1995 Dodge Neon: check engine light

Filed Nov 25, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 129,100 miles · NY

Vehicle drives from approx 8 miles before check engine light comes on. Then after that the engine sputters and stalls while driving down the road. After several minutes of waiting the vehicle can be driven for a few miles then stalls again. After sitting all night vehicle can be driven for a short distance. Oedb2 code reader said cylinder 1 misfire.. Replaces spark plugs, wires, fuel filter, checked coil. Everything seams to be working fine. Vehicle can be ran at idle for very long time with no complications. Pcm is bad.... Their is a recall in effect but my VIN doesn't match up. See recall 94v‑033.. Been going on for quite some time now. And after ruling everything out it is the PCM... I believe the recall should be re opened to include last 8 VIN code st356500.

Filed Aug 4, 2005 · Transmission · 74,000 miles · MO

Dt: the engine light came on. Vehicle stalled and shook. Took car to re pair shop where it was placed on a diagnostic machine. Mechanic said they could not perform any repairs to the car until it was taken to a dealer for recall repairs on transmission control module. Took to a dealer for repairs.

Filed Jul 24, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · HI

While traveling on the highway, the check engine light appeared on the dashboard, and the vehicle leaked gasoline underneath the vehicle. *ak *ts

Filed Oct 29, 2002 · Engine · OH

Consumer states that while driving and no warning the vehicle jerk and the engine light will come on and there will be a heavy vibration. Dealer notified ts

Filed Sep 6, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · TN

The engine light often comes on without a cause. It is so costly to check without an fix that I am thinking about not having it check anymore. The head gasket is a major problem on these cars. I do not have the money to fix it at this time. I am waiting for a call from dodge to see if they will help. This should be replaced at their cost. Too many people have had this problem. The rotor and calipers problem was scary. I was applying my brakes when a crunch was heard. It became hard to keep control of the car. The camshaft seal came out of the head. I had to purchase a new one. I find it interesting that a lot of neon owners are having the same problems. I wish dodge would pull their share of the cost so trust could be restablished. Thank you for your time, robyn knouff.

Filed Oct 7, 2000 · Engine · IN

Leak was noticed 1 week after purchased and was repaired at my cost. 1 month later still a leak this time was told it was an oil pan leak, was repaired and still had a leak. Took it to dodge dealer this time head gasket replaced 2nd time at 577 dollars cost. Leak was still present so it was replaced again by dealer no cost to me. After repair leak was still present this time dealer put new head on vehicle. Still had leak this time it was a main rear seal, so had it replaced and it was still leaking. They replaced rear main seal again and the leak went away now the car is shaking violently and making funny noises. And engine light is on now.

Filed Jul 20, 2000 · Engine, Transmission · NM

The month I bought the car I had to get the motor mounts replaced and the transmision. The motor mounts were busted and I shouldn't have been driving the car on the transmission. Since I bought the car the paint job has been peeling. I have no paint on the roof. I had to sand down what was left and primer it. The rest of the paint on the car is peeling everywhere. Recently the gauge cluster went out. When I would turn on the car the gauges wouldn't do anything. Then it stopped, now the speedometer won't move along with the odometer. So I have no idea how fast I am going. Last, whenever I get out of my car from driving it smells like someone farted, I have a constant check engine light that tells me its the o2 senser but it's not we tested those. The catalitic convert is bad on the car and I have to replace it.

Filed Sep 6, 1999 · Electrical, Steering · PA

Loss of steering occurred when I drove through a puddle of water during a rainstorm and the steering power was cut causing me to hit a concrete curb at about 15 MPH in a parking lot scratching the paint on the front bumper. Second the wiring in the dome switch in the passenger door and the wires in the lights on reminder in the driver's door is shorted causing them not to work properly. After the recall for the steering coupler was performed the car tends to pull to the right and the steering wheel is not "straight" when driving on a straight road 2 alignments have been performed and the problem is still not corrected. The hood is not properly attached and the hood hits the right fender now causing rust to form. The original battery also corroded through both terminals first causing the car not to even start then after the terminals were replaced caused the "check engine" light to remain lit until the terminal was replaced again. Also finally the brakes make loud screeching noise when applied and when I had them checked was told it was "break dust and not to worry

Filed Jul 9, 1999 · Engine · CA

Engine began hesitating while traveling 60mph, check engine light illuminated & then engine stalled. Took vehicle in to dealership. Engine disassembled & revealed head gasket failure due to excessive pitting on head and block water jacket port. Informed by dealer this is a common problem, and I visually saw two other engines open on their workbench with the exact same pitting. Dealer stated recall should be issued for this problem. Complete engine replaced along with throttle body, control module, battery, ignition cables. Received vehicle after two month wait. After driving 23 miles, while on freeway, check engine light illuminated followed by engine hessitation and stalling. Vehicle brought back to dealer and is still in the shop (3 weeks). Dealer reports unknown cause for problem. Attempting to replace catylictic converter.

Filed May 24, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · IL

'ive had my car since 9/94 and now with 123,000 miles. I like the shape and the color and comfort of the car. I was told by several dealers to drive it to the end. I will never get what I paid for a trade-in. As of now, ive use my exetended warranty, cant afford to put in shop, 2/98 made a call to holzauers and asked about my skruntched in bits pieces rotor. They checked for squeeks and didnt tell me about a bad rotor. Squealing and no brakes. A new brake system was done and still squeaking. Now back brakes are bad. Ive had lots of bad things happen. But ive had lots of compliments ofthe color. One week after I got it a car spun rocks & scratched the hood paint. The paint job is not good. Im getting rusty spots now. Water leaked inside and holzauers rigged it to stop. When it get 90/100' hot weather, air bag light stays on, heat/air fan dont work til car cools. I use phillips 66 gas w/93 oct most of the time. 10% ethonol is bad. It will flutter w/low oct water based gas. In reverse gear it grinds and wont go into gear. Ive tolerated most of these things til it wont move or start. Im glad to have a car. At the price then 13,000$ is not fair. My rights as a consumer w/anew car have not been met. Arbitration turned me down over my windows and doors out of adjustment. Said my mileage was too high. But for months w/low mileage I was ignored. Chrysler just wanted money. I did recommend a newer neon to my aunt. She purchased one. I love my car. But without defects. My window still leaks, my left turn sig. Dont go off, brakes squeek, engine light stays on, coil wire loosens, my car shocks my boyfriend, ignition is lose, suspension is bad, car hops around bumpy corners at 30 MPH. Paint is chipping, I ve had 3 sets of new tires, 2 new batteries, a new fuel pump, airconditioning unit, oil pump is weak, engine makes crakling sound when accelarating. Ok!

Filed Nov 11, 1998 · Electrical, Engine · MI

This car has been a nightmare since I'll purchased it, I had to have my transmission replaced, my engine light keep going on, my radio keeps going out. If it's not one thing it's another. I will never buy another chrysler product. My mother has always owned chryslers but she's change her mind. My dealer only cares about the sale of the car, not the service after you sign on the dotted line. Thanks, nicole

Filed Oct 30, 1998 · OH

Steering problem- when going through puddles, loss of steering experienced for a few seconds and sometimes total loss. Car had to be shut off to gain control back. Power steering belt was tightened by local mechanic because dealership said nothing was wrong. There's something wrong with this picture. Transmission- when put into reverse, tranny hesitated, took a couple of seconds to engage. Told nothing was wrong. Took vehicle in a second time at a different dealership. Service bulletin found. Transmission servo replaced after 4 days of being in the dealership due to incompetence of mechanics. Problem was eventually fixed. Cruise control failure- cruise control failed to keep a constant speed. Turned into dealership. Told nothing was wrong. Turned in a second time to a different dealership. Replaced speed sensor. Problem was solved. Oil leak- oil was found on the underside of the engine compartment. Oil pressure switch was replaced. Problem solved. Check engine light- check engin light came on. Took into dealership. Oxygen sensor was replaced. Problem solved. Check engine light- check engine light came on again. Took into dealership. Engine light was off. Next day it was back on again. Turned in a second time. Turned off. Came back on within a couple of hours. Took in a third time. Computer needed to be reprogrammed. Problem solved. Oil leak- oil found all over the underside of engine compartment. Checked by a neighborhood mechanic. Found the head gasket leaking at just 45000 miles. Oil has been changed every 3000 miles.