Four problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Dodge Neon based on all problems reported for the 2003 Neon.
2003 Dodge Neon lower control arm bushings worn out for the second time first time at 68,000, now at 87,000. The shop says very unsafe.
Bought car new. Rear lower control arm bushings have failed twice on this car and during my last inspection the passengers side bushing was starting to tear and fail again. A local Dodge dealer still inspected the car after firestone would not due to safety the safety issues of a failed control arm bushing. First failure happened at around 25,000 mi. And second around 40,000 mi. They will be replaced again during next years safety inspection done at firestone this time. This car is garbage.
The car started to make scraping and squeaking noises while going over bumps and dips. I inspected the front suspension and had found that the rear bushings on both front lower control arms separated from the control arms. The passengers side control arm had failed and was touching the sub frame, the drivers side was close to failing. Both bushings were replaced by the dealer under warranty.
The bushings on both front lower control arms separated from the control arms. The left side control arm was touching the sub frame, and the right side was almost there. Both bushings had come out. The dealer said there was nothing wrong. The dealer said to have Chrysler look at it too.
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