1995 Dodge Neon: sudden loss of power

Filed Jun 21, 2001 · Engine · IA

Engine lost power when accelerating. Then, took vehicle to dealer. Dealer found out that engine had a blown head gasket, and could not be repaired.

Filed May 30, 2001 · Engine · NJ

While driving ,would feel engine losing power . Consumer had seen coolant and oil leaking out of engine due to head gasket had failing three times.

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 Jun 14, 2000 · Engine, Fuel system · ME

Head gasket failure causing car to overheat. Don't know yet if damage to head. Car has several electrical "glitches" that don't affect safety. Has also failed twice before - fuel tank sensor caused car to never register less than 1/4 tank so ran out of gas. Also another type of fuel sensor caused car to lose power - gave impression that car was losing injectors.

Filed Jun 2, 2000 · Brakes, Fuel system · TX

Fuel pump - has extra port that is capped with a non-reenforced rubber cap. The rubber cap appears to have exploded on the end of the cap while the car was sitting in a parking lot. The rupture of the cap allowed gasoline to drip about 1 drop per second. On this car the exhaust pipes are close to the fuel tank. Gas fumes were highly noticeable in the passenger compartment. Thank goodness for nonsmoker, no sparks, and a guardian angel...my daugther drove the car 7 miles home. This reminds me of the ford pinto fire possibilities. Mopar parts does not stock the rubber cap (maybe $1) but will sell the entire fuel pump for just under $300 plus installation. 2) engine - engine failed on cylinder 4 with lost power, etc. Had warranty and most of part/labor covered. Called chrysler hotline several times and was assured there were no problems being reported with this car (same story at dealer). 3) brakes/air conditioner - failure occurred after car 1 yr old, warranty covered most of costs 4) the failure of the fuel pump component is the most startling of the problems with this car. I sincerely hope that no other neon owner ever experiences this part failure.

Filed Feb 3, 2000 · Electrical · WI

Headlights were on and flickered. Sometimes car fluttered/ lost power. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and he could not find anything. While driving again smoke came from the cracks of the dash/airbag compartment and vents. Smoke filled the car up, and driver was not able to see, or breath. There was an electrical problem. No heat/ rear defroster, or blinkers. Also, when turn on the signals, consumer would hear a buzzing sound, and blinkers would not work. Only thing that worked was the radio on the dashboard.

Filed Jan 12, 1999 · Electrical · CT

Engine lost power in center lane of interstate due to control module shorting out the fuel pump. Control module affected by moisture. Recall for earlier years, problem appears to affect later models also. This could have caused a very serious accident.

Filed Aug 11, 1997 · Steering · FL

While making a right turn, consumer experienced loss of power/ steering control but noticed no separation in the steering column. *ak consumer stated as she cautioned to make the turn, the power steering re-engaged.

Filed Aug 11, 1997 · Steering · NY

While driving driver lost power of the steering and clicking noise appeared in the steering column. This is under investigation ea-97 009.

Filed May 27, 1997 · Steering · FL

When driving in wet weather condition consumer experienced loss of power assist, making it very difficult to control the vehicle.

Filed Apr 29, 1997 · Steering · VA

Pe96-069 active, steering lockup, lost power steering while driving in wet weather, making it difficult to turn steering wheel. The brake pedal becomes very soft.

Filed Mar 7, 1997 · Steering · NY

Experienced loss of power steering under normal conditions.