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2005 Dodge Neon repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 27 repairs.
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2005 Dodge Neon repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan

230-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Dodge Neon in Pennsylvania, United States
- Mar 2007
Mar 2007

25600 mi
water pump needed to be replaced, but covered under warranty 
Dodge Neon in Washington, United States
Sep 2014 - Jul 2015
Oct 2014

70200 mi

US $75
Clutch master cylinder and slave replaced. 
Feb 2015

71900 mi

US $900
3rd gear was grinding and the car wouldn't even go into 3rd. Replaced transmission with rebuilt one. 

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2005 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Dodge Neon in British Columbia, Canada
- Jun 2007
Nov 2006

14880 mi
drivers sunvisor clip broken - replaced, odor from a/c - system flushed and evaporator disinfected 
Apr 2007

21452 mi
driver's sunvisor clip broken - replaced, odor from a/c - evaporator cleaned, cooling coil treated 
Jun 2007

25730 mi
driver's sunvisor clip broken - replaced 

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2005 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Dodge Neon in Minnesota, United States
- Jan 2010
Jan 2010

60000 mi

US $378
cam sensor and wiring replaced 
Dodge Neon in Jalisco, Mexico
Jul 2017 - Feb 2020
May 2018

85560 mi

$200
A/C compressor needed replacement 
Dodge Neon in Missouri, United States
Oct 2013 - May 2014
Apr 2014

168000 mi

US $85
Wheel bearing went bad, replaced bearing and hub. 
May 2014

168000 mi

US $80
The cooler pressure line from the transmission developed a leak and needed a new fitting in the trans. Broke the new fitting off and broke trans. case trying to remove it. With 171,000 miles it's going to be retired for parts. 
Dodge Neon in Hawaii, United States
Nov 2015 - Sep 2016
Jan 2016

US $350
Transmission line through bottom of radiator burst. Radiator and transmission fluid filter/gasket had to be replaced as well as both systems flushed and refilled. 
Dodge Neon in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2013 - Sep 2016
Jun 2016

154000 mi

US $702
Replaced all brake componets,lines drums the whole nine yards 
Dodge Neon in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2013 - Nov 2020
Nov 2015

207000 mi

US $50
Changed out worn left rear wheel bearing. 
Jul 2016

213300 mi

US $295
Left front wheel bearing was beginning to make some noise and had a little play in it. 
Dodge Neon in Manitoba, Canada
Oct 2007 - May 2014
Jun 2007

22094 mi
Water Pump 
Apr 2008

30899 mi

C $415
Front Brakes and pads, including flushing the fluid. 
May 2008

35784 mi
Ground Straps 
Jul 2008

34968 mi
Replace "leaking wheel cylinder" warranty 
Sep 2009

48436 mi

C $861
Battery and Alternator, non-warranty. 
Apr 2010

56584 mi

C $295
Ground Straps, replace 
Aug 2010

60654 mi

C $241
Fuel line leak by firewall "5278866AC TUBE". 18 days out of warranty. Had to rent vehicle for 2 weeks as no part was available, and had to get one right from sub-contractor for Chrysler, added $275 to the cost, but did not include. 
Apr 2011

66821 mi

C $622
lower control arm bushings, to correct substantial steering wheel shake (dealer could not figure it out). 
May 2011

68116 mi

C $74
Truck lock cylinder replaced. 
Jul 2011

69573 mi

C $722
Cam sensor 
Aug 2012

80600 mi

C $160
Cam Sensor .. almost exactly a year after doing the same repair. Suspect the sensor was faulty from the start. 
Nov 2012

81896 mi

C $71
Washer nozzle (plastic) failed. 
May 2014

96720 mi

C $1296
NEW "steering rack" and related suspension parts in order to get "Safety Sticker" to sell. Car drove perfect and had been oil change place told me car looked perfect below .. Dealer I felt took advantage. 

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