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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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (38%)

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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

132-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

30899 mi

C $415
Front Brakes and pads, including flushing the fluid. 
34968 mi Replace "leaking wheel cylinder" warranty 
154000 mi

US $702
Replaced all brake componets,lines drums the whole nine yards 

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2004 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

114000 mi

US $55
Seal at copper washer on right rear caliper failed. Replaced caliper, copper washers, and brake hose. 

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2004 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

108000 mi

US $380
Rear brake lining separated from shoes and jammed drum, so wheel was locked up. During repair, found other side also failed, also both rear wheel cylinders leaking. Replaced rear drums and shoes (both sides) and both rear wheel cylinders. 

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2004 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

119000 mi

US $450
Rotors, pads, shoes all replaced... 
119500 mi Rotors and pads replaced again due to "bad rotors" (Dumb mechanic didn't tension the rear brakes at all and the front brakes took all the force) (Under warranty) 
126300 mi

US $124
126,000 miles: Replaced right rear wheel cylinder, brake line, and brake fluid. The reason for replacement was that the wheel cylinder had failed and caused a brake fluid leak which resulted in a loss of brake pressure. 
58000 mi

US $80
Front Brake Pads and Rotors 

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2003 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

82000 mi

US $75
Replaced factory original wheel cylinders, brake pads and hardware 
130000 mi

US $650
Brake cylinder leaking. Ended up replacing both rear brake assemblies. Caused by a dealers previous poor workmanship. 
297568 mi

US $170
Replaced brake master cylinder, rear wheel cylinders, hydraulic hose at each wheel, rear brake shoes. Flushed brake fluid from system. 

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2002 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan

132-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

102000 mi

US $300
Rear drum brake leak, cylinder. Wrong wheel pots mounted caused brakes to not function. 

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