1996 Dodge Neon: transmission slipping

Filed Nov 28, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 50,000 miles · GA

I have had ongoing problems with my 1996 dodge neon sport, it has been inoperable for the last year or so, due to electrical problems and stalling which I believe stem from the wiring harness. I have had the brakes replaced a few times, the A/C replaced, fuel injection acts up and the fuel gauge fluctuates, my transmission has started slipping, power steering and exhaust are leaking, numerous oil leaks, rear lights/ brake lights have not worked in over a year, driverside window broke along the extending arm inside of the door frame, trunk release is broken and my cruise control is broken! For the last 4months my car has been sitting at atlanta dodge llc! Just after leaving it with their service department, I received a call saying I needed a new battery and until it was replaced for $180 they could not do a diagnostic check for any other problems!! The battery was not even a year old and worked fine when I left the car at the dealership!! But in hopes of any decent service I bought another battery from advanced auto parts $40 and took it in myself. During this visit I reminded them that my make and model car was under a recall, they informed me that it was not!! I gave them the federal safety agency recall documentation and was told that it didn't apply to my car, only to the neons from the plant in new mexico!! Just after thanksgiving I decided to call them to find out what has been going on. I spoke with brian the cs rep. And he informed me that the mechanics could not figure out what was wrong with my car and refused to research any further unless I agreed to spend no less than $250 towards the repairs!! It's not a coincidence that the same parts are in need of repairs as 15,000 other neons -- regardless of which plant the vehicles were assemblied, the defects lie in the placement and/or manufacturing of the faulty parts and should be covered under any relating recalls! *nm updated 12/1505.

Filed Jan 19, 2004 · Engine · OH

I purchased a 1996 dodge neon from bobb chevrolet on 12/28/99. The sales folks were tim and wendy ryan. I paid $6343.85 for the car. The serial number of the car is [xxx] when I purchased the car I asked tim ryan 2 questions: (1) would he have the head gasket checked and (2) why was the transmission slipping. Byers fixed the head gasket and he said that slipping transmission was a chrysler thing. The head gasket was leaking all through the spring and summer of 2000. So on 9/8/2000, the head gasket was replaced at byers. It was byers invoice [xxx]. At this time, I asked if the head was resurfaced and checked for cracks along if the head bolts were replaced. I was told that if byers did this and was told no. I took away from this that this work would be too expensive and that was why is wasnt done. I was told yesterday, 1/14/04 that I had a possible head gasket leak again. So I went back to byers for help. Treat said today that chrysler wont cover this work under warranty. Questions: 1.why did the head gasket leak after 37,000 miles? 2.if the head was resurfaced and checked for cracks and head bolts replaced as I asked for in 2000, would I will have the problems in 2004. 3. How many other dodge neons have bad head gaskets and have to be replaced 3 times in 44000 miles. 4. When the work was done on the head gasket in 1/2000 and 9/2000, what work was done exactly? Were the heads taken out and check by defects. I need to know since I now think that the head gasket problem is causing problems with the cooling system, ie the anti-freeze is leaking. *cb *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jul 3, 2001 · Transmission · MI

Transmission is slipping and wouldn't shift into gear. First time it happened vehicle had 47,000 miles, and the engine was rebuild. Consumer took it to a mechanic to have it rebuild for a second time.

Filed Apr 23, 2001 · Transmission · WA

Automatic transmission would momentarily slip before engaging while driving. Dealer notified, and informed consume rvehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall, and out of warranty. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Feb 6, 1999 · Transmission · NY

Transmission slipping. Dealer calling us liars when reported.have returned to dealer 4 times for same problem. Problem still exists.

Filed Mar 27, 1997 · Body · NY

Front passenger door panel was slipping off, causing the passenger to get trapped in the vehicle. The panel was under warranties, but the dealer never received the parts. This problem caused the door panel to stick and lock the passenger inside the car.

Filed Sep 13, 1996 · Transmission · FL

Purchased new, had it for two months, when driving in heavy rain the transmission slipped, had to drive under 40 MPH . Please describe .