Automatic Transmission problems of the 1998 Dodge Neon

Five problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 02/19/2001

Sprag gear broke, vehicle was maintained according owners manual. A good transmission should not fail at 56000. This car was not driven hard. And there is no reason for tranny to fail.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 08/04/1998

Car started to jerk and speed dropped while going up hill.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

While the vehicle is in drive if the shift is hit or bumped the vehicle will then go into neutral. Please give any further details.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

Gears were not shifting properly, vehicle was towed to dealer, after inspection of vehicle, dealer replaced transmission. Consumer states that second gear was grinding.

5 Automatic Transmission problem

When vehicle is shifted into reverse there is a delay before it will actually go into reverse. Please provide further information.


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