CD player in my 2004 Dodge Stratus doesn't work

Have you tried another CD, or that CD in another system?

all i can sugest is to disconect the battery to reset the cd player unless it has a reset button i will loke like a very small button that you can only get at with a tooth pick or similar hope this helps ivan

Pull the player out and have it repaired.

I would try getting air duster and try cleaning it real good you might just have to change out the whole thing :(

If you have AUX output in your CD player you can connect mobile phones to play songs or You can get the necessary parts to mend your cd player or you can purchase a new one here http://www.buyautoparts.com/autoparts/2004/Dodge/Durango/Radio_or_CD_Player.html

The following is the owner's manual for your 2004 Dodge Neon:

http://www.dodge.com/en/owners/manuals/index.html?year=2004&nameplate=Neon

P.99 describes how to load discs:

1. Select and press any numbered button without an illuminated light above it.
2. Insert the CD while the light above the chosen button is flashing and the two lights on either side of the slot are illuminated.
3. Upon insertion, the CD will begin to play, and both the button light and the lights in the corner of the loading slot will illuminate.
4. Repeat the process for loading any additional CDs. The CD playe rwill stop while additional CDs are loaded.

Playing Discs
The radio will show the CD number, the CD track number, and the Track Time Elapsed while the radio is in the CD mode. IF more than one CD is loaded in the changer, the changer will automatically play the next disc after playing the last track of the current disc.

Wow, that's a lot of typing.
I didn't know the 2004 Dodge Neon had such a nice changer.
Good luck.

Dodge CD player's aren't very compatible with burned CDs. A lot of times they don't recognize the dongs as being different tracks and have to be fast forwarded. Not much can be done about it. More likely to happen if you have the infinity sound system.

Yeah you need a new CD player common on those trucks but be careful the RDS radios must be programmed if get a used factory radio

Have Computer Data Lines Checked--Everything Runs Through Body Computer.

My 04 Stratus had the same problem. I had to replace the CD player. $60 on EBay. I then Removed all screws on the unit and removed my CD.