2004 Dodge Neon Dodge Neon 2004

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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%)

Select a problem area

Show all problems

Need advice about a specific Dodge Neon problem?

Chart based on 63 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2004 Dodge Neon.

2004 Dodge Neon suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (50%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 16 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

132-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

95500 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 
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. 

Return to top

2004 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

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. 
60000 mi

US $100
Lower Control Arm Bushings Lower Control Arm Bushings 
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. 
91000 mi

US $250
replaced rear passenger bearing 
115500 mi

US $200
Rear hub bearing. 
245000 mi

US $789
power steering tension pulley busted 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Dodge models.

2004 Dodge Neon Suspension Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2004 Dodge Neon problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.