Power Train Problems of Dodge Neon

Dodge Neon owners have reported 151 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 28 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (45 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (21 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Dodge Neon

The Automatic Transmission problem

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.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

This makes 3rd transmission that has been put in this 2003 Dodge Neon xst . I have put $10. 000. 00 in transmission replacements ! these are lemons!! I will never buy another Dodge!!   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

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.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Bought car new and I am meticulous about it's maintenance. Oil seal in manual transmission has failed twice now. Once in 2004 with about 10,000 mi. On the car with no damage to clutch disc and again now in 2008 with 45,000 mi.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

I was driving on the interstate when, with no warning, I felt a jolt (like being hit from behind), then a strange sound from the engine compartment. I was able to control the car and pull off to the side of the road where I discovered that I had lost all gears.   Read details...




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