Power Train Related Problems of the 1996 Dodge Neon

Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 1996 Dodge Neon. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (six problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1996 Dodge Neon

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact was servicing a 1996 Dodge Neon. The vehicle was parked out front of an independent repair shop with the engine turned on when the shifter independently shifted out of park and into reverse. The vehicle travelled approximately eight miles onto the highway at a slow speed.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

While driving at normal highway speeds speedometer starts acting erratically. The needle wave back and forth between 0 and the present speed. After about 20 seconds the needle goes to zero and remains there. In addition to having no idea what your speed is the odometer is disabled .   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Transmission is slipping and wouldn't shift into gear. First time it happened vehicle had 47,000 miles, and the engine was rebuild. Consumer took it to a mechanic to have it rebuild for a second time.   Read details...


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