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Dodge Neon repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (1%)

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Dodge Neon suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

66821 mi C $622	lower control arm bushings, to correct substantial steering wheel shake (dealer could not figure it out).
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.

207000 mi US $50	Changed out worn left rear wheel bearing.
213300 mi US $295	Left front wheel bearing was beginning to make some noise and had a little play in it.

168000 mi

US $85

Wheel bearing went bad, replaced bearing and hub.

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136000 mi US $50	I replaced the front suspension bushings as they were the original ones and worn out.
167000 mi US $30	Replaced right out tie rod end at about 165,000 miles.

132300 mi US $400	Replaced steering gear assy due to significant fluid leak
129000 mi US $281	Broken tie rod end. Replaced both tie rod ends (other one was badly worn and close to failure).
135000 mi US $80	Replaced left rear strut mount

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91000 mi US $250	replaced rear passenger bearing
115500 mi US $200	Rear hub bearing.

129000 mi

US $145

Right tie rod end was loose and needed to be replaced. Odd issue where the car would pull left when accelerating and pull right when coasting or braking.

60000 mi

US $100

Lower Control Arm Bushings Lower Control Arm Bushings

245000 mi

US $789

power steering tension pulley busted

78000 mi US $50	78,000 miles: Replaced driver side outer steering tie rod. Car was shaking when driving on highway. Also tires were wearing unevenly. Paid for alignment separately after tie rod end replacement.
82000 mi US $180	82,000 miles: Replace front lower control arm aft bushings (Left and Right)
102000 mi US $53	102,000 miles: Replaced passenger side tie-rod end. Car was shaking slightly on highway, and front tires were wearing unevenly. Paid for an alignment afterward separately.
109000 mi US $200	109,000 miles: Right rear wheel bearing replaced. Was making noise.
116000 mi US $224	116,000 miles: Replaced driver-side (left) rear strut and top mount due to squeaking and contact between strut rod and top mount.
127200 mi US $210	Car was making a popping sound when turning. Root cause was a worn front left outer tie rod end. This is the second time replacing it -- the first time was at 77,000 miles. Front left sway bar link had worn out and become disconnected, causing the sway bar to be inoperable. Sway bar link was replaced.