2004 Dodge Neon problems

Filed Dec 10, 2018 · Lights, Suspension · 169,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Jul 31, 2018 · Acceleration · 160,000 miles · VA

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 pump brakes allows control again over speed without incident. This has happened on several occasions while driving over 45 MPH . As this happens randomly cause has not been found and this only happens when cruise control has been engaged . Problem noticed in 2014 when I got car to present date .. Not an isolated incident.

Filed Jun 3, 2018 · Acceleration · 121,110 miles · WY · crash

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

Filed Nov 9, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 139,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge neon. While driving 20 MPH, the engine revved and inadvertently shifted to a lower gear. Also, the service engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home but, prior to the failure, was having transmission issues for over a year. The contact mentioned that a plastic piece that separated the coolant and transmission fluid fractured and allowed coolant to enter the transmission. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing and repairs; however, the radiator was replaced. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 139,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 24, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · AL · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 dodge neon. While driving 55 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment followed by flames. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 13, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 185,000 miles · NJ · fire

Running lights stopped working (on a city street), when repaired, was due to a wire in the multifunction switch burning out and melting the casing of the mfs

Filed May 21, 2016 · Engine · 150,000 miles · IL · crash

Vehicle respond to a light acceleration request with sustain full throttle operation. The vehicle traveled in poor road conditions with full throttle operation. The only influence in course change was terrain and torque steering. After collision with a stone pillar code p0123 throttle high voltage was found.

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge neon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the key would release out of the ignition switch without warning. The vehicle continued to drive without the key in the ignition switch. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 7/16/15

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Body, Steering · IL

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.

Filed May 13, 2014 · Engine · 160,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge neon. The contact stated that while traveling 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was diagnosed by a private mechanic who stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 167,000. The VIN was not available.