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2003 Dodge Neon repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2003 Dodge Neon engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

87000 mi

US $450
Camshaft position sensor (2nd time in 3 yrs), low pressure sensor on power steering 
105000 mi

US $520
water pump and timing belt replacement, cam cover gasket replacement Camshaft sensor (3rd time!) 
174100 mi

US $2
water inlet o-ring leaking 
243000 mi

US $164
Radiator replaced due to problem with lower radiator hose separating from radiator tank. 
271600 mi

US $11
Oil pressure sending switch failed. Tell tale warning light illuminated continuously while engine running. Replaced switch. 
266500 mi

US $40
Engine would intermittently experience no start condition. Traced problem to faulty camshaft position sensor and faulty electrical connector at cam sensor. 
282700 mi

US $850
While running engine kept pushing coolant into overflow tank. After doing this many times low coolant level resulted in overheating. Engine head gasket replacement corrected issue. 
291000 mi Code P0344 cam sensor randomly occurs. Sensor replaced 9 months previous. Checked wiring. No issues. Checked connector at sensor. Oil saturated. Cleaned connector terminals. Problem solved. 
131900 mi

US $500
Radiator developed a leak. Replaced. 

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2003 Dodge Neon Engine Problems

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