Power train control model has a defect. The dealership is aware of problem. Consumer will fill in additional information.
1995 Dodge Neon transmission complaints
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There is a class action suit against chrysler corporation, there are several consumer advocates that have experienced engine stalling while driving, resulting in the PCM being replaced, the manufacturer argues that recall 614, 94v033000, concerns only vehicles that were produced prior to february 1, 1994 and none of the vehicles shipped to israel were produced prior to feb 1, 1994. (moshe kaplansky law offices & notary on behalf of consumer advocates, e-mail [email protected])
Power control module failure caused the vehicle to stall.
1)instrument gauges work sporadically: speedometer fails most not reporting any speed, or sticking at last location. Tachometer fails same way, and on occasion all gauges stick at current position. 2) exterior brake lights: brakes lights remain on/do not shut off while driving and even after car has been shut off completly. I've found them still on after several hours (no other lights on) 3) left turn signal: from time to time when you hit the brakes the left turn signal switches on. 4) car stereo: stereo/tape player stopped working. Clock does not come on, nothing. It does light up with interior lights but does not work at all. 5) was rear-ended in mva and airbags did not deploy.
Moisture gets into power train control module (PCM,) causing driveability malfunctions, including stalling. Stalling occurs while driving. Please provide any further information.
Attempt to have chrysler fix head gasket failed; would not authorize replacement of head gasket because car is used, near 100000 miles, and six years from manufacture; head gasket must be replaced by me at my own cost; A/C leak has never been completely determined, although several leaks were found and fixed; blower motor recently died. Linkage "blew apart" at some point in 2001 and had to be repaired using oem washers and nuts.
Vehicle surges and hesitates intermittently at any speed. A private mechanic has examined vehicle, and stated power train control module was faulty. Manufacturer informed consumer that this vehicle was not affected by recall 94v033000. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
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Oil leaks, electrical system/ transmission, and fuel line failed.
Numerous other probs: oxidized paint, gauges will fail when driving, does not shift (automatic), head gasket leak, transmission fluid leak, would like to be part of class action or get them to fix this car so I can get rid of it!
While driving transmission slips or vehicle hesitates, cause unknown. Transmission has been replaced twice. Please give any further details.
Power train control module (PCM) failed causing hesitation and stalling at city and highway speeds.
I just had the clutch repaired, and was told by mechanic that my head gasket is causing serious oil leak and needs to be repaired, I was told the dealership should repair this since it is a known problem with neons, mechanic stated he notice this problem with neons he has repaired.
Vehicle will stall for no reason. *ak consumer states stalling had been occurring just 6 months after purchasing vehicle, there was a recall, 94v033, regarding transmission problems which could cause stalling, however when taken to dealer, dealer stated that due to mileage, it was out of warranty, dealer replaced PCM and charged consumer for it.
Automatic trasmission lost reverse; dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and reapirs would be done at consumer's cost. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Vehicle stalls, had PCM replaced , now this component needs to be replaced again.
While driving there is hesitation/bucking pulling back and forward, feels as if the car will stall.
Transmission interlocking system doesn't work. The gears could be shifted while driving or accidently at anytime.I know the 95' dodge stratus had a recall for the same problem,but no recall for the neon. I noticed this problem with the car the first week I bought it. At the time it didn't seem to matter,but now I have children in the car and I'm afraid someone might hit the shifter by accident.
Gasket failures (head and transaxle) diagnosed by ultraviolet dye test. Brake deficieny discovered in high speed commuter traffic with near collision. The frequency of the same complaints from many owners suggests that a large recall action is in order before many serious accidents result.
Since the purchase of my neon in may '95, I have had nothing but costly problems. This past year, alone, the repair, towing, and car rental expenses have exceeded $5000.00. This car is costing me a fortune to maintain, as these are major components that are malfunctioning. The items I have registered complaints on are just a few of the items I am having problems with. In just over a year, I have had to have a head gasket replaced, my air compressor seized, almost resulting in a fire, my throttle body had to be replaced, they still can't determine why my brakes squeal constantly. Although I have heard that this, among other things, is a very common and dangerous problem with the '95 neons. My my engine controller had to be supposedly updated, my engine skips, but the dealer says nothing is wrong with it. My warning lights don't work, with these problems, you would think that you would have some kind of warning. And now, I have had to replace gear shift cables, and as of yesterday, I had a clutch cable snap which may have caused transmission damage. I have been told that the clutch cable has been updated 3 times for the '95 neon because of problems with it, I will be investigating this further. My air compressor has malfunctioned twice since I have had the car, as well as the evaporator. For what it has cost me to repair this car, because chrysler refuses to admit fault, although it is obvious that this model and year is a lemon, I could be driving a mercedes benz!! I have never been so disappointed in a vehicle as I am with this neon! And obviously I am certainly not the only person with constant problems and astronomical repair costs being incurred. It is quite obvious by this database that there are many other people who are in the same boat I am in. Chrysler has made not only a poor product, but also a dangerous product. I can't believe that they would knowingly sell a vehicle to so many people with the problems that the neon has had. Thieves!
There's a small oil leak, needs new head gasket, speedometer stops works occasionally (we need a recall please; or any other info you could provide)
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.
Car will not shift into high gear and poor acceleration, install new transaxle valve body assembly
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The 3rd gear was slipping, vehicle could not go to next gear. Took vehicle to dealership. Was informed that transfer case had faulty seals. Transfer case seals needed to be replaced.
While driving brakes would squeak, and vehicle would slide. Also, transmission is not working properly, and vehicle stalls.
Car shakes at stop lights or when the car is in idle.
The head gasket caused my water pump,transmission,radiator, to be replaced. It made my engine overheat all the time..I had to replace everything..it also leaked oil all the time. I spent money all the time to replace the oil that leaked out.
While traveling noticed vehicle was not changing gears. There was no indicator light. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
While driving in rainy weather conditions vehicle will stall or completely shut down due to moisture in the transmission which causes the vehicle not to shift gears. Please give any further details.
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