2000 DODGE Neon

water leaks into car when it rains–

The Rear Main Engine Seal leaks.The front engine mounts are defective.The cylinder head gasket is defective.

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No power to radio, lights, locks, sunroof. Non working airbag mosule.

my dodge neon runs like crap . fuel pressure regulator ,cam pos sensor ,crank pos sensor , vss sensor .plug wires twice ,and spark plugs twice.engine still misses ! worse when hot out side or when its humid or rainning ,idle is rough and low.or when put in reverse,the lifters are loud ,engine lacks power but the dodge dealer say they cannot duplicate the problem talk about throwing $100.00 away for nothing !I will never buy another dodge or mitsubishi ever again!!!

I leased a 2000 Dodge Neon for 4 years. Throughout that time, I had a continuing problem of the rear brakes squealing, especially after the car had been sitting for a while, or if it was damp/humid outside. I took the car into the dealership with my complaint 2 times (once in 2000, the 2nd time in 2001), as well as to a Firestone Tire service shop (in 2002). I was told by all parties that the squealing could not be fixed – it was just the nature of that type of brakes, something to do with asbestos, etc. I turned the vehicle into the auto auction this summer (at the end of the lease) with only 39,750 miles on it, and was promptly billed $150.00 to fix the squealing brakes! I brought this up with both the auto auction and the leasing bank, and they both said I should take my complaint up with Dodge and get my money refunded, since it was their faulty product. I have been trying for 3 weeks to get a hold of a zone rep – to no avail. I spoke with Chrysler customer service and was basically told I was SOL. I find this *highly* unacceptable, since I tried numerous times to fix the problem, and am now being penalized for a crappy product. I recently purchased a new Toyota Corolla, and am extremely pleased with it. I will NEVER purchase another Chrysler product as long as I live. My whole family used to have Dodge vehicles, and now none of us do, mostly because of this kind of crap. I will tell everyone I know that they are taking a huge risk should they decide to get a Chrysler made product. All I wanted was for them to admit to me that it wasn’t my fault that their product s*cked, and repay my $150. Chump change, in the eyes of a large corporation like Chrysler. But they will not budge.

i just replaced the head gasket and the rear main seal. then on 2-3-03 i got in my car and the speedometer did not work, then the warning light for the emission stuff came on.

I am writing to relay my disappointment in the reliability of my 2000 Dodge Neon. I have had this car for 5 yrs 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 yrsReplaced the battery 3 times over 5 yearsReplaced the transmission at 70kReplaced the Radiator at 70kThe car performs very poorly in ice and snow. I am frightened to drive it in the winter because I have spun out on several major highways merely doing 10 mph in snow/slush. I came within inches of a semi-tractor trailer when I was snailing home on RT 202. The car just spun and within minutes did the same thing again. 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 and intended for my Xmas holidays which I now have nothing for.The following repair work remains outstanding;CD Player 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).I have lived with these failures because I cannot afford to repair them. When I first leased the vehicle I was naive, my first new car and couldn

HEAD GASKET LEAK AT 45,000 MILES, DEALER-MAINTAINED CAR. Estimate of repair $800 – $1,200

Car rear ended another vehicle, front end completely smashed, airbag did not work, what can I do about that. Should I file a complaint with Chrysler or the dealer I bought it from, I hit the steering wheel hard and have bruising on my chest and hit my head. I thought the airbag was supposed to work when the second crumple zone was damaged. Any help you can provide will be appreciated

Bought car from father in law, he bought the car new. He had no problems with it.Soon after I bought from him in 2000(it was still new!),power windows quit working then started working again.Cruise control went out, still dont work. Front end crash 2003 May, 4783.45 in damage, air bag DID NOT DEPLOY AT 40MPH !!! I had car repaired by NON CHRYSLER garage as per advice of Erie Insurance Co. Erie wont cover because they say its Chrysler’s problem, Chrysler says its my problem because work was done at NON DAIMLER CHRYSLER GARAGE and they were RUDE and HUNG UP ON ME! Erie told me to have diagnostic check done on it becuz in AUG 03 the air bag lite started to come on and Horn wont work. I had the check done and they said clockspring needs replaced. Not Erie or Chrysler will fix.

A/C acquired moldy smell. Was told nothing could be done (\"buy an air freshener\") brakes began squeaking shortly after purchase (rear) upon application; dlr repaired but prob returned. Dlr repaired again – problem continued. Moved from area; got brake job – problem returned. Learned to live with obnoxious brakes but constantly worry about safety. Discovered that \"emergency \" brake does not work. Figured this out sometime in 2003. Have not attempted to repair – warranty expired. Power/electrical/lights started with one problem then snowballed. Rear drive side door began making squawking sounds when 15mph auto door lock engaged. Dealer was dumbfounded as door did not make noise while svc writer in car. Nothing on internet. After several weeks, auto door locks began to lock/unlock in rapid succession while car engaged (driving). Back to dlr wo diagnosed prob w/rear door actuator. Had to ship part from mainland. Meantime, squawking and lock/unlock continues and gets worse. Interior lights begin flickering until dome light decides it will never turn off. Back to dlr as I suspect short due to prob w/door. Says two are separate issues but cannot find cause for new phenomena (lights) but fixes it anyway (disables dome light). Back on the road, still awaiting part from us. Can no longer drive car and maintain sanity. Return to dlr to ask if actuator can be removed/disabled until repairs can be made. I receive orders back to us mainland. It is now July 2002 and I must ship car back to US. No time to affect repair as part still has not arrived. We move to Portland, Oregon. Car is received several months later. (Oct 2002) we do not seek repair right away since we are \"settling in\". Then rear drive side door \"jams\". Cannot be opened by in or out door handle. (This scares me most – what if children need to exit quickly?) then pax side rear door jams. Kids access/egress through front seat. We schedule appt at local dlr. Car is there for 2 days. Warranty had technically expired (mileage) but service writer found loophole. Actuator was repaired at appx 750.00 paid by new dimension warranty. In Nov of 2003 same problem began with rear passenger door. It now squawks and occasionally jams. I cannot afford repair. then to add insult to injury, I jumped into car one day last fall (Oct/Nov?) and key would not turn in ignition. This was sporadic and would \"free up\" after turning steering wheel, jiggling key, etc. then early Dec 2003, key will not turn. Steering wheel lock is not engaged. Nothing will get key to turn. Car is stuck in driveway for 1 week. We try daily to get it started. We do not know how to get car to dlr. No key/ no gear shift/ no steering. Nothing but a 3000 lb paperweight. Dlr suggests we call locksmith to make house call. Locksmith suggests graphite. Says he can remove switch and replace, but keys have computer chip so car may still not start. Then one afternoon after kicking the car and threatening it (expletives included), the key miraculously turns. Mechanic thinks prob was purely mechanical and now working with graphite/wd-40 having been used. We drive with not further ignition incident until yesterday morning, Jan 12, 2004. Key would not turn in ignition. Both spouse and I late for work, I am not working today. Last night key worked fine, this morning, same thing. Got key to turn after several minutes. Now researching problem and researching dlr to take it soon. Am afraid to drive car to pick up kids/groceries/work for fear of being stranded. So that is my story. I wanted a Neon since first introduced and this was my first ever new car – a gift to myself for military promotion. Now I hate it. I pay it off this November but can\’t afford another car. Can\’t even afford these repairs.

13 months ago my 2000 Neon with 49K miles wouldn’t start and if it did, it ran only about a mile before sputtering and dying. My husband checked it in the driveway, it was getting fuel when we turned on the ignition, ect… Had it diagnoised and repaired at my Dodge dealer. It was a sensor – 300 bucks. 9 months ago at 52K all the idiot lights came on. My cruise failed, my airbag lights were on, my horn failed. I looked this up online and found it was the “clockspring” in the steering wheel. Repaired at a local shop 400 bucks. 3 months later major overheating issues happened suddenly. Husband replaced thermostat. No help. Back to Dodge where 2 freezeplugs were leaking and had corroded the crank and cam -500 bucks. Took the (!@#$%^& Neon in on March 3 for a cursory California smog check to get me through DMV and it FAILED. No lights on. This stunned smog guys. Diagonosis 90 bucks. Both catalatic converters bad. Apparently the front (most expensive one) caused the rear one to fail. Cost of repair 1300 bucks. Here’s the really good part – the front cat is on NATIONAL backorder. I am 5th on the list which hasn’t moved since my order was placed over 3 weeks ago. This suggests (my mechanic’s words) that there is a known problem with the NEON but it has not been put on the recall list YET. Probably converter caused all problems. Hope your problems turn out to be simplier than mine but if these things happen you have my experience to go on.

Water was entering the trunk and rear floor through the brake lights. when this occurred it caused a short in the automatic door lock. this was caused by poor sealant of the brake lights at the factory. it was a common problem but not remedy had been found. *ak

Parking my 2000 dodge neon off an ashphalt road onto gravel drive way. i was parking at normal safe speed, as i put the car into park my air bag light came on, and the car shut off. now the horn will not blow, and steering is tighter than normal. i called the dealership where i purchased the car, and they told me it sounded like the "clock spring", and was not hazadarous to drive. i noticed there is a recall on another model of dodge van for the same part, why isn't there been one for neon? why is this not considered a safety hazaroud? now if i have to pay out of pockect expense to repair this spring before i can even get this inspected due to the horn not properly working. *ak

Merged into the side of me

When i attemped to pull out from a stoplight the vehicle wouldn't go anywhere. almost was rearended by a tractor trailer being that i was trying to move and my foot was not on the brake to engage the brake light. ... took a few seconds to realize it wasn't going to move and put my four ways on. this was at an intersection where the speed limit is 45. vehicle finally engaged but was leaking trans fluid. got it home in 1st gear and now the car is constantly engaged in drive. when started in park the car lurches forward. the first time i started it after getting it home i almost ran over the person looking under the hood. odd thing is that there is still fluid in the trans... at add but still there and the leak has stopped. trans is still acting like it did the day it failed though.

Rear seat belts do not lock up at all and have 3 other buddies that the same make and model diffrent years do the same. its not safe for a 4 year old to be in a booster seat in the rear seat because of both of seat belts will not lock up at all. and went to dealier ship and they could not tell me why they dont lock up and told me to call coustmer line and tell them but no answare if it going on with more than one and its a saftey hasared should be a recall on the car.....

Unfortunately i ran into a driver whom was in front of me due to low visibility & bad brakes. my headlights are extremely dull & foggy. also, whomever own the car before me had the brake vacuum replaced due to recall & ever since i've purchased the car there's been a brake problem. such as needing a new master cylinder, new propositioning, new brake shoes, and wheel cylinder. i have receipts of all work completed. i have a one year old whom ride along and i'm highly concerned about his safety. i love the car but if it continues i will junk out my car and look to sue dodge chrysler and whomever else associated with the making of the vehicle. *tr

I was driving through a enter section and i hit a slight bump and it broke my sub frame. when i went to look at it the whole right side of the sub frame was rusted out. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge neon. the contact stated that the sub frame became rusted completely. the middle of the frame and each wheel where the control arm was located was also rusted. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that there was no repair available for the vehicle because it was over the 10 year statute of limitations. the failure and the current mileage was 110,000. kmj *tr

Sub frame rusted out. chrysler refused to help. *tr

My son was driving his 2000 dodge neon and the sub frame broke and i look under the car the hole frame was rusted out he can not afford to fix the car where glad that he was not on the free way when it happen is there a recall where he can get this fix i been looking at neons and they all see to be rusted out by looking at the body you would think the sub frame would not be like that. *tr

I was hearing a clunk under my car. took it to goodyear. they said it was a rusted subframe. needs to be repaired to the tune of 1000 dollars. they said nothing else looked rusted. hmmmm odd. *tr

As with a multitude of other owners of this vehicle, whenever there is a rain (heavy or light), water leaks into the interior of the car (most likely through the trunk, possibly around the taillight or another hard to diagnose area). the water will fill up the spare tire well and pool there, then move under the back seats and the back seat floors where again the water pools and soaks into the lining/cushions/interior. all of this water causes both structural damage to the body of the car (rust and other issues), produces mildew and mold in the interior of the vehicle (a potential health hazard), and creates highly humid and moist environment inside the car. the leak and water have also affected the reverse/backup lighting (another hazard) and rusted parts of the spare tire well. in addition the high humidity results in interior windows being not just fogged but having a worrisome amount of condensation that must be removed before driving safely. numerous attempts have been made to "seal" the leak in the trunk to no avail. a quick internet search for this problems reveals hundreds and hundreds of people with the exact same issue of the leak. dodge has never addressed this issue with consumers. *tr

I have been told that this sub-frame is completely rusted. has there been a re-call on the 2000 dodge neon? *tr

Severe corrosion caused a weakness in the suspension cradle/ engine cradle that resulted in the front suspension control arm to break away from its mounting to the suspension crossmember/ cradle. the control arm and all associated components seemed to be in acceptable condition and did not exhibit any failures. the failure was severe enough that the drive axle was pulled out of the transmission. the vehicle was completely undriveable. i was extremely lucky to have had the failure at a very low speed while turning into a driveway. the same failure at posted speed (45mph at the time) would have resulted in total loss of control and likely severe crash. *tr

My daughter was driving down the highway in the passing lane. a white suv tried passing another car that was to her right. the suv misjudged and hit the rear right panel of my daughters neon sending her into the median where there are wire guard rails. she hit the guard rail on the drivers front left damaging the bumper, fender, wheel, rim steering rack and everything on the left front of the car. the air bag did not deploy. the state police filled a police report which states no fault of neon driver and the suv took off. *tr

My daughter hit ice on a bridge going about 40 -45 mph spun and struck the guardrail head on and while spinning hit guardrail with frontend at least one or more times, the airbags did not deploy. the car was a total loss. this happened on 2/20/2012. she hit her jaw on the steering wheel, luckily there was no broken bone just very sore. the officer at the accident stated that we should contact a lawyer about this. the car belonged to my stepmother before my daughter, and she did not receive any recall notices on this vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge neon. the contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle, the anti-lock braking system failed and caused her to crash into the rear of another vehicle. the seat belts did not properly restrain and the air bags did not deploy. the contact and a passenger were reported injured and transported to the hospital via ambulance. the police were notified and a police report was filed. the vehicle was severely damaged and towed to the contact’s residence. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised that there was an open recall on the vehicle for the brakes (nhtsa campaign id number: 01v154000-service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum) but not for the seat belt and air bags. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 129,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge neon. the contact started the vehicle and the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. the failure progressed over a period of time and became a permanent issue. in addition, the horn failed to operate during the same time of the air bag indicator malfunction. the vehicle was diagnosed by the contact who detected the clock spring was faulty. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Fog lights not working. *tr

Turned into parking lot when car suddenly made horrible banging-type noise and suddenly stopped. black smoke poured out of front of car and car wouldn't move. when mechanic examined vehicle, it was discovered the frame had rusted through and broke. the axle broke, control arm dropped and everything inside the front of the car (i.e. engine, etc.) crashed to the ground! mechanic said this was a common problem in the 2000 neon. it was advised, due to the age of the car, that it was not worth fixing. *tr

There has been smoke coming from behind the multiswitch on the steering column. the smell of burnt electrical components is noticed when the headlights are on. the low beam lights eventually quit and then the high beams went out while driving. the electrical wires were jiggled now giving me low beams, and no high beams. the electrical wires connecting to the multiswitch was replaced four years before because it had burned the connection in half. now the multiswitch has been replaced and upon replacement the connection was examined, noticing that it was melted. *tr

The frame, front cross member, rusted and failed on 2000 dodge neon. luckily no one was injured. there does not appear to be a repair for this failure. i am unaware of any recall but there should be. the vehicle is not drivable any longer. what can i do? *tr

I was in an accident. going about 65 miles an hour.. i rear ended someone on the freeway. i had my cruise control at the time.. was a car and a half away. the car ahead of me stopped very suddenly i didn't have time to react when i hit him head on. my air bags did not deploy. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge neon. while driving at 50 mph, the accelerator pedal fractured from the vehicle. the contact was able to coast until activating the cruise control to maintain speed. the dealer advised that she bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the failure mileage and current mileage was 123,191.

Control arm bolt nut weld broke not allowing the control arm to be replaced. *tr

Motor mounts to a doge neon has been wearing out every two years. they should last the use of the car i>e 30 yrs. has cause the transmission to collapse. causing the car to be a danger to the person driving and the people who are walking in the way of a car thatcannot stop. *cn

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge neon. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 10-15 mph the vehicle suddenly came to a complete and abrupt stop, he also noticed a grinding noise in the front end. the vehicle was towed to a gas station where a mechanic informed him that the k-frame had completely rusted through on the front passenger side. the current mileage was approximately 42,800 and the failure mileage was 42,280.

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. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge neon. while driving in the center lane at 40 mph, the accelerator pedal moved all the way to the left and underneath the brake pedal. this prevented the vehicle from accelerating. the contact could not depress the brake pedal because it would press down on the accelerator pedal as well. she applied the emergency brake and was able to pull the vehicle over until the speed completely slowed down and the vehicle came to a stop. the contact tied a rope from the accelerator pedal to the middle console, which would allow the vehicle to accelerate when the rope was pulled. the dealer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop and they stated that the failure was due to a manufacturer defect. the dealer stated that she would be responsible for the failure. the contact called the manufacturer and they replaced the vehicle for free; however, she believes a recall should be issued. the current and failure mileages were 150,000. updated 3/19/09 *cn updated 03/23/09. *jb

Bought 4 grand spirit touring tires size 185/60tr15 on 6/15/05. belts on two of these tires separated. one on 7/21/08 the second on 12/19/08. manufacturer of these tires is tbc tires. one of these tires was prorated and replaced. i was informed by tire retailer ,tire kingdom, that the tire is no longer available. now i have a tire with belt separation and two more that will no doubt do the same. *tr

I bought a used car from jd byrider of reading pa ,i was told the car was safety inspected and the stickers are on vehicle, come to find out from my own mechanic the car was not safety inspected proper because there was alot of things found defective on it like rotors were warped brake pad fell apart drums no good broken bolts to oil pan and rear main seal broke car vibrates when at a right light and who ever did the inspection didn't do it the way he was supposed to which i think would have caused a major accident. *tr

We heard a pop in our engine while driving down the highway, uncertain that it was our vehicle we continued, as we exited the highway we had lost power steering it seemed. continue home about 20 miles and once we pulled into our driveway we opened the hood to find our power steering belt had come off. while investigating the belt, noticed our drivebelt idler pulley had disintegrated. we have been trying to order this part from several auto part stores and the dealer to no avail. it is on factory back order for over the past month, which has left us with only one vehicle for our household. *tr

The rear taillight seals on my 2000 dodge neon leak everytime it rains which ends up flooding the passenger cabin and causes mold. *tr

Turning signal headlights 80% failure, when temperature in vehicle over 100 degrees. when lights are engaged, all rear marking lamps, side, and instrument panel failed, and fog lights came on when in off position. i spoke to a tech off the record, this is a common problem. this resulted in a near collision since instrument panel was not visible to driver. when temp in car went down later that evening, switch worked. today in the am it worked, but failed this afternoon. *tr

I have been driving my car back and forth from college and running errands around town. i have a completely stocked 2000 dodge neon es. i use the headlights most of the time, even during the day, to increase visibility. one night, i was driving through my town. i smelled something burning but not thinking anything of it since i was near a rural area that could have camp fires lit. this happened about 2 months ago. then i noticed that my headlights were not working as they used to. the fog lights would turn on sometimes and other times not. i figured that it was just a switch and not a big deal so i did nothing to fix it. then my high beams stopped working about 2 weeks ago. i did a bit of research to try to determine the problem. i stumbled upon a website and read about looking at the multi-function switch. several other people have had the same problem. i just got finished checking out my car. the wiring harness that connects to the mfs is melted as has evidence of burn marks. the headlights currently work but the fog lights and high beams do not. i have taken several pictures of the melted harness and will send them to whoever i need to. i have read up on replacing the wiring harness but it is rather expensive. especially if it will melt again sometime in the near future. i believe the part number is 5183442aa based on several sources. i will be replacing this part probably on my own to save some money, especially on a part i should not have to be ordering in the first place. *jn

Tl* - the contact owns a 2000 dodge neon. while turning left into a parking lot the vehicle abruptly stopped. the front driver's side tie rod failed, causing that tire to lean. the travel speed was approximately 5 mph. the vehicle was towed away. the dealer replaced both tie rod ends. the current and failure mileage were both 90,898. the contact has the repair order. *ak

Water leaking in brake power booster cause brakes to freeze in cold; brake valves needed to be replaced; front wheel bearings needed to be replaced; abs system disconnect- not working properly - controller given off error code - possible need to be replace; all brake system lights on in car - no diagnosis for problem; rattling noise in dash board; high humming noise under car when drive - unable to hear radio between rattling & humming noises; ac work but no heat; when driving wheels sometimes feel like they are going to fall off; recently found out car failed nys emission test on date of purchase; i filed complaint with better business bureau regarding dealer where i brought car from - they have failed to respond. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge neon. while having the tires replaced,the mechanic determined there was a head gasket leak. the dealer¿s service manager informed her that she would have to be responsible for any repairs. also, the contact also spoke to the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 59,150, and the current mileage was 59,200.*ak

Tl* the contact stated while driving at night and turning the headlights on the warning light indicator appeared on the dashboard, but the headlight switch failed to activate. contact took vehicle to local mechanic and they stated the wires had melted together. due to the safety hazard the local mechanic stated he could not work on the vehicle and referred contact to a dodge dealer. *ak

Water leaking into the trunk area and the floor boards of the rear passenger compartment causing mildew, rust and damage to stored property inside the vehicle. *jb

As many others have reported, whenever there is a heavy rainfall the floors in the rear of the car fill with water. it is so bad that now it filters over into the front seats. i have been haivng this problems for a few years but was unaware that there were others with the same issue. dealers and auto mechanics have not been successful in finding the source of the leak. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on neighborhood roads the vehicle crashed. the air bags did not deploy and the contact was injured. the police department was present at the scene and a police report was processed. the fire department was also present on the scene but a family member evacuated the contact to the nearest hospital. the seat belt did not restrain the contact. upon the impact, the contact's head hit the steering wheel. the vehicle has not been taken to any dealership.

Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced at a local repair shop the mechanic noticed the front cross member was very rusty. the vehicle was then taken to a service dealer for inspection who agreed, but there was no clear determination of how to remedy the problem. the contact expressed the dealer should have noticed the problem before the warranty expired because the vehicle had been seen by the service dealer for regular maintenance. updated 5/31/2006 - *nm

Make: dodge model: neon type: passenger car year: 2000 summary: as noted in other complaints, with any heavy rainfall, the floor in the back seats fills with water (up to an inch or more). appears to be entering through the trunk area, as the spare tire well also fills with water. using sponges and a shopvac to soak up the water and then leaving windows open to dry it out is my only remedy to the moisture and odor. this has been occurring since the vehicle was purchased in 2001. the dealer is of no help because (mercifully for others) that deal went bankrupt a year after purchase. i have a litany of other concerns with the 2000 neon. i've had to replace the engine (chrysler refused to honor warranty - partly a problem with records as the dealership of purchase/initial maintenance has gone out of business), each time i start the car, the fuse warning light comes on, though all fuses have been checked and look ok. an electrical harness has failed and as a result i have no functioning interior dome lights or exterior backup lights. repeated efforts by several repair facilities to locate the correct harness have failed. vehicle has under 72,000 miles of relatively easy city driving (commute to workplace) or divided highway driving), yet most front and rear suspension system components have failed and been replaced (all struts, sway bars, etc). transmission fluid hose or connector failed on feb 19, 2006, resulting in sudden and complete loss of fluid. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph hitting a patch of ice, the vehicle fish tailed, hit a tree, flipped on it's top and the frontal airbags did not deploy. this occurred without any prior warning and a police report was filed at the scene. the occupant was wearing a seat belt and received minor injuries. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard. the dealership and manufacturer were not alerted.

2000 dodge neon owned by ms. jerry kimbell of haughton louisiana burst into flames after rear end collision. 2000 neon has fuel sending unit located on bottom of gas tank and poorly routed fuel lines. according to nhtsa study, cost to place fuel sending unit on top of tank and reroute fuel lines would add zero cost in production. this complaint is filed by sam goodwin, attorney for rene rivers, the daughter of the deceased. *nm

My 16 year old daughter was driving her 2000 dodge neon, lost control and rolled a minimum of four times. neither of the front air bags deployed, and it's a miracle any one survived. the car is totaled and no one can justify why the air bags did not deploy. *jb

The car idles very high and then accelerates to higher speeds without touching the accelerator pedal. there is a high acceleration boosts and spurts when first accelerating from a stopped position, causing car to lunge forward at high speeds. the car refuses to start when not used daily, such as a problem with the starter or the alternator, but no problems have been found with either parts upon inspections by a mechanic. front axles pop when turning. key is hard to disengage or remove from the ignition. brakes are constantly squealing and wear every 3-6 months regardless f how the car is driven. though it may or not be a problem for some, the fold down seats in the rear seat do not have a disengage lever from the trunk. over-head dome light does not function properly and has faulty wiring, so that even though all doors are closed the dome light never shuts off. there is constantly a fuse light that flashes in my dash, though all fuses have been checked numerous times and all are in perfect working order, though they have been replaced, the warning light still flashes. the utility outlet/cigarette lighter outlet doesn't and has not ever worked since the car was bought in 2004. fuses have been replaced multiple times, but the problem still has not been fixed. water leaks in from rain or windshield wipers causing musty odor in the car. car constantly over-heats during travel over 35-40 miles and leaks anti-freeze, though no leaks or pin holes of any kind could be found. trunk sticks making it hard to open or disengage, caused key to be broken off inside the trunk lock. *jb

Head gasket blown. large oil/fuel leaks and/or contamination throughout engine compartment, including captured in motor-mount bay acting as a resevoir dam. *nm google alone demonstrates some 111,000 reported "neon head-gasket" items with a majority percentage sampled showing as problems with the head-gasket! please help! not only is this an expensive item ($450) to replace, but it is a critical safety issue!

I bought the vehicle 2 months ago. since then i have put $750 into repairs and have estimates for $1000 more worth of repairs. the manufacturers problems included a rear main oil seal leak, an oil pan gasket leak, and a distributor switch leak. there was also a bent wheel, damaged tire, and bad starter. the dealer (dick morris chevrolet) will do nothing to fix it. *jb

Wires on compressor plug broke, compressor would not come on. crimped wire back together. *jb

Dt: the front part of the subframe on caller's vehicle rusted. the rust was falling off the vehicle in big pieces. dealer said to call manufacturer. on the other hand, manufacturer said there was nothing they could do. caller said the vehicle was a chrysler neon. didge did not appear on the vehicle. *ak

While driving on the highway with the cruise control set and engaged, i was forced to depress the brakes. the cruise control did not disengage, nor was i able to turn it off via the buttons on the steering wheel. i came within 5 feet of rear-ending another vehicle when we were traveling at speeds above 55 mph. if i did not keep the brakes depressed, the cruise control tried to bring the vehicle up to the set point. after about five minutes, the cruise control shut itself off automatically. subsequent times the on/off switch has worked on the cruise control, but it does not disengage when the brake pedal is depressed. i have taken the vehicle into a dealership detailing the problem to fix it. they charged me for a diagnostic evaluation and have found that there is a bad servo. being in the detroit area, with the recent ford recalls for failing cruise control switches, i was immediately and still am very worried. *jb

Dt: headlight covers were dull and did not put out enough light at night. dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted yet.*ak the consumer stated film seemed to build up on the head light covers. *jb

Dt: when the consumer attempted to changed lanes, she lost control of the her vehicle and crashed into a bridge structure. the air bags did not deploy. *ak *jb

Dt: was driving to work and first stopped at the red light on the outside lane the green light came on ,and the car was in first gear. when trying to place car in second gear consumer was unable to shift and felt that the vehicle did not have gears. the consumer was able to coast the vehicle off the road to the nearest turnoff lane. a police officer followed consumer as to see what was wrong. had to have vehicle towed to a dealer, and the dealer said the crossover cable broke. no explanation as to why this happened. consumer had this repaired and had no problems since repair. *ak the batteries have been replaced in the consumer's vehicle. the gasket were replaced because water was getting inside the car during rainstorm. the right front motor mount cracked. *nm

Dt: broke down on the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the dealership. they said the radiator separated from the engine, and transmission leaked into the engine. had two different compartments flush and radiator replaced.*ak

Parking my 2000 dodge neon off an ashphalt road onto gravel drive way. i was parking at normal safe speed, as i put the car into park my air bag light came on, and the car shut off. now the horn will not blow, and steering is tighter than normal. i called the dealership where i purchased the car, and they told me it sounded like the "clock spring", and was not hazadarous to drive. i noticed there is a recall on another model of dodge van for the same part, why isn't there been one for neon? why is this not considered a safety hazaroud? now if i have to pay out of pockect expense to repair this spring before i can even get this inspected due to the horn not properly working. *ak

The driver applied the brakes while backing out of the garage and the pedal went to the floor. the driver drove to the dealer. the mechanic informed the driver that the brake pads needed replacement. please provide additional information. *nm

No accidents have occurred to this vehicle. door locks do not reliably open the doors, either manually or via the electric lock button. this creates an unsafe situation whereby a person may become trapped inside the car. this has occurred on multiple occasions where the driver had to crawl into the back to exit out via the rear passenger doors. problem diagnosed by dealer as electronic door lock mechanism. this is unacceptable to allow a failure in this manner. a recall should exist. *nm

While traveling at about 40 mph all of a sudden the brakes locked up and did not operate. vehicle spinned out the road before coming to a stop. consumer will contact manufacturer.*ak

I have had the same thing happen to two different 2000 dodge neons. my headlights go out and then i have smoking around the steering wheel. the wiring harness to the headlights has burnt up. when i went to the dealer they said it was not a recall and my vehicle is not under warranty. it will cost about 3000 to replace. *nm

While driving the vehicle it would not move. after checking the transmission fuel it was leaking onto the ground. consumer stated the vehicle had plenty of transmission fluid, and that all of the fluids had recently been checked and changed if needed.*ak

While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled. vehicle was leaking fluid. consumer could not restart vehicle, and had it towed to dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the radiator was cracked and needed to be replaced. *ak

The word "airbag" stayed red. my local mechanic said the air bag would not deploy in a crash. he did not attempt to repair. as rain water is leaking into the trunk and from there into the floor of the back seat i wondered if the water seeped into the circuitry. i did not have time to bring to the dealer yet - but the air bag deployed for no reason while i was driving. *ak

While driving. the vehicle completely shuts down. the consumer states the battery has been changed in the vehicle seven times. continuously. consumer has contact the dealer. however, the problem still exist. please provide any further information.

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. *ak 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 driving 50 mph engine stalled. as a result, vehicle had to be towed to the nearest dealership. *ak

While driving fluid leaked out of the radiator. after having t he vehicle towed it was discovered that radiator was defective. mechanic stated this problem occurred often.*ak

The head gasket leaked oil onto the ground. *jb *sc

While pulling out of a parking space front tie rods broke.as a result, driver's side tire twisted inward. *ak

While driving 25 mph vehicle stalled. consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

While driving between 35-40 mph consumer heard a clicking and bumping noise. she pulled to the side, got out, and nothing appeared to be wrong. she went back into the vehicle and drove on the highway and same noise started, but just a little louder then, consumer pulled off into a driveway, got out and noticed that the rubber separated from tire sidewall. goodyear, eagle ms, p1855/60r15.*ak

The cam sensor leaked oil. the head gasket also leaked oil. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the vehicle was having a leaking problem. *ak *nm

Problems with air bag warning light on dodge neon 2000. *mr the light was intermittent and would beep everytime the consumer would make a turn. recall# 99v043000. *sc the tie rods had to be replaced. when the consumer turned the air condition on, the vehicle felt as though it was going to cut off. *jb

While driving at 45 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. took vehicle to an independent repair shop, and mechanic replaced both rear brakes. *ak

Right front tie rod broken. 2000 dodge neon, 62,000 miles. no prior damage to the front end.*ak

While driving the car you can hear banging under the front chasis. the sway bar links have been breaking from the sway bar. twice they have been replaced by the dealer at my cost. the third time they repair at no cost. i have replaced two links on the right and two on the left side. the first time was the right. the second time was the right and left. the third time the right. the first time was may 16, 2002. the second was september 24, 2003. the third time june 1, 2004. the dealership can not find the reason to the failure ofthe links. *ak

I owned a 2000 dodge neon. i last drove the vehicle on may 25, 2004 and it had been parked outside my apartment since that time. according to the police report, on may 27, 2004 at about 2:45am my car while parked outside my apartment caught on fire. i was unaware of this and was asleep in my apartment at that time. according to the police and fire department, the fire was confined to the engine compartment and had to be put out by the fire department. according to the insurance fire investigator, the heat from the fire was so intense and engine and front end damage so severe that he was unable to determine an official cause but suspected the fire to be electrical in nature. officially according to my insurance, the cause is unknown. my insurance determined my vehicle to be a total loss. i have no reason to expect arson or that it was deliberately set fire. the police and fire departments also did not suspect arson and are not pursuing further investigation. the consequence of this fire was a big finacial loss for me(based on my annual income) due to the insurance reimbursing only half the original cost of the car. i also am thankful that i was not operating the vehicle when this happened which could have caused me serious injuries. i did have two prior accidents to the front end of this vehicle with one of the crashes requiring the engine to be removed and put back in. this crash, however, took place over a year ago and i had no problems with the neon up until may 27, 2004. as a result, i do not suspect the prior repairs to be the cause of this fire. with the recent recall of the chryslar pt cruiser, i thought i should report this neon engine fire to protect other neon owner's safety.

The car was bought in march of 2003 and 2 weeks later we had a windshield replaced . since that time when ever we have heavy rainfall water leaks in on the passenger side coming in through the heating vent . all basis have been covered concerning the windshield replacement. we thought it was an improper windshield installment but it is not.we took it to the dealership where we bought it and they cleaned out the water drain for the heater but since then we had a heavy rainfall and it still continues to leak . obviously they have no idea what the problem is and at the same time im getting more and more frustrated about this.

Had stopped at a stop sign,was proceding thru intersection when there was a loud "bang"and it felt as if something had fallen off the car.stopped vehicle and gave it an exterior inspection that found 1 tire pointing in the the expected direction and the driver's side tire pointing off in a different direction.had car towed to dealership who advised both tie-rods are broke and need to be replaced.this is a 2000 dodge neon with about 51,500 miles on it. over the phone the service person advised this is not normal wear&tear and that these parts could not be greased. i had a honda with over 250,000 miles on it and the tie rods never broke and my husband has a chevy truck with over 148,000 miles and his tie-rods are fine. the service person advised that we would be responsible for the bill to repair this.service dept.was advised that we wanted the old parts saved and they agreed.

While starting up the vehicle the srs light illuminated on the dashboard and remained on. the horn also malfunctioned. the driver drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the coil spring needed to be replaced. please provide any additional information. *nm

Bought car from father in law, he bought the car new. he had no problems with it.soon after i bought from him in 2000(it was still new!),power windows quit working then started working again.cruise control went out, still dont work. front end crash 2003 may, 4783.45 in damage, air bag did not deploy at 40mph !!! i had car repaired by non chrysler garage as per advice of erie insurance co. erie wont cover because they say its chrysler's problem, chrysler says its my problem because work was done at non daimler chrysler garage and they were rude and hung up on me! erie told me to have diagnostic check done on it becuz in aug 03 the air bag lite started to come on and horn wont work. i had the check done and they said clockspring needs replaced. not erie or chrysler will fix.

No power to radio, lights, locks, sunroof. non working airbag mosule.

Lower control arm fell off. this was due to the pivot tube and arm not being properly welded. dealer stated that consumer's vehicle was 10 days past the recall date. dealer will not fix it. *ak

The consumer took the vehicle in to a mechanic for a routine check. the mechanic noticed that the frame that holds the transmission and engine is breaking down. *mr

The recall that nhtsa set in may of 1999 for the lower control arms of the 2000 dodge neon was not applied to all 2000 dodge neons. the defective lower control arms are on my car, and i was never notified, nor sent the recall notice. my vin was not included. the lower control arms on both sides of my car have separated from the pivot tube and are secured by only a bolt. the bushings are both split. the steering wheel vibrates at all speeds, a symptom of this defect that my car has displayed for 3 years. both lower control arms must be replaced immediately or i could lose control of my car and have an accident. please, extend the recall notice for 2000 dodge neons to include those built in february of 1999, the month my car was built. i am very disturbed about this defect being ignored on my vehicle considering the danger that it poses to me. had it not been for the fact i purchased new tires, i may not have known about the defect in time. i could have died.*ak

I have not received any recall notices since purchasing my car used with 12,000 miles on it from a 5 star dealership. *jb

On numerous instances my clutch would stick, after depressing one more time it was released. this continued, until finally it remained stuck with me in the middle of an intersection. this condition then required a full replacement of the clutch system, although it was the faulty clutch cable which caused the condition. the cable consistently folded upon itself, as i am told, and was kinking up in the engine. i don't agree that a vehicle that is only a few years old and unfortunately just out of warranty should be experiencing such costly or dangerous problems. *jb

When sliding on ice i went into the ditch at approx 30 mph. the vehicle picked up speed during the slide. the ditch was steep but narrow. my front end hit the other side of the ditch causing $6000 front end damage. neither passenger or driver side air bag deployed! my seatbelt did not latch!! my wrists impacted the dash leaving my nailpolish on the stereo. my chest impacted the steering wheel. i could not lift my baby for a very long time...a year. i couldn't tie my 6 childrens shoes without pain for over two years. i still have moderate to severe pain attacks! i still do not have full function of my right wrist and typing this irritates it like crazy. my elbow was out of place. my ribs are now permanently out of place and there are injuries to my back and neck. my right side of my face goes numb and i suffer severe and frequent headaches. i am now severely depressed. i used to be an rn. i have a weight limit of 2-10 pounds with no consistent use of my right arm allowed. this is now over 4 years since my accident. nothing was done for me. i couldn't work and had to suffer the consequences of turning my car back into the dealer. i just paid the judgment from chrysler off this year. i am still upset to see so very many people still being injured and chrysler off free. i wish i had an attorney willing to sue their pants off for the life changes they have given me. i previously wore a seatbelt religiously. i'm 39 now and i promise i will never wear one again since being strangled with chrysler's belt. dealer did nothing to remedy. said they had no way to check these problems and found nothing wrong with the seatbelt. disgusting! this vehicle only had 4500 miles on it and i bought it brand new. this so call recall took place in april 1999. my purchase was september 1999. *jb

Consume rcomplained about a front lower control arm problem. consumer contacted the manufacturer, and there was a recall on this make, model, and year. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

Couple issues, faulty repair done to my car for an antifreeze leak, dealer repaired thermostat and car still leaked. another dealer told me that source of leak was the head gasket, known issue with these vehicles, currently a class suit out on it.*ak

I have a dodge neon 2000. on the morning of january 29, 2004, my airbag signal appeared with a ringing noise for a brief moment. later that day, the signal began to appear more often when turning my steering wheel. the following morning, i had the dealership to diagnose the problem. i was later informed 5 hours later it was the clockspring and it was not covered under the manufacture nor the extended warranty. the price to fix it would be $389. this is a ripoff. the reason consumers purchase automobiles with airbags is for the extra security. if there was a defect with the seat belts, there would be a recall. just like seat belts are design for protecting passengers from harm so is the airbags. thus, clocksprings should be recalled and not put on the expense of the consumer due to the manufacture not providing a more secure part especially when the consumer is still making payments. *ak

Consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 25 mph. the impact bent the hood and cracked the windshield. upon impact, none of the vehicles airbags deployed. *ak

When the engine is started air bag light comes on and stays on. when air bag light comes on horn and cruise control do not work. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that a new clock spring was needed. *ak the consumer believes the manufacturer should be responsible for replacing the clockspring since it is a safety related defect. *nm

Water was entering the trunk and rear floor through the brake lights. when this occurred it caused a short in the automatic door lock. this was caused by poor sealant of the brake lights at the factory. it was a common problem but not remedy had been found. *ak

See complaint 10053281 for initial back round info. radiator replaced due to coolant transmission blow-out. that cost me $500. then when the 5 star dealer tested the car, the transmission failed. dealer wanted 600 just to investigate and said that it could cost as much as $2,500 addl to replace. i just read about complaint 10039597 with same problem. it sounds like there is a mfg defect that chrysler is not owning up to. i called chrysler about this and they were not going to do anything about this because i did not buy extended coverage. please get back to me. thank you. *cb

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 45 mph. upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. consumer sustained serious neck/back and hip injuries. *ak

While driving there was severe vibration in the front end. the consumer had taken the vehicle to an independent shop where the mechanic replaced the left and right wheel bearings. *ak (it was turning blue per consumer) *sc

Trans died in middle of road. dealer claims i need a new radiator to repair. now i read here that this seems to be re occurring. also, mechanic from another dealer i called indicated that this was the third he has seen in the past 2 weeks. this will cost me $ 500 for radiator replacement. please help ! *cb

4 (out of 5) broken lug studs on one wheel. one lug nut/stud was already broken when going to change pads/rotor. removing remaining 4 lugs, 3 of them broke off (almost as if they were cross threaded). *la

The vehicle has had the head gasket replaced on this vehicle once. the repair was done when the vehicle only had 24000 miles on it. the vehicle is now in need of pistons, that are broken in the engine. the manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem. *ph

My 2000 dodge neon has had two brake failures. at approx 30000 miles, my driver rear brake assembly failed. at approx 33000 miles, my passenger side rear brake assey has also failed. in the first incident the dealer repaired without explaining the nature of the problem. i'll find out about this one. it goes into the shop on thursday, 12/04/03.*ak

The thread on the wheel studs gets shredded, due to corrosion. this is caused by a design flaw in the crown covers, which allows moisture and road salt to get into the thread, and seize up the lug nuts. consequently when the tires are removed or rotated the thread strips, per an engineer.*ak

Water comes in the passenger's side floor board. driver took vehicle to the dealer for analysis. the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak during heavy rains water enters the vehicle through the passenger side floor board. water has damaged fan blower, dashboard, carpet, seats, hood and panels. due to water damage mold is forming on the vehicle carpet.*mr

Dual air bags did not deploy when the car collided with the guardrail head on at approximately 70 mph after loosing control of the vehicle caused by bad weather. vehicle spinned hitting the guardrail two more times, passenger side and rear of vehicle. insurance company said that the vehicle is a total loss. chrysler corporation was notified and are looking into it, they requested location of the vehicle so they could look at it. accident caused injuries to driver and to passenger. *la

Vehicle had ongoing / intermittent problem with jerking and stalling while driving at any speed or slowing down to come to a complete stop. vehicle would restart within 10-15 minutes later. vehicle had been to dealer on three occasions. dealer replaced ignition switch on one occasion, but the problem still recurring.*ak

When braking at low speeds and without warning consumer would hear a loud noise coming from the brakes. *ak

Brake adjuster fell apart inside brake drum.

Fitting in bottom of radiator popped out causing transmission fluid to leak out. replaced radiator and 3 months later had to have transmission fixed. at the time of the radiator malfunction the car had 34,000 miles on it. at the time of the transmission failure, the car had 35,000 miles on it. the warranty period ended january 1, 2003. the failure of the radiator happened in the middle of march, 2003. daimler chrysler only paid $250.00 to have radiator replaced. i was told by the general manager of a 5-star chrysler dealership that the transmission could not have been harmed at the time the radiator failed. it cost me $1251.00 to have my transmission fixed. the second gear band was in pieces in the transmission.

Air conditioning suddenly went out from cold to hot air. code in system is p0645, says a/c clutch relay circuit, an open or shorted condition detected in the a/c clutch relay control circuit. i bought the service manual for dodge 2000 neon. i went to the dodge dealer and they said a wire breaks on the black harness attached to the clutch relay on the air conditioner. i hit a bump in the road when the air went from cold to hot air. i checked all fuses are ok. there is no power though to the harness to the high pressure cut out switch or the low pressure cut off switch or the black connector on the air conditioner. the service manual says this may be caused from defective wiring - fuse - or relay. i can't afford to go to the dealer and have them trouble shoot the problem. any ideas to what my problem is and how to fix it? i'm still paying my car off and already spent 400.00 to replace brake rotors etc.., now my air conditioning is faulty. help! help! *jb

Used 2000 dodge neon, sway bar link bolt breaks. to be replaced a second time 09/24/2003. *jb

Used 2000 dodge neon, sway bar link bolt breaks. to be replaced a second time 09/24/2003 by dodge dealership. *jb

I bought my 2000 dodge neon used in 2002 from reiliable chevrolet in springfield, mo. the car had aprox 48,000 miles on it. after owning it for a few weeks, i noticed a knocking sound whenever the car was in neutral. when the clutch was depressed the knocking sound went away. i took it to central dodge (my 5 star dealer) which told me that it was the throw out bearing. after having them fix it, which only cost me $100 because i bought the extended warrenty, the noise started again, just after a couple weeks. *ak

Consumer stated the vehicle failed emissions due to obd test failure. *ak *ph

Brakes squeak usually in the morning, dealer mentioned surface rust on drums and rotors, advised to set parking brake each evening. right rear door leaks. *nlm

While driving at 30 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision, airbags did not deploy. *ak

When making a turn steering wheel makes a clicking noise, also sometimes the keys gets stuck in ignition. dealer has replaced steering column 3 times due to the same problem. *ak

I leased a 2000 dodge neon for 4 years. over the course of the lease, i had continued trouble with rear brake noise (squealing), and took it in for service 3 times, and was told there was nothing wrong with the brakes. when i returned the vehicle at the end of the lease, i was billed $150 to fix the squealing rear brakes. i do not feel that i should be held accountable for this since i did attempt to have the brakes fixed 3 times. i should not be penalized for dodge/chrysler's "faulty" product.*ak

Ignition switch-i stop to the store one monrning and when returning to my vehicle to start, i couldn't turn the ignition switch. i had to have the car towed to the dealership and they had to replace my ignition cylinder because it locked up, which cost me $386.02. i had this car for only 3 years. will it be every 3 years i have to spend close to $400 to replace the cylinder again?*ak

My horn on my 2000 dodge neon stick on, so i pull the horn relay so i don't have a horn. i had the horn pad replace when it was under warranty. it didn't even last 30,000 miles. *ak

While driving at 65 mph on the freeway my left rear tire blew out spinning me out of control. i hit a road side sign (one leg of the sign 12" x 24" post) on the left front quarter panel, continuing down over a small incline and coming to rest a few yards away. my seat belt failed to retract, air bags failed to deploy and the seat failed to keep me in an upright position. all this failures resulting in my being throwing around inside the car.*ak

Three motor mounts broke and the engine fell. this accrued twice, second time caused a lot of damage to engine and other components. cause unknown.*ak

Consumer stated while traveling 37-40 mph and as a result of a three car crash, vehicle ran into a wall, and air bags did not deploy. *ak

I bought my car in january of 2001. i was looking through the recalls on my vehicle and there was one in april of 2001 and i did not receive anything on it. it was something about the brakes and the car idling up to high and i am having problems with that. when i push my brakes it fills like it is going to take off by itself. i have 2 very small children and i think that if you have recalls on cars that everyone that has that car should know so that no more injuries can occur due to the problem. i would greatly appreciate it if someone would send me something on this problem so that i can take it to my local dealership and get it seen about. i have a 2000 dodge neon, and as i said i found this recall on this site and i was not contacted about it in 2001 nor was i aware that such a recall exsisted. i have been having this problem out of my car for awhile now and everytime i took it to the dealership they said that nothing was wrong. i don't think that they knew what they were looking for. i would like the same respect that everyone else got and have a chance to correct the default in my car. so please send me some information immediately. thanks, ksims. ak

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning the vehicle will shut off, causing consumer to pull over, and it will be hard to get the vehicle back started.dealer notified. *ak

The horn only works occasionally. was told it is a manufacturer's defect with the airbag by our mechanic. the airbag may not work in an accident. i never know when my horn will work to communicate with other drivers.*ak

While traveling on the highway check engine light appeared on the dashboard. *ak

While traveling on the highway check engine light appeared on the dashboard, causing the vehicle to shut down. *ak

While traveling at 30 to 35 mph, another vehicle suddenly pulled out in front of the consumer's vehicle and caused an accident. the consumer's vehicle was totaled, and none of the airbags deployed. *ak *scc *jb

Extremely low engine idle when stopped. engine sometimes dies. vehicle was still under warranty. this is common for this vehicle and test showed all systems operating within specifications.*ak

Windshield wipers activate when turn signal is used. windshield wipers will then not shut off unless ignition is turned off.*ak

The drivers air bag didn't deploy when the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. *nlm

The seat belt did not lock when the consumers vehicle was involved in a front end collision. the consumer sustained injuries. *nlm

When the rear window defroster was activated smoke came from the rear windshield area and then the windshield exploded. *nlm

I took our 2000 neon (that i've had since late summer/early fall of 1999) to get an oil change and the mechanic said it looked like we had an oil leak. after further checking, he informed me that the head gasket was leaking and needed to be replaced. he told me it would cost approximately $1200. i am in the process now of calling other garages for quotes. a co-worker told me she had the same problem with her neon and the dealer covered most of the cost since this is an on-going problem with neons. please let me know any information you have on this on-going head gasket problem. i don't remember exact day in april i took it to the shop. records are at home. if you need exact date, i can find that. thank you for your help. *nlm

The vehicle caught on fire while parked. the dealer was notified. *nlm

While driving the vehicle stalled. the dealer inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate or correct the problem. *nlm

The brake lines on the vehicle were corroded.*jb

The vehicle over heated and leaked oil.*jb

I have a 2000 dodge neon i bought at 32,000miles. started over heating at 34,000mi. only on really hot days. now at 56,000 miles over heats all the time. can't drive it. found out it is a blown head gasket. dealer estimates $2500 repair. (single mom, can't afford it) found out through research and mechanics that neons are prone to blown head gaskets between 30 to 60 thousand miles. mechanic explained that the gaskets chemical compounds within the metals are not compatible. but they are no longer useing those gaskets and have replaced them with new ones that are compatible. i was informed that once replaced they have not seen any reoccuring problems. this leaves me wondering why the gaskets have not been recalled. thank you brandi

2000 dodge neon i had this dodge neon for 3 years now ; i found out the other day that i have to replace my head gasket, fuel pump and timing belt. i know i should not have to replace these items so soon. i took my car to another mechanic and they told me the same exact thing. i am truly upset about this.

2000 dodge neon leaks when it rains. tons of water on the floor board in the back seat and in the trunk. so bad that it has to be bailed out and stays wet. dealership refuses to do anything because the car is no longer under warranty. we feel this is a defect and should be fixed at no cost to us and has nothing to do with a warranty. we bought the car used in jan of 2002.

Three of the studs broke while consumer was changing the tire.*jb

On the dodge neon, when doing only maint for oil changes the drain plug will eventually have the shavings of the threads from the inside and would have to repair at a high cost, since this is not covered under the warranty.*jb

When applied pressure to the brakes, brake pedal hit the floor causing a collision. ts

I have a 2000 dodge neon. there is something wrong in with the venting system. at time it will quit blowing air out of the vent even though i can here the blower fan blowing. there is excessive moisture in the system. sometimes when i turn on the it blows out alot of mousture. it stops in the summer with the ac on and in the winter. when i try to use the vents it blows out more moisture. the side windows and rear will not defrost.

I was involved in a crash on jan 9 2003. a sation wagon took a left turn infront of me.i was driving at about 40 miles per hour with traffic. we collided.my 2000 dodge neon collided with the tire -rear passenger quarter of his staion wagon. both cars are a total loss. my issue is my airbags did not deploy. i was wearing my seat belt. i feel at 40 miles per hour ,damaging eonough of my front end that both front quaters buckled ,that the bag should of deployed.

While driving at 60 mph vehicle was in an accident. vehicle folded and the bottom separated from vehicle, but none of the air bags deployed upon impact. ts

The vehicle's gas gauge is inoperative. the gauge was reading full , but vehicle was out of gas. the dealership replaced a part(part unknown). please provide more details. ph

Consumer stated that while driving at any speed, the brake rotors are warped due to over heating, causing vibration in the steering wheel when applying the brake. dealer notified. ts consumer feels this is premature as the brake rotors have been resurfaced twice due to excessive warping. *jg

While driving consumer slammed on brakes to avoid a collision. brakes locked up and car slid approximately 15-20 feet down a hill. vehicle then collided in the rear with an suv. both the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. ts

Consumer states whenever it rains water flows through trunk and enters cabin and floods vehicle's floodboard. mr

Brake squealing and moaning when are applied. dealer has been changed front pad and rotors. please provide further information.ts

The horn on vehicle stopped operating. consumer states' without horn there is no way to warn other drivers. please provide any further information. ts

Consumer states that the seat belt will not retract back into position and it could cause the seat belt to be defective in the event of and accident. dealer notified. mr

Consumer states vehicle brake pad makes a gridding noise,feels like wheel is about to fall off,problem only exsits in the morning.had vehicle serviced,brake pad and rotor are fine. dealer states the condensation from the humidity causes mositure and makes the rotor rust,that causes the noise.cannot fix problem. nlm

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. *ak

When applying the brakes, the vehicle will start to pulsate at any speed. also, extended stopping distance. contacted dealer. *ak the consumer states the following as problems occured: the passenger air bag, throttle blade icing, defective rotors, charging system over charging-no trouble codes; 3 battery replacements(defective per mechanic), many gas tank repairs/replacements(would not take gas without clicking and ticking/filler tank/gas tank), warning brake light and buzzer chimes when brake is applied also with the gas pedal when applied (due to defective rotors and lack of brake fluid, transmission problem-grinding noise/won't go in reverse, brake noise in rear tire/brake booster replace per recall-needs rotors & pads in front, a/c blows warm air-compessor clutch wouldn't engage(found broken wire), problem with the voltage regulator, and noise in the power steering. *scc

Consumer states that the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 40mph and neither air bag deployed. dealer notified. please provide further information. ts

Consumer's vehicle collided with another car from rear at approximately 40mph. upon impact, both driver and passenger air bags did not deploy.*ak

A whistling noise when brakes were applied was a result of spring clip on back of brakes that go into piston, rusted off. this can cause loss of brake power.*ak

While driving at 60 mph and turning cruise control on vehicle jumped to 90 mph, and consumer could not release cruise control. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak

A crack on passenger side dashboard where air bags will come out if deployed.afraid that air bag will deploy without vehicle being in an accident.*ak

Steering became hard while driving at 45 mph. vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer that power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. feel free to provide any further information.*ak

While driving cruise control will engage without warning if previously turned on/off during the same trip. consumer very concerned because car will revert to previous cruise speed. dealer could not duplicate problem. *ak consumer stated that cruise control disengages only if the cancel button is pressed. *yh

While driving at 35-45 mph consumer flipped vehicle over several, times but none of the air bags deployed. contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak

While driving 35 to 40mph applied brakes and they would not oerate properly, causing vehicle to rearend another vehicle. vehicle was totaled. driver was injured. *ak

When driving, steering would make grinding noises when turning either right or left. this causes steering to be hard to turn. problem is intermittent. had taken vehicle to dealer and nothing was found.*ak *yh

While traveling on the highway noticed that smoke was coming from underneath the vehicle. dealership was aware of problem.*ak

Whenever brakes are applied to slow down, would make a loud noise before vehicle stops. has taken vehicle to another dealer who corrected the problem. had the brake pads and rotors fixed. *jg

Consumer was traveling at 40 mph when another vehicle struck consumer's vehicle on left front side. upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. please provide any further information.*ak

Vehicle was turned on and in park when it suddenly lurched forward, knocking consumer down and unconscious. before stopping, vehicle turned in a counter clockwise motion, destroying all objects in its path. . dealer and manufacturer were notified.*ak

When applying brakes there is a loud howling noise, dealer determined it was the firestone tires that were makinf the noise.*ak.*mj

Head gasket is leaking coolant onto engine. dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak*yh

When vehicle was hit head-on air bags did not deploy.*ak

Steering column vibrates at highway speed, causing vehicle to become unstable when hitting uneven pavement. dealer replaced steering column once. *ak. the problem reoccured after 3,000 miles.*yh

While traveling at 35 to 40 mph, another vehicle traveling at the same speed hit driver's vehicle head on. upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. please provide any further information. *ak

Vehicle was in a full frontal collision while going approximately 25-30mph. airbag did not deploy, causing an injury. manufacturer was notified and stated vehicle did not meet criteria for airbag to deploy. vehicle is totaled. *ak driver sustained major injuries, passenger sustained minor injuries. *slc

While driving about 35 mph and when applying brakes lost control of vehicle and crashed into guardrails. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. dealer was not contacted. please provide more information.*ak

Consumer had noticed a pin hole on radiator water hose which had to be replaced. dealer could not determibe how it was caused. please provide more information. *ak

While driving about 35 mph, stepped on brakes pedal but brakes did not activate, and pedal went to the floor. vehicle had crashed into the guardrail. dealer had not been contacted. please provide more information.*ak

Vehicle was going 35mph on dry road, and seat belts didn't hold upon impact. consumer's vehicle hit two other vehicles, but only one was hit head on. dealer and manufacturer were notified, but vehicle was totaled. consumer's nose was partially severed from steering wheel due to seat belts not holding. consumer will add more information.*ak

Vehicle was going 35mph on dry road. front air bags did not deploy upon impact consumer's vehicle hit two vehicles, but only one head on. front airbags on both sides did not deploy. dealer and manufacturer were notified but the vehicle was totaled. the consumer's nose was severed from the steering wheel due to the air bag not deploying. *ak consumer states r/r seat belt retractor button on belt was broken and installed, also left front seat belt was replaced, and sun roof molding was loose and falls on consumer?s head. *yd

Engine knockis in morning when starting up vehicle. contacted dealer, and dealer replaced compressor for air conditioner, and rebuilt transmission. but, problem has not been remedied. *ak

While driving front driver's side and passenger's side tires lose pressure, which causes rear abs brakes to make a knocking sound when the brakes are applied. please add any further details. *ak

While driving and without warning headlights become extremely dim, causing poor visibility. also interior lights are experiencing the same problem, becoming dim, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak

Brake system intermittently fails to stop when brake pedal is pressed. dealership has examined vehicle and determined that brake booster is causing this problem to occur. please provide any additional inforamtion / documentation.*ak

While driving on highway driver heard a noise coming from rear . contacted dealer. please provide further information.*ak

When starting vehicle ignition has caused problems with not starting or getting stuck. she has replaced ignition switch twice, and was told by mechanic that it was unsafe to continue driving vehicle.*ak

When entering vehicle after a rainy night there would be condensation in and a musty odor present in vehicle. driver couldn't use a/c in summer time due to odors. dealer has seen vehicle 7 times, and claimed problem didn't exist.*ak

Consumer stated water leaks into trunk, which in return makes puddles of water on floorboard on the passengers side. contacted dealer. *ak. *slc

While driving there is a squeaking noise coming from rear wheel. dealership is aware of problem.*ak

Received recall notice 01v154000. several dealerships refused to do repairs. contacted manufacturer, and was informed to set up appointment with dealership. took vehicle to dealership, and service manager refused to do recall repairs on brakes vacuum booster hose. was driving vehicle down mountain, and had no brakes to slow down. vehicle went off mountain. driver jumped out and suffered serious injuries. vehicle totaled. manufacturer indicated not responsible for non repairs.*ak

Drivers lap and shoulder belt buckle will remain locked in latching mechanism. cause unknown. *ak driver lap and shoulder belt are very difficult to put in latching mechanism.*slc

When you drive the car acts like it has a bad spark plug but wen you check one is full of oil its shuts off when it does that and it takes a minute to start back up. *tr

The consumer stated the headlight switch failed. the consumer looked under the steering column and noticed that the switch wire had burned.*jb

Consumer had problems with intermittent engine stalling. while driving the vehicle on the highway at 70 mph vehicle lost total power which left the driver with no power steering or brakes. dealer was contacted, and vehicle was taken into the shop, but the dealer was not able to find anything.*ak

Another driver at 30 to 35 mph, hit consumer mid-front section, and none of the airbags deployed.*ak

Whenever it rains, i have a lot of water on the back floorboards and trunk. sometimes it's about an inch or two high. we've tried numerous ways to control it or even to get it dry so that it would not mildew. it does not work and it smells really bad now. it seems to be a factory problem and will try to get dealer to fix. seems like many people have not been successful doing that but more complains from people someday may help. *nm

Vehicle was involved in a 65 mph frontal collision in which air bags did not deploy. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak

Consumer received recall notice 01v230000 concerning brake power assist: booster. dealer has yet to receive parts for recall repairs. please provide any further information.*ak

Vehicle was parked outside and rear window bubbled, and then glass shattered all over back seat. dealership was aware of problem. *ak

There is a loud knocking noise in engine at 55 mph only, vehicle taken to dealer 4 times, could not find a problem. at 5th visit to dealer, consumer was told that knocking sound was normal. *ak

Vehicle was in a accident, right passenger's side and right side were affected. in order for vehicle to line up vehicle had to remodeled. bumper was not put on properly. dealership was aware of problem.*ak

Transmission line hose connector blewout, causing vehicle to stall out and die. dealer has inspected vehicle and radiator. please provide further informaiton.*ak

Consumer received recall letter 01v154000 in june. fox chrysler dealer on grant ave in auburn, ny. 13021 phone # 800-447-1056 had no idea when parts will become available. *ak

Consumer has contacted dealer in reference to recall number 00v154000/ manufacturer's recall 983, dealer stated parts were not available. parts would not be available until further notice. please provide any further details.*ak

When driving at 20 mph consumer was involved in a frontal impact in which neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. also, there was damage to front end. consumer has contacted dealer. please provide any further details.*ak

Recall 01v154000, dom 983. took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs, and dealer did not have parts. please add vin. *ak

Intermittently when brakes are applied brakes pulsate, causing vehicle to virbrate. dealer repaired vehicle three times. however, problem has reoccurred. please provide further information.*ak

While driving 50 to 55 mph pressed on accelerator and it stuck, almost causing an accident. also, has to press on accelerator several times before it will release. sometimes has to turn off vehicle. contacted dealer. *ak

Transmission cooling line connector to radiator have popped out and caused fluid to leak. dealer was notified. feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak

Recall# 01v154000/ manufacturer's recall 983 contacted dealer about recall repairs, and dealer stated they did not have the parts.*ak

Consumer is unable to have vehicle repaired under manufacturer's recall 983. parts are unavailable until further notice. consumer did not know dealerships name, address or phone. please provide further details.*ak

Whenever turning or braking vehicle squeaks. took vehicle to dealer, and they went for a test drive with consumer, and there was no squeaking. soon as consumer left dealer, squeaking started again. please provide any further information.*ak

Ongoing problem with noises coming from wheels when applying brakes. vehicle been into dealer shop on three occasions for cleaning, but problem still occurring. vehicle been back in for the forth time and cause could not be found.feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak

Consumer received recall notification 01v154000 on july 17,2001, and has been contacting albany dodge inc. in albany ,ny tele#5184388461 to have recall repairs performed. but dealer has no parts . consumer has been calling very week. *ak

Recall# 00 v 075 000: rear brake valve. brake fluid is leaking from right rear wheel press valve. dealer has been notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. feel free to provide any further information. *ak

Recall number 0v154000. consumer received recall letter concerning brake vacuum booster system. contacted dealer, dealer had no parts available to remedy recall problem. *ak consumer was informed that the part would take one month to arrive, when he did arrive the dealer put the part on another vehicle even thought that part had the consumers name on it.*jb

There was a loud rattle in passenger's air bag area that dealer said could not be fixed.*ak

While applying brakes vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly to 80mph. dealer has inspected vehicle, and reattached vaccum hose that was not installed correctly. *ak consumer states this has happened 3 times before 4-12-2001 vehicle was taken into shop but dealer could not find anything wrong. *jb

There is a squeaking noise present while driving vehicle. dealer says it's due to brake pads and rotors.*ak horn is out. the vehicle run hard and is loud. the front end is low when coming out on into a driveway. *yh

Vehicle was involved in a 45 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. please give any further details.*ak

Vehicle was involved in a 45 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause has not been determined. please give any further details. *ak

Every two to three months rotors has to be changed or rotated. dealer has corrected problem twice, but it's reoccurring. *ak

After ten thousand miles when depressing brakes pedal vehicle vibrated. dealer replaced brakes, but problem returned. please provide further information.*ak

When driving at 20-40 mph consumer applied brakes when vehicle started to decelerate, but vehicle failed to stop in a timely manner, causing consumer to rear end another vehicle.*ak insurance company informed consumer that there was a recall, 01v154, consumer had not received any recall, insurance company is pursuing the matter with chrysler. *slc

When starting vehicle it jerks. when applying brakes there is vibration. also, engine check light comes on. dealership is aware of problem.*ak

Consumer tried to brake and they felt like a brick, consumer had throwen car into park. there was a recall for brake hose but this vehicle was not included.*ak

Brake line bracket rubbs through brake line, causing brake fluid to leak. please give any further details.*ak

When approaching a intersection and appyling brakes vehicle slowed down,and then unexpectedly accelerated, brake pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. please give any further details. *ak

Consumer ran into a ditch, hit a sign and airbags didn't deploy. vehicle cannot be driven. dealer has to inspect vehicle to find the error. airbag wasn't on, and fuse wasn't blown. *ak

While backing out of a parking space engine idle increased, causing loss of vehicle control. brakes failed to stop vehicle due to malfunction within brake vacuum hose. vehicle not included in recall number 01v154000. please give any further details. *ak

Consumer was braking as normal but vehicle was racing, and did not stop in time, causing a rear end accident. accelerator did not go down. *ak air bags didn't deployed during accident. *yh

While driving driver's and passenger's seat belts will lock up, attaching person to seat and leaving no space for movements.*ak

Key to the door lock and truck sometimes won't open. weather was not a factor. it started in summer. consumer would have to climb through hatch to unlock doors. dealer fixed problem . *ak

Front crash at 45 mph, neither airbag deployed. *ak

Consumer was traveling 35mph on a side street and vehicle in front of him suddenly stopped, and hit him from the back. upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy. *ak

While driving vehicle hesitates and will not pick up speed, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak

Consumer had a head-on collision at about 30-35 mph and front bumper was crushed in, but air bags did not deploy. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. *ak

While driving 30mph steering wheel became stuck. was not able to steer & maintain control of vehicle. put on hazards. managed to stop vehicle & then had pushed vehicle to nearby mechanic. was informed that serpentine belt had broken due to being defective.*ak

Defective motor mounts broke at 6,000 miles of wear. dealer notified, and made repairs. please feel free to provide any further on this matter.*ak

While driving 50mph suddenly it felt like something was grabbing vehicle. went into a spin & ended in a ditch. left rear tire sidewall blewout, but tread was still intact. goodyear, eagle ls, dot m6mshmcr199 with 1,000 miles p185/60r15. *ak

Consumer was traveling 35mph on highway and was turning on a side street, went to apply brakes, and brakes locked up. there was an accident, consumer hit the side of the street. *ak

Airbag light stays on and horn is inoperative. also, air bag may deploy unexpectedly or won't deploy in event of a crash. parts are not available.*ak

Vehicle has stopped 3 times with in a two week time frame. *ak

Problem with battery not holding its charge properly. feel free to provide additional information concerning this problem. *ak

Vehicle was involved in rear end collision, which forced consumer vehicle into another vehicle in front. at an impact of 40-45 mp both air bags did not deploy. vehicle was considered totaled by insurance company. also, driver's seat collapsed backward. dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak the manufacturer was not helpful in finding the cause for air bag not deploying during accident. *yh

While pulling out of driveway or at a stop and about to proceed vehicle stalled unexpectedly which could have caused a crash. went to arbitration board in which chrysler stated that it was the caharacteristic of vehcle because of emission standards. please provide further information. *ak

When driving and upon making a left or right hand turn consumer noticed a popping sound coming from front. dealer has been contacted four times, and has not replaced parts, but joints were oiled. please provide any further details.*ak

Spring in the gas pedal broke while driving at 65 mph, causing it to fly straight up. dealer has been ocntacted.*ak

Vehicle vibrates real badly. dealer told consumer to bring vehicle in, but parts were not available. dealer was suppose to call in 2-3 days, but to this date hasn't called. vehicle can't exceed over 65mph.*ak

While driving at approximately 55 mph vehicle in front stopped suddenly, causing consumer to rearend the other vehicle. upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, causing injuries in face/arms and neck. vehicle possibly was totaled. *ak

Interior trunk lock wasn't operable. consumer went to open the trunk and lock wouldn't unlock/ cigerette lighter and cd player failed. consumer took vehicle to the dealership. mechanic told her that they couldn't duplicate the problems. *ak seat belt malfunctions. door light and dome light stays on alarm system malfunctons continuously. power windows malfunctions. cruise control failed. the vehicle stalled on the road. vehicle alignment problems while using brakes. *yh

When driving andfor no apparent reason and without operator operating windshield wiper switch windshield wipers will turn off and on. problem is linked to an electrical problem. also, note car alarm often sounds off. consumer has contacted dealer. please provide any further details.*ak

When consumer changes gears vehicle stops without prior notice, and loses power. also, tires tread was defective. she will contact dealership.*ak

While driving at 60 mph vehicle struck another vehicle in the rear, and seat belts did not restrain, and air bags did not deploy. dealer has been contacted.*ak

Vehicle dies unexpectedly. once vehicle died, and consumer hit another vehicle. *ak

In a front end collision at 45 mph vehicle was totaled, and air bags did not deploy. dealer has been contacted.

When placing foot on the gas pedal foot will get stuck on the pedal because of the middle console which holds the foot on the side.*ak

Consumer was traveling 40-50mph and another vehicle pulled out in front & severely damaged consumer's vehicle front end. also, upon impact, front air bags didn't deploy. *ak

While traveling at 40 mph and as a result of an accident air bags did not deploy. please provide further information. *ak

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. *ak *ml

Vehicle has been experiencing intermittent stalling while accelerating from a stop position. also, power steering pump makes unnecessary noise. dealer notified, replaced power steering pump once, but problem is reoccurring.*ak *ml

Steering shakes no matter what speed the vehicle is going. vehicle was taken to dealer for repaires 2weeks ago & problems is back again. *ak

Consumer was involved in 30 mph frontal collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. please give any further details. *ak

After parking the vehicle on a slight incline with emergency brake fully engaged, vehicle rolled backwards into the street and was hit by a truck. dealer has fixed vehicle. *ak

Throttle stuck, causing vehicle to accelerate suddenly. dealer has been notified and will inspect the vehicle. *ak

Power steering reservoir: fluid is too small, power steering fluid has to be checked every 7,000 miles. t dealer has been contacted. *ak

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 65mph. upon impact, the airbags did not deploy, and the restraints did not retract, resulting in minor injuries. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak

When vehicle was involved in a head on collision, traveling 30-35 mph, there was no deployment of driver's side or passenger's side air bags. vehicle was totalled in the crash. report given father, charles wise. *ak

Consumer is stating that her daughter, lora beth, was involved in a head on collision and killed. she was driving at 35-40 mph. she was wearing a safety belt, and the airbag deployed. she was sitting at least 10 inches from the steering wheel, and was 5 feet 7 inches tall. parents believe the deploying force of the airbag may have killed her. the neon?s design dips in the front and if a driver slams on the brake it would dip even more, this might delay the air bag deployment. *yd

Head gasket failure due to unknown manufacture defect. dt

I am having a problem with the service center. they removed a part from my car and told me it was broken when it wasn't. then they are trying to charge me for it. they said another part was broken, but they broke it. they are committing fraud. i don't want to pay them for damage they did to my vehicle. mr

Occasionally when putting driver side window down, all gauges go up and down, and there is a loud chimming noise. transmission went @ 50,000 mi. chrysler paid half at dealerships request, after car was serviced, i sent chrysler a letter explaining all of my problems, and response was: dealership handled the transmission problem and chrysler was not willing to help me, and they also informed me that the dealership told them that i never reported the problem with the gauges (this is because i lived in another location and took my car to a 5 star dealership in ct, and they could not find the problem). oil leaking, (was first informed of this when the dealership was fixing the transmission problem) there is now a puddle of oil resting in the lower part of the engine, car stalled at light, very strong fumes upon starting and while driving, and car seems to be shifting late...contacted dealership and made appt. for 8-15-02. also, rear brakes seem to lock up and make alot of noise, front brakes squeal. thank you.

Car runs very rough. idles rough. when shifting gears car "jerks" excessivly. when trying to maintain the car at a steady speed the car "rocks and jerks" until acceleration. car does not want to stay running. when taking off from a stop the car will start to take off and die. very dangerous to try to cross an intersecion. the check engine light comes on and will stay on for days at a time and then go off and not come on far an extended period of time.*ak

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My neon has 16,000 miles on it and the tires have screeched since i ibought the car. the dealership said that is normal in rainy weather. well the weather is no longer rainy and chrysler refuses to stand behind their brakes. they told me i need new brakes shoes and the rotors shaved and they even charged me to tell me that. mr

Head gasket failure at 60000 service tech claims a large portion of the same vehicles are coming in with the same problem. he warned me of this even before he pulled the car in. this shop does not do head gasket service, so he had nothing to gain by pointing that out to me. *aki

Abs failed ,front brakes locked rear brakes failed, airbags did not deploy, seat belt did not lock during collision. *ak

My car was totaled after being involved in an automotive accident on october 29, 2000. as i exited sr - 869 at atlantic blvd i applied my brakes and they failed . this failure caused my veh to crash into another veh and that veh hit the veh in front of it. the driver of veh 2 sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital. i did not understand why my brakes failed on that night until i received a recall notice on this vehicle and subsequent models also. i have sustained alot of monetary loss due to this brake failure and my driving record is ruined..i am filing this complaint prior to seeing an attorney . i would apppreciate any help that you could give me. *ak

Dealerships have told me repeatdly the problems i have had with my car are all in my head. no safety defect listed. *ak

Both airbags failed upon vehicle rear-ending a larger vehicle. *ak

I will try to only refer to the visits made to the dealership to repair my vehicle directly relevant to this issue, though keep in mind i have been in service on 8 different occasions with my car. on may 7, 2001, i got in my vehicle to go to work in the morning, the car was dead and would not start. i called roadside assistance. my car was towed to the dealership, and i was told that the battery had a dead cell, and was replaced. *ak

This car is a lemon!!! i've been to the dealer to get it fixed over 4 times and it again is overheating. help me!*ak

Driving in our car we experienced a loud noise from the right rear of the car, took it to our local goodyear mechanic, he stated and showed me that the calipers were not funcitioning correctly in the rear, both inboard brake pads were metal to metal while the outboard pads were like new. thankfully we heard the noise so a brake failure did not occur. upon taking it to the dealer they stated this was abnormal and a problem, but not covered under warranty, no replacement or service to the calipers were made. i am now waiting for it to prematurely wear out again. the dealer exclaimed that he had never seen a car wear out that quickly on one side of the pads. i believe it is a caliper failure, confirmed by the goodyear service person. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

During a front end crash at 30 mph, the air bags and seat belts did not function, causing the driver to suffer head trauma after striking the steering wheel.*ak

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.

After the car was serviced for the power brake vacuum recall, the "new" vacuum hose fell off within 3 miles. the engine reved to 2000 rpm and the brakes were almost inoperative. after stopping the car i opened the hood and saw hose completly off on the engine side. i replaced the hose and continued on. i informed the dealer of the problem and of my repair they said they would talk with the mechanic.*ak

I brought my car in october of 99 and i've been through 11 brand new tires for some unexplained reason i keep having blowouts all the treads are intact but the sides of the tires end up with chunks missing from them. i was driving in the city doing about 30 when i felt my car pulling away from me and i could barley control it so i pulled over to check it out n there were 2 chunks missing out fot the outer side of the tire from it blowing out and the inner side of the tire looked like someone took a can opener to it. needless to say the 4 original tires my car came with did the same thing those tires were replace and my tires can only be replaced by good year model p185/60r15 no other tire fits i had 4 tires replaced in mayof 2000 then i replaced another 3 because of the same problem in feb2001 all at my own expense and it is now july and a nother tire blew im sick of it. at first i thought maybe it was just wear and tare but not im starting to wonder 11 tires in less then 2 years something has to be wrong.*ak (tiresize: p185\60r15)

This vehicle has extreme surges in the motor, on start up if a/c unit is turned on car may stall, also "grinding" noise from engine on over nite start ups. surge in engine during the winter season is also a problem, snow or ice covered road are bad enough, let alone the vehicle decieds to surge, when this happens i would put the gear selector to neutral. dodge dealer has informed me that they would have to keep the car overnight, but that is not good for me because i need my car. they also told me that there are a number of noises that dodge has deemed acceptiable.*ak

Two other owners of dodge neons have had the same problem. *ak

Dealer notified. replaced air conditioner compressor and fixed broken wires. second time wires came loose (date: 5-24-2000), dealer fixed and reluctantly accepted the charges. *ak

The complaints that i have for the air bags, seat belts and brakes the same problems occured during another accident on january 16, 2001. during both accidents i was pressing on my brakes and it seemed as if the car would not stop. at the time of impact the seat belts did not catch and the air bags did not deploy. the accident that occured on january 16, 2001, because the seat belt did not catch and the air bag did not deploy i was injured when my head impacted the windshield. i informed the dodge corporation of the problems and all i was told is that there is not a recall on my car. i noticed that the headgaskets began leaking approximately a month ago, i contacted the dealership about a week ago and was told it would take about $700.00 in repairs. i called several other garages for quotes on the repairs and the first thing out of the mechanics mouth was i should take it back to the dealership that there was a recall on the headgaskets. i called the dealership back and was told it did not apply to my car since mine was susposed to be a 2000 model. but since them i have found out that my car was actually manufactured in january 1999. any help that you can give me concerning my car would be greatly appreciated. thank you. *ak

Clearcoat shows signs of deteriorating. wheels replaced once after app. 6 mo. new wheels are doing the same.*ak

No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak (tiresize: 185/15r)( dot number: tire size: 185/15r )

I believe this car is a lemon! i have had it in to the dealership 3 times for the driver seat tracks not functioning properly, they don't move back all the way. it now needs to go back a fourth time because it will not engage properly and i am afraid it will let go and fly backwards while i am driving. the steering wheel shakes back and forth as if someone is moving it left to right. the dealership will not take responsibility for this and states that is for the tire mfg. to fix, however my mechanic beleives the tires are fine.*ak

On april 23, 2001, i was driving from cape cod to my home in campton, nh. the emissions control warning light came on and as i was pulling into the right lane to find an exit the car began losing power. as i approached exit 38, on interstate 93n, smoke started coming out of exhaust and by the time i reached the end of the exit the car stalled which was good because my brakes went all the way to the floor. when the car stalled the interior began filling with black smoke and i grabbed my dog by the collar and evacuated the car. seconds after, the car burst into flames which shot out from under the hood. by the time the fire trucks arrived the car was burned beyond repair, including all my personal belongings inside the car.*ak

Service rep stated brakes need to be replaced as well as rotors. stated front pads are almost at wear sensor. need to be replaced. rotors also need to be replaced--corroded due to severe weather conditions in the buffalo area this past winter. rotors cannot be turned because they would be below specs and cause pulsating.rotors as not damaged by brakes but by road salt? chrysler stated i have no recourse. please advise

Since 1/15/01 the battery is dead if the car is not driven every day. if we let the car sit for one full day, the battery is dead. the dealer has replaced the module and radio thinking that is the problem. it is back in the shop now because the battery went dead after one day of not driving the car. the technicians cannot find the problem of why the battery goes dead.*ak

While driving through shopping center at about 25 mph tried to make left turn down lane the steering wheel locked in mid turn and my son looked down to see why wheel locked and slammed head on into a concrete light post, causing over $4000.00 in damage to the car. also the airbag did not deploy during a head on inpact

My neon started making a noise--knocking noise in the pistons at around 5800 mi.contacted chrysler about the problem.a representative from chrysler told me that the noise was normal for those type of cars.you can hear the noise when it's warm out from aprox. 10ft away--this is wrong for a new car.i could have bought a clunker-to have this noise.what do i do?please e mail me &let me know..thank you!

How many unsafe items should there be before you can request the lemon law act.when i purchase this vehicle i was told i had to keep it because i signed the registration (i notice the pass.airbag compartment securely fastened and i didn't not want the car. since then which was 11/26/1999, the dodge neon has been recalled twice and i have to take it to the dealer because the rear passenger seat is not attached to the frame>is this a safety hazard?*ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

The original battery was replaced 12,000 miles ago and less than 3 months later this new battery died. chrysler & dealer refused to replace regardless of the fact that the battery lasted less than 3 months. the cause of this second battery failure like the first was determined to be its closeness to the engine block and its intense aount of heat generated during normal use combined with the tropical climate of florida. i beleive that chrysler is aware of this but will not offer a protective shield to reduce the extreme heat that the battery must endure. i contacted chrysler today and the associate not only was rude but like the dealer did not offer any possible solution. the dealer claims that another replacement battery for my automobile will cost $110.00 plus tax and would not offer any further assistance. *ak

Seat belt did not work ( retract) during a frontal car accident. in addition, the air bags did not open either. the car accident was a severe accident. *ak

I feel this car has a design problem. it is too low in the front and too high in the rear. the driver cannot see the hood or trunk. you must drive by instinct instead of sight. (unsafe condition) there is only 6 inches of clearance between the road and a frame behind the front bumper. it hits bumper type curbs in parking lots and any high spots on the road.. and if you are on a road under a paving job( there are many in my area) and hit a sewer sticking up there would be major damage or possibly the car would pole vault on to its roof it almost happened to me. i was told by the dealer and chrysler that the vehicle was normal and it just takes getting used to. maybe so but my wife feels it is a very unsafe car and she is afraid to drive it. who ever the lady was that called me from chrysler said she had the same car and the same problem with not being able to see when backing up and not being able to see the hood when going forward. i feel this is an unsafe automobile.

Vehicle has been doing this problem since the day i purchased it. i am tired of taking it to the dealer and they not fixing. service manager told me that there was in fact a problem, but because the computer isn't registering any codes, they can't fix it. he told me he wanted the car to "die." i personally do not want it to die because it is dangerous!! the engine completely cut out on me when i was going 65 mph and has also done so at a stop. the vehicle stumbles and hesitates at accelaration between gears and then will cut out with no prior warning except a slight shaking of the vehicle. the dealership (ourisman dodge) keeps telling me that they can't fix it until the computer registers...well, that may be too late.*ak

Rear belt loses tension when you install a baby carseat after pulling the shoulder belt in order to create tension on the lapbelt to hold the carseat tight. what happens is that there is a plastic piece that goes in the buckle connector, and when you apply pressure it breaks appart, giving no tension to the belt and the car seat can easily move forward. please look at this pictures i took to show you clearly ww.vegena.net/jpg/neon1.jpg , www.vegena.net/jpg/neon2.jpg and ....neon3.jpg , neon4.jpg, i fixed it temporaly by putting together the 2 plastic pieces and applying soft pressure so that they don't break loose. i applied this kind of "normal" pressure to my dodge caravan and the belt tighted great. my suggestion is to replace the buckle connector with the same kind that the caravan 1997 uses. thanks

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. *ak

10 services, a/c, 3 power steering, 3 transmission leaks, 3 battery realted problems

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

The car has a manual transaxel. it jerks when shifting and when releasing foot from gas and return when driving in all gears. acts like incorrect fuel/air mixture. dealer claims this is normal. it is elusive but not normal. it could prove dangerous merging onto freeway.

Have replaced the front disc pads assemblies and have had the rotor assemblies resurfaced 3times, the steering wheel shakes during braking at highway speeds. car shudders during low speed stopping at traffic lite /stops signs. any help would be appreciated . *ak

The driver and passenger airbags did not deploy in a head on collision at approx 30mph. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

This vehicle has stumbled and stalled upon accelerating from a stop. this makes it very serious when trying to avoid other cars when yealding into tarffic from a stop or in my case trying to get out of the way of emergency vehicle's 3 trips to dealer car still there thet say they have no fix for problem

This car has stumbled and stalled on acceleration since the day it was purchased, it has been back to the dealer several times and they say nothing is wrong, the manufacturer has also been contacted without any success. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Horn fails when vehicle is driven in rain and does not work until replaced

Car throttles up without driver input under cold or warm engine, on and off cruise control, stopped or rolling. this has happened 2 times in reverse, 2 times at highway speed on cruise, and stopped and rolling in foward drive.

Car was running, but parked. engine caught fire, burning completely the front of the vehicle. my son escaped, the flames engulfed the engine, both the fire department and the police department were at the scene. he luckily was able to get out of the car. the front of the car was burned beyond recognition.

There is a vibration in the steering wheel. the steering column was replaced. *jg there was also a grinding noise when making turns, the left front axle had made a grinding noise, and the vehicle leaked when it had rained. *scc

There are grinding noises when making turns. the rotors needed to be resurfaced. *jg

Consumer is having trouble getting the key out of the ignition. *jg

The vehicle leaks in the rain producing a moldy smell. *jg

Consumer states that the power steering makes rubbing and winning noises when the vehicle turns. *yh

Consumer states that the brakes make a rubbing and whining noise continuously. *yh

The oil was leaking from oil pan due to oil pan gasket failure. *yh

Consumer took vehicle in for safety recall o1v154000 to replace brake booster hose, however dealer stated that parts were out of stock, consumer still waiting to hear from dealer regarding recall repair. *tt

Prior to recall notification consumer had the brake booster hose replaced, also the master cylinder, 2 calipers, 2 wheel cylinders, front brake pads and also the brake fluid was replaced due to contamination, consumer is requesting reimbursement.*jb

While driving, consumer heard a loud noise and rolled down the window to see that tire was going flat.(goodyear eg eagle p185/65r14)*jb

Consumer received recall notification 983, however when consumer arrived for the appointment she was informed that there were no parts available.*jb

The battery died causing the vehicle not to start and the remote control does not function properly. nlm

The brakes were making squealing noise because they had eaten halfway through the rotors. nlm

The steering wheel makes a whinning noise when turning. nlm

The sunroof was leaking water into the vehicle. nlm

The trunk does not function properly. nlm

The vehicle experiences excessive engine vibration at idle, the dealer tested other neon's and stated that they all vibrate, possible design flaw. nlm

When turning on the heater or ac it makes a loud grinding noise and the vehicle feels like the engine looses power, dealer replaced the pcm. nlm

The brakes make noise, the dealer found that the wear indicator was rubbing against the rotors, dealer replaced rotors and pads. nlm

The vehicle experiences intermittent power surges (loss of power) when driving over 50 mph upon acceleration. nlm

The lights flicker intermittently, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. nlm

The vehicle experiences popping noise from the steering column and noise from the front end while turning, the dealer replaced the rack and pinion gear assembly twice, the steering wheel is misaligned, faulty imtermediate shaft/brake tube caused the steering wheel to shake. nlm

The air bags failed to deploy when the vehicle was involved in an accident which caused the vehicle to rollover 3 times, the engine did not shut off due to a faulty resistor, the consumer sustained a crushed t-6 vertabrae. nlm

Consumer hit the brakes to keep from hitting the vehicle in front when the brakes failed causing crash and injury to consumer. *slc

Consumer was involved in accident and airbags experienced no deployment, consumer had numerous injuries. *slc

Battery failed. *slc

Power steering pump failed. mjs

Front crash at 45 mph , seatbelt did not restrain consumer, hit her head on steering wheel. *ak

Car was pulling to the right. dealer said a screw was loose, so they tightened it. month later still pulling, they did an alignment, that still didn't work. 3 inch bar that holds back wheel was bent, support bar. driver's side tire was bent inward.*ak

There is no summary currently available

There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, odi found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations. additionally, the report rate is low (1.60/100k).the information available fails to establish the existence of a defect trend at this time.further allocation of agency resources to this issue is unwarranted and the preliminary evaluation is being closed.