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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 13 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

70200 mi

US $75
Clutch master cylinder and slave replaced. 
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 4-speed automatic FWD

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. 

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2004 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

123000 mi

US $35
Shifter was sloppy. I discovered that the booger bushings under the hood were nearly disintegrated and replaced them with aftermarket bushings. I WOULD NOT recommend NOS parts for this repair. 

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2004 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

239000 mi

US $178
Passenger side CV joint replaced. 
245000 mi

US $789
Trans axle seal leaking 
79000 mi

US $1800
Transmission overhaul because of a known defect in the original design. 
34000 mi

US $100
Transmission failure. Warranty Covered. 
76000 mi

US $100
Solenoid Pack Leaking Transmission cooling lines leaking 
83700 mi Because of a previous radiator fail that let the coolant flow in the radiator and vice versa, the transmission started slipping about 1000km after the radiator replacement. 
101000 mi

US $2100
101,000 miles: 4-speed automatic transmission internals replaced as well as housing. Root cause was automatic transmission fluid leaking out. Shop suspected porosity in the aluminum trans housing from the factory. Expensive repair! 
134000 mi The radiator cracked and leaked into the transmission causing extreme heat damage to the transmission. 

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2002 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

61000 mi

US $1896
Needed a completely rebuilt transmission and torque - components were overheating and wearing out. Only 1000 miles out of warranty - started shifting hard and check engine lite on. Engine revving but not shifting. 

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