Manual Transmission problems of the 2003 Dodge Neon

Five problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Dodge Neon based on all problems reported for the 2003 Neon.

1 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2010

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Neon srt4 (na). The contact stated that while driving approximately 15-20 mph, the 3rd gear shifter suddenlypopped out of place. The contact was able to continue driving after a little maneuvering. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

2 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2006

Car was hard to shift into any gears - car was taken to dealership and was given a replacement transmission. They blamed it on bad synchros. About 6,000 miles later I had the same problem only worse. The car would not shift into 3rd gear at all. It would only grind. They replaced it again with a new transmission. Now - once again I am having trouble shifting into 3rd gear and sometimes 4th.

3 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2004

The vehicle accelerated very slow when put into 2nd gear. The rpm hangs at 3000; while stopped in neutral the idle fluctuated from 3000-1000 rpm and the vehicle idled very rough. The dealership has serviced the vehicle 5 times, in which the sparks plug, air filter, oil filter etc,. Has been replaced. The problem still exist. The vehicle is currently at the dealership being serviced for this same issue.

4 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2003

The transmission in my Dodge Neon rt 2003 has went out twice, they have to replace it w/ new ones. . . I know a few more people where the transmission was broken in these cars. . It's happening constatnly in the Neon rt . . Manual transmission.

5 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2003

I have a 2003 Dodge srt-4 since I bought the car I have been having problem with my transmission. Sometimes it's hard the get in gears no mater is you're down shifting or up shifting, I went twice to the dealer I they told me that is normal but I know from the chats that there is a lot of people having the same problem. Thanks.




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