2004 Dodge Neon Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 9%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 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Dodge Neon, 9% 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.
“As I was driving down the street, my rear passenger end was leaning a little to the side. I was a smooth paved road and it felt as though I was hitting potholes. I pulled over to the side of the road thought my tire was flat. I t0ok the car to a shop to get checked out. They stated that my rear shot blew. On 11/20/18 my defrosters are no longer working. My headlights are dim. I tried replacing the bulb. However, it still isn't bright enough to drive in the dark.”
NHTSA complaint #11157260, filed 2018-12, 169,000 miles“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“Every year since I bought this car I've had to replace the front tires because they are wearing on the inside. Tried alignment each time I've replaced them. Took it to pep boys this time and they said it was the control arm bushing was bad on both sides. My 60,000 mile tires only made it 20,000 miles. They said the 2005 model was improved upon but they did nothing for the 2004 year. This is getting very expensive replacing tires every 20,000 miles. Especially when these are high profile tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10234029, filed 2008-07, 104,000 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. The contact stated that while reversing from a parking space, he heard a popping noise. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the tire was out from its socket. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10465434, filed 2012-07, 45,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 8 | 9% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 15 | 9% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 26 | 8% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 14 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 | 29 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Neon
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSteering
4 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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