2004 Dodge Neon power train problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Dodge Neon — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Nov 9, 2017
“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”
filed Jan 26, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Neon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Neon | 14 | 15% |
| 2003 Neon | 28 | 14% |
| 2002 Neon | 36 | 21% |
| 2001 Neon | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 Neon | 28 | 8% |
| 1999 Neon | 9 | 8% |
| 1998 Neon | 20 | 6% |
| 1997 Neon | 26 | 7% |
| 1996 Neon | 47 | 8% |
| 1995 Neon | 93 | 10% |
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.