Complaints
141
Crashes
24
Fires
8
Injuries
25
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Dodge Neon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:78,598 mi
#212 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:77,758 mi
Crash-related:1
#310 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:62,397 mi
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Dodge Neon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & Cooling | 12 | — | — | 78,598 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | 1 | — | 77,758 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | 3 | 62,397 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 7 | — | 23,982 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | 1 | — | 47,760 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | 1 | 114,288 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 | — | 56,747 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | 1 | 1 | 136,400 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 90,750 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | 1 | 131,250 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine & Cooling
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,598
Transmission / Drivetrain
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,758
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
62,397
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,982
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,760
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
114,288
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,747
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
136,400
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,750
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
131,250
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Dodge Neon — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Dodge Neon reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Dodge Neon has 141 NHTSA complaints, 24 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine & Cooling with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Dodge Neon?
Top reported problems: Engine & Cooling (12 complaints, avg 78,598 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (12 complaints, avg 77,758 mi); Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 62,397 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Dodge Neon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 79,001 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Dodge Neon?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Dodge Neon include 24 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 25 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Dodge Neon have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Dodge Neon as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Dodge Neon?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Neon reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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