2004 Dodge Neon Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Dodge Neon, 4% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was leaving the parking lot sunday and something snapped. I got out of the car and checked the front end and one wheel was one way and other was the other direction! Looked underneath and saw that the ball broke out of the socket. If that would of happened on the freeway, I would be dead or severely injured.”
NHTSA complaint #10465633, filed 2012-07, 45,000 miles“There has been a popping sound coming from the right side of the car since april of 2004. Vehicle has been to the dealership a total of 14 times since purchased in january of 2004. The rack and pinion has been replaced once. Starting somewhere around august it started squeaking. After speaking to a family member that used to work at the dealership where car was purchased I was told that the right strut insulator was bad. Took car to dealership where they are replacing the ball baring in the right side of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10098899, filed 2004-11, 1,916 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Dodge NEON. While driving 30 MPH with the headlights illuminated, the fog lights suddenly illuminated without warning. The steering wheel began to emit smoke and became unusually hot in temperature. She was able to drive the vehicle home; however, a burning smell filled the cabin of the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and stated that either the wiring harness or the multi-function switch had failed. There were no recalls for the failure and the vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 93,000 and the current mileage was 97,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10319237, filed 2010-03, 93,000 miles“The front frame that holds engine,struts, brakes , steering are rotted out from rust causing major issues and possible injuries and death !!!!!!!!!!! Chrysler knows of these issues and wont do anything to remedy the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10678930, filed 2015-01Related service bulletins
- 10017651Nov 2, 2005Revised power steering system bleeding procedures.
- 10011958Nov 29, 2004Power steering fluid contamination.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 4% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 14 | 10% |
| 2000 | 27 | 8% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 13 | 4% |
| 1997 | 15 | 4% |
| 1996 | 24 | 4% |
| 1995 | 124 | 13% |
| 1994 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Neon
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Dodge Neon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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