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 AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:78,598 mi
#212 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:77,758 mi
Crash-related:1
#310 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:62,397 mi
Fires:3
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Dodge Neon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 | — | — | 78,598 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | 1 | — | 77,758 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | — | 3 | 62,397 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 7 | — | 23,982 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 | 1 | — | 47,760 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 1 | 1 | 114,288 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 6 | — | 56,747 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | 1 | 1 | 136,400 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | 90,750 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | 1 | 131,250 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 43,347 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | 1 | — | 51,835 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | — | 53,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 27,903 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 3 | 3 | — | 30,972 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 48,964 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | — | 23,750 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | 1 | 131,500 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | 1 | — | 20,900 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 81,550 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — |
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