Automatic Transmission Problems of Dodge Neon - part 1

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. The mechanic chased after the moving vehicle and was eventually able to open the front driver side door and enter the vehicle. The brakes were immediately engaged to stop the vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was driven back to the independent repair shop where the shifter cable was replaced. The failure mileage was 137,537.

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My 2002 Neon Dodge Neon's transmission went out before 60,000 miles.

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The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Neon. While cleaning the vehicle as it was parked in the driveway, the contact accidentally moved the gear shifter into neutral. The vehicle rolled down a hill and crashed into the front yard. She stated that the gear shifter was able to be moved without the keys being in the ignition and without the brake pedal being depressed. There were no injuries. The current mileage was 48,969 and failure mileage was 48,967.

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I drove my 2004 Dodge Neon sxt to school last Tuesday and parked it everything fine. I came out to leave started it and I had no reverse. It kicked in for a second and then again nothing. I put it in drive and the same thing nothing. When I got out and opened the hood I saw all the transmission fluid on the ground had it towed to dealership. I have a 70,000 mile powertrain warranty with 69,765 miles on it. The dealer said radiator failed causing trans fluid and coolant to mix through out. Albany Dodge tried to tell me I didn't have a 7yr 70k warranty only after the production of all my original paper work they agreed to fix trans. But not radiator or coolant system they want over 600$ I called around and found a place for 250$ after all the tows and everything 450$ later my car is at albany Dodge for the trans work and I will have to pay them 100$ deductible. While researching this on the internet I have found this has happened over 25 other times the same way with out warning! I am disgusted about the hoops I had to jump through for my warranty to be honored then to find out that its all revolved around these faulty radiators used in the 99-05 models and has happened like clock work at an average of 66,883 I paid a lot of money for this car and I can't help but feel like Chrysler as a whole has made quit a bit of money as a result of this problem please take a look it took me a 1/2 an hour to find over 10 of the same exact story as mine.

I am writing this on behalf of my elderly mother who is in the hospital undergoing medical treatment for injuries she received when her car dropped into reverse from park while she was getting items out of the trunk with the engine running. She was pinned under the car for about 15 minutes before a family member found her and moved the car off her. She has multiple abrasions, some stitches, and is undergoing testing for internal injuries.

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While driving on the highway felt a jolt and loss of power. The speedometer then dialed all the way up and then back to zero. Pulled off to check it out, as I slowed down on the offramp heard a crunching sound and the car shut off. Started right back up but wouldn't go into gear, the transmission had locked up! I couldn't even put it in neutral to push it off the offramp. Had it towed to a shop where they put in a used, not new or rebuilt but a used transmissions with 60,000 miles on it for $1,800. The car had 81,000 miles at the time of failure and is barely six years old! I have also had to replace the throttle body and catalytic converter before 75,000 miles. By far the transmission is the most unacceptable component failure. At only 81,000 miles and six years old Dodge needs to recall these automatic transmissions!.

The contact owns 2003 Dodge Neon. The contact stated the check engine light remained illuminated and within a few minutes the transmissions second gear failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times to diagnose the failure. The dealer stated that the transmission had metal shavings, but they did not correct the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 84,000. The manufacturer will be contacted.

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Driving at 49. 9k miles on the odometer. This being 19. 9k miles after warranty expires (30k mile warranty). Just made a long trip from hampton, va to appleton, WI. About a week after arriving in WI, I am heading to work and start to hear a high-pitched whine. Within about 10 minutes of hearing this whine, I was able to pull into a park and ride just as the car stopped moving. I was still able to rev the engine, but no acceleration. I placed the car into park and turned it off. I started it back up, and still could not get the car to move. Placed the car into neutral, and the car still would not move when I tried to push it. Found out, after car was towed to an auto shop, that a pinion bolt inside the transmission (2002 model) had broken off and was the cause to the seizure of the vehicle. If I had been driving down the highway, and this had happened, the car would have stopped in the middle of the highway and been the cause of a serious accident that, thankfully, was avoided in this instance. New transmission (2006 model) installed. The new safety feature for this model is that it has metal plates (brackets) around the offending bolt so that this does not happen. Semi-off topic: if they (the manufactures of the transmission, and subsequently the dealerships that sell the vehicle) knew this was an issue (apparent from the introduction of the metal plates for the bolt) why was it not announced and corrected while under warranty for those that have bought the vehicle in 2002?.

: the contact stated there was a leak in the transmission. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and repairs over 10 times. The dealer replaced the transmission pan, transmission stick, head gasket, bolts and the dealer sent the vehicle to a transmission expert. Although, these changes were made, the transmission continues to leak. The dealer recently determined the problem can not be duplicated and no additional repairs were made. Contact was notified on 0313-2006 by m&m Dodge to bring vehicle to dealership for transmission work. The contact hoped that this will solve the leak problem.

2000 Dodge Neon-I have had this car for 5 years and use it solely for commuting to and from work. I am a careful driver and do not abuse this vehicle. During these 5 yrs I have had the following work on this car; replaced the brakes twice within the first 2 yrs replaced the battery 3 times over 5 years replaced the transmission at 70k replaced the radiator at 70k the car performs very poorly in ice and snow. I have spun out on several major highways merely doing less than 10 mph in snow/slush. I was told my mechanic that it is the weight distribution and poor design of my vehicle that this happens. My tires have always been maintained/replaced when tread was getting low. I recently paid $400 for a set of new michelin harmony tires hoping that the upcoming snow and ice season may not kill me. Car had a musty/fishy odor when I used the heater during the first 2 years. This has since gone. My transmission died during a thunderstorm on my way home from work. It gave no warning, all fluids had just been checked the weekend before when my oil was changed. This incident resulted in over $1900 worth of repair charges. I had just bought out my lease that very week. The $1900 I paid was my entire savings. The following repair work outstands; cdplayer is dead. It chewed up my cds. (1 year) my rear passenger door lock buzzes when I lock it. It apparently needs a new door lock assembly and actuator. (2nd year) the trunk latch does not automatically open. It takes several attempts to lock. (1st year).

While at a stop vehicle would not accelerate. Vehicle was towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Consumer was driving at 65 mph and the vehicle jumped into passing gear. Consumer stated that last week while driving on the highway a truck was behind him and he needed to get more speed, so he stepped on the gas pedal to accelerate, however the vehicle did not respond, then it stalled. He kept telling the dealer about this problem and will take the vehicle back to dealer to have it checked again. Also, while driving, the vehicle jumped from 65-68 mph back and forth. The power train was repaired three times. When the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle would stall and or jump and have almost run into other vehicle's. The consumer requested the vehicle to be remedied or reimbursement.

Intermittently and at any speed vehicle switched into lower gear and stalled. This problem occurred over 20 times since March of this year. Vehicle had been to a repair shop over seven times, but problem recurred . Consumers sustained minor leg and shoulder injuries.

While driving 55 mph and with the cruise control engaged, the automatic transmission exploded and caused a loss control. The emergency brake had to be used in order to stop the vehicle.

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While driving at 50mph vehicle shut down. Transmission went out. Dealer notified.

Transmissin failure on the intersate w/ a 2 year old and a 6 month old children in the car. Had just purchased the vehicle on July 19, 2004 with only 17 miles on the vehicle.

While driving, vehicle will skip gears. This almost caused an accident. The dealership flushed the automactic transmission, but 5 weeks later the transmission was shot, it had to be replaced. Ph.

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3 days after purchasing vehicle, it would not go into reverse. After several attempts, and the engine engaged in neutral, it would violently jump into reverse. Dodge fixed the problem with reverse; currently vehicle continues to lunge violently forward after stopping, forcing me to put in park at lights, intersections; etc. , to avoid rear-ending other vehicles. I have had the vehicle in the shop on three occasions, and they are unable to find the problem!.

Twice consumer was not able to shift into gear after starting vehicle. Vehicle was taken to dealer 3 times, could not remedy the problem.

When putting vehicle into reverse it will start to shake and vibrate real hard, it will last until vehicle is taken out of reverse. Contacted dealer.

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While in parking lot, entering a parking space, transmission siezed and the casing blew to pieces. . Read more...

I have had trouble with the transmmition since I bought the car in 2000. It shifs hard and at times seems to miss 2nd gear. The car was still under warrenty so Dodge would not autherize Monday chev. (who I bought it from)to do the repaires. The first repair was an adjustment, second was a modual change out and so was the 3rd repair. On the fourth time of taking the car to to one of the Dodge dealers they said they "did a compleat overhaul of the transmmition". At this time I am still having troouble with the shifting. The brakes did not work this morning and the throutal stuck open when I steped on the gas. The car is no longer under warenty. There was a recall in July 2001on the hose to the brake each time I contacted archer Dodge they told me they did not have the part in to make the repair. I now have a car that needs to go into the shop again and I am sure this has someething to do with the brake system.

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.

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Vehicle was difficult to get in reverse. This was worse when 20 to 85 degrees outside. Vehicle would not shift into drive until 55-60 mph, but 1 and 2 were okay. I had the vehicle repaired at local chicago non-selling Dodge dealer at my cost of $1,200. The dealer advised front pump seal failed causing entire transmission to overheat and fail. The service writer advised this is a common failure with these vehicles. Reviewing web sites (including this one) I see similar complaints for this exact set of symptons. I have recently requested reimbursement from Dodge, but they have not had a chance to respond yet.

Automatic transmission would momentarily slip before engaging while driving. Dealer notified, and informed consume rvehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall, and out of warranty. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Automatic transmission does not lock into park if indicator is stopped between the park and reverse locations. The car is actually in neutral, but the indicator displays "park". Car will roll in this in this position. This has been tested in five other Neons and they all portray this characteristic. This defect caused an accident which injured my wife and daughter, and resulted in $3000 worth of repairs to vehicle. As my wife exited vehicle it began to roll away, with my daughter in her carseat in the rear seat of vehicle. The vehicle collided with a powerline pole, trapping my daughter inside. My wife was pushed to the ground as she tried to stop the vehicle from rolling.

When consumer changes gears vehicle stops without prior notice, and loses power. Also, tires tread was defective. She will contact dealership.

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.

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Transmission has been replaced in the vehicle 3 times. Vehicle would lock up and wouldn't go into reverse. Dealer told consumer that vehicle was being abused, and wanted nothing else to do with it.

This car "jumps" out of gear and has done this twice. The first time, I had the car in park in my driveway and all of a sudden it rolled forward and hit my garage. There was some damage, but the dealership would not pay for it. They made me feel as though it was all in my head. The second time, I was driving 75 miles per hour and it went into neutral. The dealership is not aware of this. I did not tell them yet because they do not believe me and they tell me everything is fine. The loud "chirping" noise is supposedly coming from the dash. They have not fixed it because they do not know where in the dash it is. Help!!!.

The vehicle slips in and out of gear when in motion. Has always been difficult to engage reverse gear to move car in morning. Engine transmission specialists cannot detect problem but confirm that it exists.

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

Transmission shifts from 1 to 2 to 1 to 2, etc. , at 50 mph when the gas pedal is pushed all the way to the floor.