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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

25600 mi

water pump needed to be replaced, but covered under warranty

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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.

60000 mi

US $378

cam sensor and wiring replaced

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.

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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.

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.

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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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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98456 mi

C $500

repalce radiator due to transmission cooler failure

103000 mi

US $390

Cam sensor and wiring replaced

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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131900 mi

US $500

Radiator developed a leak. Replaced.

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!)

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.