Dodge Neon owners have reported 45 problems related to automatic transmission (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Neon based on all problems reported for the Neon.
Transmission mount broke while driving.
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The defective right brake caliper "sticking, " causing the calipers to wear out and vehicle to sway to right side. Almost caused an accident. Also while driving over a bump the defective suspension, caused the vehicle to hit the ground. Vehicle also experienced transmission problem. Dealer cannot determine problem.
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Transmission went out, causing loss of power. Consumer to have transmission replaced.
While driving 45 to 50 mph and approaching a traffic light, the transmission would down shift when the brakes were applied. This also caused the vehicle to shut down intermittently.
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Auto transmission 3 speed I having a problem they is always a big gerk when taking the car o ut of gear or placing the car in park I have taken the car back to the dealer they sts that there is nothing wrong with the transmission but I have had it there 4 times for the same thing.
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.
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Gears were not shifting properly, vehicle was towed to dealer, after inspection of vehicle, dealer replaced transmission. Consumer states that second gear was grinding.
When vehicle is shifted into reverse there is a delay before it will actually go into reverse. Please provide further information.
The defective automatic transmission in this vehicle causes the engine to stop when decelerating. The defective transmission is a common problem for this years model according to local transmission shops. Also the transmission was changed for the next years model.
Vehicle hesitates, primarily when pulling away from a stop. More frequent in cold weather.