2004 Dodge Neon engine and engine cooling problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2004 Dodge Neon — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge neon. The contact stated that while driving, the transmission shifted in and out of drive. In addition, there was a transmission fluid spill. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the radiator. The radiator…”
filed Jan 6, 2012
“The neon was driving down the road when I lost acceleration and it spewed transmission fluid (and mixed with what I later found out was cooling fluid) all over the road. The car could no longer accelerate and is inoperable. The mechanic later determined that the radiator had failed and leaked…”
filed Jan 6, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Neon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Neon | 12 | 13% |
| 2003 Neon | 18 | 9% |
| 2002 Neon | 28 | 16% |
| 2001 Neon | 17 | 12% |
| 2000 Neon | 54 | 16% |
| 1999 Neon | 55 | 47% |
| 1998 Neon | 199 | 59% |
| 1997 Neon | 222 | 57% |
| 1996 Neon | 340 | 56% |
| 1995 Neon | 294 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Dodge Neon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.