2004 Dodge Neon problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (10) · Vehicle Speed Control (7) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (6)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
73 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (36)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2022-07-09 · S2208000136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
security module lock out after entering the pin to unlock the wireless control module (wcm)
Electrical System 2022-07-09 · S2208000136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
security module lock out after entering the pin to unlock the wireless control module (wcm)
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Showing the 6 most recent of 36 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-12-10 · Visibility/Wiper · 169,000 mi“as i was driving down the street, my rear passenger end was leaning a little to the side. i was a smooth paved road and it felt as though i was hitting potholes. i pulled over to the side of the road thought my tire was flat. i t0ok the car to a shop to get checked out. they stated that my rear shot blew. on 11/20/18 my defrosters are no longer wor…”
2018-07-31 · Vehicle Speed Control · 160,000 mi“on occasion the cruise control does not engage and on occasion it does engage and when you try to slow down the brake becomes hard to depress and the car starts to accelerate but repeated attempts to depress brake or pump brakes allows control again over speed without incident. this has happened on several occasions while driving over 45 mph . as…”
2018-06-03 · Vehicle Speed Control · 121,110 mi · 💥 crash“cruise control would not turn off and i wrecked my car into into a other car. i even tried putting my car in park and it wouldn't stop the motor was reved up and would not slow down or stop…”
2017-11-09 · Power Train · 139,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge neon. while driving 20 mph, the engine revved and inadvertently shifted to a lower gear. also, the service engine warning indicator illuminated. the contact was able to drive the vehicle home but, prior to the failure, was having transmission issues for over a year. the contact mentioned that a plastic piece that …”
2016-08-24 · Engine · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owned a 2004 dodge neon. while driving 55 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment followed by flames. the fire department was able to extinguish the fire. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. the manufacturer was not notified of the fai…”
2016-07-13 · Service Brakes · 185,000 mi · 🔥 fire“running lights stopped working (on a city street), when repaired, was due to a wire in the multifunction switch burning out and melting the casing of the mfs…”
2016-05-21 · Engine · 150,000 mi · 💥 crash“vehicle respond to a light acceleration request with sustain full throttle operation. the vehicle traveled in poor road conditions with full throttle operation. the only influence in course change was terrain and torque steering. after collision with a stone pillar code p0123 throttle high voltage was found.…”
2015-01-26 · Electrical System:ignition:switch · 65,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge neon. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the key would release out of the ignition switch without warning. the vehicle continued to drive without the key in the ignition switch. the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or diagnosed. the manufacturer wa…”
2015-01-26 · Suspension“the front frame that holds engine,struts, brakes , steering are rotted out from rust causing major issues and possible injuries and death !!!!!!!!!!! chrysler knows of these issues and wont do anything to remedy the problem. *tr…”
2014-05-13 · Engine · 160,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge neon. the contact stated that while traveling 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was diagnosed by a private mechanic who stated that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 167,000. the vin was not available.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.