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2004 Dodge Neon recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 4 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 7, 200909E012000 | Exterior lightingDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E012000
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| Aug 11, 200808E050000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsWITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 08E050000
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| Apr 14, 200808E033000 | SuspensionTHE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. DetailsHide details for campaign 08E033000
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| May 24, 200606E049000 | Exterior lightingWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E049000
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| Mar 23, 200606E026000 | Exterior lightingWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E026000
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Owner complaints by component94
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 23 | 24 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 20 | 21 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 16 |
| Air bags | 14 | 15 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 10 |
| Suspension | 8 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 7 |
| Engine | 6 | 6 |
| Structure | 6 | 6 |
| Hydraulic | 6 | 6 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Steering | 4 | 4 |
| Equipment | 3 | 3 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 |
10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“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.”
- Vehicle speed control
“On occasion the cruise control does not engage and on occasion it does engage and when you try to slow down the brake becomes hard to depress and the car starts to accelerate but repeated attempts to depress brake or…”
- Vehicle speed control
“Cruise control would not turn off and I wrecked my car into into a other car. I even tried putting my car in park and it wouldn't stop the motor was reved up and would not slow down or stop”
Other Dodge Neon model years
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- 2004 Ram 35004 recalls214 complaints
- 2004 Caravan1 recall65 complaints
- 2004 Intrepid0 recalls129 complaints
- 2004 Ram1 recall58 complaints
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2004 Dodge Neon recall questions
How many recalls does the 2004 Dodge Neon have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Dodge Neon. The most recent, 09E012000 (reported April 7, 2009), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2004 Dodge Neon recalls for?
The largest group is exterior lighting, with 4 campaigns. Others: suspension (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Dodge Neon?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 23 complaints out of 94 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 19 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 Dodge Neon?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.
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