Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 080498 | 01/30/1998 | 600583 | Condition with tachometer fluctuating and/or bounceing. *ak | 05/27/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 2100601 | 03/16/2001 | 211699 | 621898 | Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj | 10/03/2001 |
| 210599A | 09/03/1999 | 210599 | 607959 | This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt | 10/19/1999 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 181299 | 06/18/1999 | 181797 | 607298 | This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (ldp) monitor test. *tt | 09/17/1999 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 07/28/1997 | 07/01/1997 | ||
| Ever since i bought the car used i have had numerous problems. here is just a brief list: incorrect gas mileage both city and highway, transmission problems, brakes squeaking, air coming through bad window seals, defrost not working properly, air conditioning not working correctly, 3 oxygen sensors replaced, 2 head gaskets replaced, and water coming into the trunk which has caused the jack and tire changing equipment to rust. also the water then leaks into the back floor which causes the car to smell. the cs for dodge will not agree to fix the problem with the original roof design which would correct the water from coming into the trunk. for the past year, about every 2 months something is going wrong with the car which has just a little over 62,000 miles and proper maintenance has been followed.*ak | |||
| 07/01/1997 | |||
| Valve pan gasket and valve cover gasket gave out (blew) 120 miles after the manufacturers warranty ran out. have replaced once and it has blown out again. this is not right. at this same time, the automatic transmission started making a clunk sound when shifting up or down. if a car manufacturer cannot make a car that lasts well beyond their pathetic warranty, then they should be held responsible. see ref: odi id: 536724 odi id: 545773 odi id: 704492 odi id: 707143 odi id: 710054 odi id: 780464 odi id: 826370 odi id: 829921 odi id: 831010 odi id: 831498 odi id: 832094 odi id: 841115 odi id: 847105 odi id: 848011 odi id: 848347 | |||
| 10/14/1996 | |||
| Transmission clunks. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/29/2003 | 44438 | 2 | 05/07/1997 |
| The consumer saw oil leaking from the vehicle. the dealership informed the consumer that the problem pertained to a head gasket failure. the mechanic did not resolve the problem. *ak on june 3rd 2002, the consumer had to have the transmission re-built. the main gear had a crack in the casting and started to loose teeth. the consumer noticed the casing of the transmission was wet. the heads of the engine were warped. the dealers in both case only changed the gasket and not checking to see if the head was warped. when the vehicle was cold in the morning, it wouldn't engage in reverse for up to 30 seconds, then clunks in hard and if driving when still cold, it seemed to shift in and out of gear. (and shifts hard from 2nd to 3rd and over revs in 2nd prior to shifting) *sc *jb | |||
| 10/21/2003 | 23000 | 2 | 05/15/2003 |
| I just bought this 97 dodge neon with only 23,000 miles on it. the a/c has a leak in the coil , the transmission is slipping . the car is in great shape but those few things so far . the person who owned the car before me was an older gentleman who does not wreck his things. i was wondering are these problems, factory problems and/or recalls? *la | |||
| Automatic transmission has been replaced because of shaking,/vibrating, and performing erratically at various speeds. mileage at that time was 74,000 miles. replacement transmission failed completely with no interaction from vehicle. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 04/20/2000 | 2 | 04/28/1997 | |
| While parked, transmission fluid leaked out of vehicle. dealer found transmission lines loose. vehicle shifting by itself due to a sticky cable. oil leak in engine. dealer found headgasket failure. on several occasions engine runs rough. camshaft replaced. vehicle shakes and trembles while braking. weatherstripping fell off on drivers side door. antifreeze leaking. dealer replaced water pump. battery clamp loose causing battery light to stay on. *ak *tt | |||
| 07/28/1997 | 07/01/1997 | ||
| Ever since i bought the car used i have had numerous problems. here is just a brief list: incorrect gas mileage both city and highway, transmission problems, brakes squeaking, air coming through bad window seals, defrost not working properly, air conditioning not working correctly, 3 oxygen sensors replaced, 2 head gaskets replaced, and water coming into the trunk which has caused the jack and tire changing equipment to rust. also the water then leaks into the back floor which causes the car to smell. the cs for dodge will not agree to fix the problem with the original roof design which would correct the water from coming into the trunk. for the past year, about every 2 months something is going wrong with the car which has just a little over 62,000 miles and proper maintenance has been followed.*ak | |||
| 11/06/2001 | 2 | 10/01/1999 | |
| I bought this pile of c... 2 years ago and had to replace the transmission with 38000 miles on it . now the head gasket has failed. i was about to give the dealer $800 to repair it when the told me the engine has a crack in it. now it will be $3500.00 for a new engine. it only has 71000 miles on it . and chrysler doesnt care that this is quite possily the worst car ever made. it ranks right up there with a yugo and a pinto | |||
| 05/15/1998 | 10 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Well lets see the first defect was a fan relay which was replaced 5 times before a wiring defect was found next we have hard brakes which contribuited to an accident which caused 7000 dollars in damage and 1 minor injury due to the fact that the air bags did not deploy, we follow that up with a leaky head gasket which chrysler was kind enough to return 1/2 of my out of pocket expenses along with wiring defects and air bags that don't come out other than the fact i have had more problems with this car than every other cars i have ever owned they made up for this lemon by having a bad customer service department too. | |||
| 07/07/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer took vheicle to a mechanic for a bad oil leak. mechanic showed consumer 36 different cracks in head of motor.also, transmission was shattered, vehicle was not shifting right. consumer took to dealer and it was full of pieces of metal. consumer states that dealer replaced head. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 09/01/1997 | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1997 | |||
| Transmission mount broke while driving.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | |||
| Engine is leaking oil/dashboard lights go out and come back on at random intervals/ engine check light comes on and stays on/ door ajar alarm will come while vehicle is in operation, and transmission will get stuck between gears and engage forcefully. . please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 12/18/2000 | |||
| Head gasket blew out. dealer replaced head gasket, but an independent dealer told consumer head gasket was not replaced. also, dealer wanted to replace transmission/transmission pan and flywheel. vehicle not in condition to be driven. *ak | |||
| 08/25/2000 | 1 | 11/16/1998 | |
| Transmission is sluggish and headgasket leaking, took to dealer. *ak transmission is now completely failed. *yh | |||
| Transmission failed at only 75,000 miles. cause was unknown. no prior warning.*ak | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1996 | ||
| The vehicle has had three head gaskets and a transmission replaced once, as well as three neutral safety switches because the back up lights would not shut off, there is also a clnking sound in the front end and safety tsb's on it and the dealer still refused to correct it when under bumper to bumper, dodge's philosophy is wait till the bumper to bumper is done to have the person pay either with the deductable on the service contract or out of pocket. legislation should be passed to have a 3-36 war. on all replacement parts installed during a war. period incase of failure. | |||
| 10/31/1999 | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| The first problem i had with this car was the head gasket blew out. chrysler agreed to pay for it (the $1000 was my estimate of what it cost to replace the gasket). the second problem was the throttle assembly and coil pack quit working, both at the same time. i paid $600 out of my pocket to fix them. the third problem was the automatic transmission started slipping and the car will not go into reverse when its cold. the fourth most current problem is the brakes are not working properly the pedal will not go down and the dealer says its probably something to do with the vacuum system. i contacted chrysler and they are not willing to pay for the repairs for the transmission, even though they have admitted that they have problems with automatic transmissions per information i obtained from a web site called lemon- aid. ****** i will never buy a dodge again!!! i'm spreading the word. i come into contact with many people everday. so sorry dodge!!!****** | |||
| 03/25/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Help ! it was just seven months ago i purchase a 1997 neon. i was so happy, i was going to be driving a fairly decent car. it was 1998 and i was going to be driving a 1997. with a/c even. ha. ha. ha. needless to say i didn't know three weeks later i would be putting in a new transmission. car in the shop for two weeks waiting on a part they had to order. boy did that put a sour taste in my mouth. i called chrysler and wanted to give the car back. i no longer wanted the car. i knew then i would not have nothing but problems after that. well you know they said no. good thing i had the 1595.00 exteded serv. contract i got the problem fix free . well not really free it cost me 1595.00 for the warranty and fifty dollars everytime you have to put your car in the shop. i only had 30.000.00 miles and already needed it a transmission? hmmmm. in december we had a recall on the car. in jan.1999 i started having electrical failure. in feb.1999 my check engine light started coming on. also in feb. i turn on my air conditing to find out it doesn't work. it was blowing out hot air. i call chrysler and they told me to bring it in. it was going to cost me the $50. which i didn't think that was fair, being i just purchase the car in nov.1998. in mar. 12th i took my car in for brake inspection becuase i was having some problems when i would step on the brake pedal to stop the car, the brakes make noise like grinding metal to metal. my front brake pads were worn out, which they said had ruined the front rotors. and they recommend replacing rotors and d pads. they said the veh. was not safe to drive in current condition. well they wanted to chg. me over $300.00 and i just didn't trust them any more so my dad did the job for $100.00. m y extended serv. contract did not cover the brakes. i feel like i have a lemon for a car. i don't think this car is safe to drive there is all way something wrong with it. and it is putting a hole in my pocket. so much for a newer car so you can have few | |||
| 07/15/1997 | 4 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Have also had transmission, electrical failure, and brake failure at low mileage, very unhappy. *ak | |||
| 3 | 06/01/1997 | ||
| Vehicle hesitates, primarily when pulling away from a stop. more frequent in cold weather. | |||
| 06/11/1998 | 2 | ||
| While driving vehicle about any speed and when stepping on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, the brakes make noise like grinding metal to metal. also when accelerating transmission becomes noisy. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 11/11/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Vehicle was parked, child's foot hit the gear shift when attempting to get a bag out, the vehicle rolled back. accident occurred, hitting various things. dealer contacted and inspected vehicle. stated owner's manual parking brake should be on, and keys should have been removed. consumer said everything was done. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak.et. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 11/01/1996 | ||
| Alvin dodge states that i have hard lip seals - should be soft and pliable. internal clutch failure. other parts shot. dodge is only paying for parts. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 3 | 11/01/1996 | ||
| Vehicle transmission bucks violently when in second gear, unable to rectify failure after three attempts. | |||