1995 Dodge Neon acceleration problems

Filed Oct 4, 2003 · Acceleration · 119,500 miles · OH

1995 dodge neon. Throttle body. Was built without an "o" ring seal. Engine gets wet, throttle body ruined. When it gets moisture inside, the car has trouble accelerating. Sometimes it does, others it does not. It feels like driving a four cylinder car with three bad spark plucks, the engine misses, and bogs down. Bad news if your on the highway and the people behind you want to drive through you because your not going the speed limit. Dodge says that since its not a "safety issue* which, it is if you see the people in my rearview driving up to my bumper when it happens, they don't have to replace it, but I can feel free to pay the 450 dollars in parts alone and let them fix their problem.

Filed Jun 10, 2003 · Acceleration, Engine · 82,741 miles · MI

Chronic engine oil leaks. Cylinder head oil leak repaired (including front cam seal, valve cover, spark plug tube, egr, cover tube flange, intake manifold, and throttle body) on 11/26/99 at 82k miles. Front cam seal replaced on 12/31/01 at 105k000miles. Front cam seal failure on 6/9/02 at 125k miles. Failure caused damage to cam shaft. All leaks were potential fire hazards.

Filed Jun 2, 2003 · Acceleration, Airbags · IL

The clockspring is not working. The airbag light is on, the horn doesn't work, and the cruise control doesn't work.

Filed Sep 4, 2002 · Acceleration, Electrical · MI

Cruise control went out shortyly after dealer reprogrammed PCM. Rear main seal has been an ongoing problem with constant leaks. Radio began working intermittently about year and half ago and now is completely out. Instrument cluster was working intermittently for about a year and then completely went out. A/c condensor went out and took belts with it. I have done alot of internet research and word of mouth research and found that all these components are common failurs. Called dodge complaint line only to have them tell me I'm sol since warranty is up.

Filed Dec 31, 2001 · Acceleration · VA

Vehicle is losing it's power while driving. When accelerating vehicle will rev up or sometimes just slow down. Please provide more information.

Filed Oct 9, 2001 · Acceleration, Engine · OK

Bleeder valve cap cracked, causing fuel to leak from the car. Occured 3 different times. Oil leak occurred from the head gasket. Erratic and difficulty when accelerating.

Filed Apr 25, 2001 · Acceleration · MT

We are told 1995 neons had a notice calling for a new throttle plate at a 200+ cost unbenounced to the customer this could have been a serious accident driving in traffic and just stopped no warning at all .

Filed Jan 5, 2001 · Acceleration · IN

Throttle position sensor was build without an o-ring. Whole throttle body needed to be replaced before repairs could be completed. Repairs done at an independent shop. *ak consumer states there was wild spiking of the speedometer.

Filed Nov 17, 2000 · Acceleration · PA

Vehicle lost power once it stopped or at slow turning speed. Gas pedal pushed to floor, and vehicle would only go 2 to 3 MPH. After about 10 minutes, power was restored. Dealer was contacted, could not find cause. *ak the probllem was reoccuring frequently but the dealer was not able to find the cause of the problem.

Filed May 2, 2000 · Acceleration, Engine · NY

Head gasket will cost $600 to repair. Had enough problems with this car in the 16 months I have owned it. It is apparent by all the complaints that somthing should be done. So why hasn't it?