Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 1997 Dodge Neon. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (two problems).
After placing vehicle in park, removing key from the ignition, and when exiting vehicle, gear shift moved out of position, causing unwanted vehicle movement, resulting in the vehicle rolling forward. This caused injuries to the driver . Consumer has contacted dealer. Read details...
Transmission failed at only 75,000 miles. Cause was unknown. No prior warning. Read details...
While driving vehicle about any speed and when stepping on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, the brakes make noise like grinding metal to metal. Also when accelerating transmission becomes noisy. Read details...