2005 Dodge Neon Dodge Neon 2005

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2005 Dodge Neon repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 27 repairs.
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2005 Dodge Neon engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (57%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 7 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

25600 mi water pump needed to be replaced, but covered under warranty 

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2005 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

22094 mi Water Pump 
60654 mi

C $241
Fuel line leak by firewall "5278866AC TUBE". 18 days out of warranty. Had to rent vehicle for 2 weeks as no part was available, and had to get one right from sub-contractor for Chrysler, added $275 to the cost, but did not include. 
69573 mi

C $722
Cam sensor 
80600 mi

C $160
Cam Sensor .. almost exactly a year after doing the same repair. Suspect the sensor was faulty from the start. 
60000 mi

US $378
cam sensor and wiring replaced 
117500 mi

US $350
Transmission line through bottom of radiator burst. Radiator and transmission fluid filter/gasket had to be replaced as well as both systems flushed and refilled. 

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2005 Dodge Neon Engine Problems

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