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2004 Dodge Neon repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 63 repairs.
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2004 Dodge Neon engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (48%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

108000 mi

US $500
Clutch slipping. Replaced clutch 
108000 mi

US $25
Diagnosed auto shut down (ASD) relay intermittent operation by swapping with horn relay. Replaced the defective relay. 
110000 mi

US $120
Aftermarket NAPA torque struts (similar to motor mount) failed after 3 years / 12,000 miles. I recommend purchasing Mopar torque struts. 
228200 mi

US $25
Camshaft position sensor failed. MIL illuminated and car still drivable but engine not able to rev over 3k rpm. Changed cam sensor and back to normal. 
118956 mi

US $400
Head gasket failed and burning coolant in number 1 cylinder. Gasket replaced with Mopar part. Replaced all belts, exhaust gasket, intake gasket, battery terminals, head bolts, new alternator while everything was apart 

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2004 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

162000 mi

US $1000
Completed engine replacement. Remanned starter bought did not work and replaced with a factory part. Got engine running and am driving as my daily driver. 
167000 mi

US $30
The crank position sensor developed a problem as the weather got colder. The car was hard to start and ran rough for a few minutes. Once warmed the problem went away. Replaced CKP sensor and problem went away. 
139000 mi

US $40
Replaced camshaft position sensor Replaced oil pressure switch 
158000 mi

US $100
Engine dying at idle. Replaced idle air control motor. 

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2004 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

98456 mi

C $500
repalce radiator due to transmission cooler failure 
103000 mi

US $390
Cam sensor and wiring replaced 
164400 mi

US $300
Cam position sensor and crank position sensor were severely worn and giving false position data to the computer. The false reads were causing the engine to rapidly retard and advance timing more than 15 degrees from TDC. Car would not run. Engine bay was making loud rattling/grinding noise when accelerating that could be felt in the accelerator and seat, especially when taking off from a stop. Replaced all 3 motor mounts and the transmission mount -- all severely aged/damaged. 
101200 mi

US $550
101,200 miles: Replaced radiator due to automatic transmission failure. Transmission fluid had mixed with coolant. Engine would overheat after driving 30 highway miles and exiting the highway. Issue resolved after replacing radiator. 
126000 mi

US $100
126000 Miles: Replaced oil pressure sensor. The low oil light had been intermittently illuminating even when the oil level was good. In addition, oil was leaking out of the engine through the oil pressure sensor. 126000 Miles: Replaced oil pressure sensor. The low oil light had been intermittently illuminating even when the oil level was good. In addition, oil was leaking out of the engine through the oil pressure sensor. 
28000 mi

US $100
Fuel Pump Failure 
40000 mi

US $100
Coil Pack Failed 
61000 mi

US $400
Radiator Failed. Causing coolant and transmission fluid to mix.  Radiator Failed. Causing coolant and transmission fluid to mix.  
90000 mi

US $25
Found symptom online, self diagnosis intermittent shaking of car not able to drive over 30 mph in some instances. YouTube on how to fix. Repair successfully. 
79040 mi

€100
Camshaft position sensor broke down and was replaced. Oredered the part online and guys at the local car engineering school did the work. 
83700 mi

€1000
Radiator breakdown, resulted in getting a new radiator and flushing the cooling system and transmission. 

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