1997 Dodge Neon acceleration problems

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Acceleration, Body · IL

Vehicle's brakes malfunctioned.*mr the vehicle had other problems such as a bad battery, alternator, three turn signal switches, a blown head gasket, sticking throttle body, an oil pan leak, all four windows had an air leak which whistle when the vehicle was driven at high speeds.

Filed Aug 26, 2003 · Acceleration · KY

When driving vehicle would not accelerate in reverse, it would only accelerate forward. Dealer had been notified.

Filed Jul 11, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · OH

Speed control speedometer doesn't work most of the time. Replace the sencsor but still doesn't work. I will never buy a dodge again. I've also had to replace the brakes and rotor,catalytic converter. Now I'm having trouble with the paint. It's bubling and peeling off in layers all over car.

Filed Jun 23, 2003 · Acceleration · TN

Consumer states that the speedometer does not work correctly. Dealer notified.

Filed Sep 23, 2000 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

Head gaskets leaking had to be repalced at47272 problem started at 28000 miles stockton dodge kept telling nothing was wrong untill I was losing a qt of oil a week and power failure ws getting worse and has continued every sence. Engine power flatens out I have no exceloration ability during that time engine surges which causes the car to lose slow down while at high speeds. Gas mileage has droped to 1/2 the normal rate of 300 miles per tank of gas. Howeling noise from newly installed transmission at 20-30 MPH and again at 55-65 MPH.

Filed Feb 9, 2000 · Acceleration, Transmission · VA · crash · 1 injury

After placing vehicle in park, removing key from the ignition, and when exiting vehicle, gear shift moved out of position, causing unwanted vehicle movement, resulting in the vehicle rolling forward. This caused injuries to the driver . Consumer has contacted dealer.

Filed Dec 1, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · TN

The first problem I had with this car was the head gasket blew out. Chrysler agreed to pay for it (the $1000 was my estimate of what it cost to replace the gasket). The second problem was the throttle assembly and coil pack quit working, both at the same time. I paid $600 out of my pocket to fix them. The third problem was the automatic transmission started slipping and the car will not go into reverse when its cold. The fourth most current problem is the brakes are not working properly the pedal will not go down and the dealer says its probably something to do with the vacuum system. I contacted chrysler and they are not willing to pay for the repairs for the transmission, even though they have admitted that they have problems with automatic transmissions per information I obtained from a web site called lemon- aid. ****** I will never buy a dodge again!!! I'm spreading the word. I come into contact with many people everday. So sorry dodge!!!******

Filed Apr 9, 1999 · Acceleration, Airbags · PA · crash

Turned on the car with foot on brake, put car in drive, removed foot from brake and car accelerated and hit head on a 1999 dodge dakota. Pressed on the brake as car sped across the lot and nothing happened. Engine made high pitched whirring noise. Airbags did not deploy. My incident resembles the one posted on the federal safety agency web site odi id# 535732.

Filed Feb 12, 1999 · Acceleration · WV

Cruise control not operating properly. Stays on, and when brakes are applied, does not cut off. Dealer contacted, and cannot duplicate problem. Problem still exists. *ak

Filed Oct 29, 1998 · Acceleration, Brakes · OK

Vehicle accelerated after letting off gas; driver applied brakes left front side locked up, causing the vehicle to turn over.