Dodge Neon Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 332 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Dodge Neon across 11 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (93). The words owners use most often: “transmission fluid” (8% of reports).
- 332power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 16mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Transmission fluid: mentioned in 26 of 332 complaints (8%)
- Head gasket: mentioned in 25 of 332 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 113 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 332 complaints, 16 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 7 an injury.
Dodge Neon power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train
Model years: 1995
Problem: Moisture can get into the powertrain control module (pcm) causing driveability malfunctions, including stalling.
Risk: Should drive ability malfunctions or stalling occur whilethe vehicle is in motion, a traffic accident may occur.
Fix: The powertrain control modules on these vehicles will be replaced.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
This makes 3rd transmission that has been put in this 2003 dodge neon xst . I have put $10.000.00 in transmission replacements ! These are lemons!! I will never buy another dodge!!
I was driving down the road and heard a whirring noise from under the hood and i lost the ability to go into drive and reverse come to find out it was a clogged trans filter so i replaced it and the car ran great for about 2 weeks and now i have torque converter out of range codes popping up the…
The pcm on my 1995 dodge neon was replaced on june 16, 1994, 2 months after i bought the car. Done by jay chevrolet/geo/dodge in island park, ny. My car has been stalling on me and shutting down off and on for the past 5 years. I spent over $4000 to have parts replaced and the car still has the…
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…
I bought this car with 49000 miles on it. I was driving everything seemed fine then i slowed down for a stop sign to between 3 and 7 mph and the whole thing just locked up. I tried every gear but nothing would unlock the tranny.. It's still locked up now i had to get it towed.. Luckily i was on a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Neons have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 332 owner complaints about power train for the Dodge Neon. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Neon power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Dodge Neon?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission fluid”, in 26 of 332 complaints, followed by “head gasket” (25).
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