2004 Dodge Neon - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2004 Dodge Neon

108 problems have been reported for the 2004 Dodge Neon. The following chart shows the 20 most common problems for 2004 Dodge Neon. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 21 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (16 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2004 Dodge Neon

Problem Category Number of Problems
  Engine And Engine Cooling
21
  Power Train
16
  Electrical System
15
  Air Bag
14
  Exterior Lighting
7
  Suspension
6
  Vehicle Speed Control
5
  Structure
5
  Service Brakes
4
  Steering
3
  Seat Belt
2
  Tire
2
  Unknown Or Other
1
  Air Brake
1
  Parking Brake
1
  Visibility
1
  Gasoline Fuel System
1
  Wheel
1
  Equipment
1
  Seats
1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2004 Dodge Neon in the United States are 117,037 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Dodge Neon owners in the last 18 years is 108, and the age of the vehicle is 18, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

      PPMY Index = 108 / 117,037 / 18 * 1000 = 0.05.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Dodge Neon model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2004 Dodge Neon in 2004.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year Number of Problems
  2022
0
  2021
0
  2020
0
  2019
0
  2018
5
  2017
0
  2016
6
  2015
3
  2014
0
  2013
5
  2012
15
  2011
2
  2010
7
  2009
10
  2008
7
  2007
6
  2006
10
  2005
14
  2004
2

📊 Compare the 2004 Dodge Neon with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Dodge Neon, the following table can be used to compare the 2004 Dodge Neon with the Dodge Neon from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2004 Neon is 108 while the average number of problems reported for the 10 model years of the Dodge Neon is 256.

Table 3. Compare the 2004 Dodge Neon with other model years

Model Year Number of Problems
  2005 Neon
107
  2004 Neon
108
  2003 Neon
215
  2002 Neon
177
  2001 Neon
157
  2000 Neon
344
  1999 Neon
116
  1998 Neon
342
  1997 Neon
389
  1996 Neon
611


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