Overview & Reviews

After last year's facelift, the 2004 Dodge Neon sees only a couple of new paint colors.

• Lacks refinement, some low-grade interior components.

User Reviews:

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  DO NOT BUY - 2004 Dodge Neon
  By blahblah7 - May 25 - 3:58 am

  It was fun to drive, quick little car. BUT, It fell apart, right around 100, 000 kms everything goes wrong, like the tire rod, cam shaft sensor, o2 sensor and many many more. I had so many problems. I just really want to warn everyone and anyone to not buy this car, it will only be a head ache. save yourself and get a honda

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  Great first car, but do your research. - 2004 Dodge Neon
  By wneville - March 7 - 4:22 pm

  I bought a 2004 Dodge Neon SXT in March of 2011 while I was living down in Georgia, and the car had a little over 90,000 miles on it. The gas mileage was great, as it averaged about 28 miles per gallon on the city and about 35 miles on the highway. It served its purpose, as it was not only a commuter car, but I drove it 2000 miles back to Montana comfortably, with no problems. The car never burned oil. My underlying problems, however, was that I had to replace the motor mounts, and the check oil light came on soon after I bought the car. I also had to change the alignment twice. This is all before 100,000 miles. The suspension wasnt great, as it felt it was metal on metal at times.

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  Has a Weak Link - 2004 Dodge Neon
  By Discusted - September 28 - 2:00 am

  My wifes 04 SXT still has under 70,000 miles on it. Recently, the radiator blew. This sent transmission fluid into the engine, and coolant into the transmission. New radiator install, $350. Tranny rebuild $1,800. The transmission shop said, "We see this all the time." Dodge counts on you being a foolish American consumer, wrapped up in keeping up with the Jones. My 92 Toyota Tercel with 170,000 miles on it is not a chick magnet but when a lady wants to go out for the night, rest assured I can get her there. Shame on you Dodge, I am sure this is only the start of Neon failures.

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  Unreliable and Untrustworthy - 2004 Dodge Neon
  By Ivory - March 24 - 6:21 pm

  I have now had this vehicle for approximately 2 years. It is now just over 112,000 miles. Just in the past 4 months, we have had to replace the transmission, both front tie rods and the radiator. The front windshield has a large crack from the drivers side to the passengers side which I refuse to replace at this time. The transmission went with little warning indication that it was going. Vehicle has been serviced on a fairly regular basis and is not abused.

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  below average, not quite a lemon - 2004 Dodge Neon
  By neon H8R - February 21 - 10:16 am

  Car bought new in 04. Around 30,000 Km the first problem arose when a computer problem was causing the engine to flutter and die. After this it ate gas for some reason and still does. Around 80,000 Km a cam shaft sensor went which was not covered under warranty. The blind spots are RIDICULOUS, even the rear window is hard to see out of. I do not feel safe making lane changes and approach every intersection and crosswalk with caution. I have almost been in numerous accidents because of them. The only piece of glass you can see out of without having some huge piece of the car blocking your view is the windshield. 6 disc changer in an idiotic place, load up before you leave your driveway.

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  Very poorly built car - 2004 Dodge Neon
  By Twizted - December 26 - 10:00 am

  I have had the 2004 Dogde neon car for about 7 months.When I first test drove it,it was an excellent choice for my wife.But after a few weeks of driving it we found out it wasnt as good of a car as it seemed.We started hearing funny noises in the engine compartement,which isnt normal and the car shifted afully.We took the car back to the dealership but they asured us there was nothing wrong with it.This was nothing new after getting extremley poor sevice from the delership to begin with.

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  The Little Car That Cant - 2004 Dodge Neon
  By james720 - March 1 - 2:00 am

  I dont own this car, just had the misfortune to rent it...However, I dislike it so much that I felt that I ought to write a review of it. This car has the loudest engine, the worst auto tranmission, crappy gas mileage, slow pickup, and horrible suspension. I drove my normal route on I-25 in CO and after getting out I felt like someone had put me in a paint mixer, this car needs a much smoother ride. It really lacks when compaired to a Corolla, Grand-Am, Civic, Stratus, or even a KIA.

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  Dissapointment Abound - 2004 Dodge Neon
  By Very dissapointed - March 18 - 10:00 am

  Less than 1 year and it has been in the shop at least 7 times. The worst being after 6 months I was told that the engine came off the motor mount. It was a good thing they finally found it after several tries. I recently took it for the power outlet kept shorting and blowing the fuse for the locking system. They told me my phone was to powerful to charge in it and that I would have to pay to get a stronger outlet installed. ARE YOU SERIOUS. Needless to say after several attempts to get my care properly repaired I am giving up. Time to SELL