Contact states: while driving approximately 35 MPH the consumer swerved to avoid hitting another car, however his door was scratched, then the vehicle stalled and the air bags deployed. The consumer suffered a minor injury to his wrist due to the deployment of the air bag. *ak
1997 Dodge Neon: engine stalls while driving
8 of the 388 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Neon describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
While driving vehicle was overheating and leaking oil, consumer replaced thermostat which sufficed for 2 months, but vehicle stalled out completely, vehicle taken to dealer. Dealer informed consumer of a blown head gasket, this was the second gasket that was replaced which was installed by recall.
While driving engine check light would come on and remain on. Also, vehicle stalled out while in traffic.
First- the car blew a head gasket at less than 24000 mile. Now we continue to have problem with the car stalling. The fuse under the hood for the fuel system continues to blow. No one can seem to find the problem, I have completely replaced the fuel system. It is now in the garage for the eighth time. Dodge will not back their product and the dealer just sends the car out to be repaired, since "they can not fix it". The VIN number that was submitted is the number from the car. It is coming up the wrong number, this is the only number I have.
Defective head gaskets malfunctioned, causing hesitation and stalling which may result in a crash. Please provide further information.
Vehicle stalls without any warning.
While driving vehicle would stall out due to engine failure caused by spark plugs burned out for unknown reason. Vehicle have been in/out of dealer shop on several occasions, and problem cannot be resolved. Dealer notified.
While driving on highway the vehicle stalled, causing driver to loose control of vehicle because steering wheel locked up. Driver was able to coast to the side of the road safely. The map sensor was replaced by dealer on 10/27/97. On 10/28/97 while making a left turn the vehicle stalled again, almost causing a crash. Dealer also replaced camshaft/crankshaft position sensors.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Valve Body
- This bulletin involves installation of a new component to assist cam seal retention. jb
- Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes P1494, P0442...
- Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (mls) head gasket installation procedures. tt
- Conditions with engine roughness / misfire usually only apparent on initial cold engine start. tt
- Information on radiator fan relay. yc
- Condition with vehicle overheats/radiator fan continues to run. yc
- Vehicle overheats or radiator fan continues to run. yc
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Neon stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1997 Dodge Neon?
8 of 388 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge Neon (2%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Dodge Neon?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Dodge Neon
Overheating 17No deployment 16Grinding brakes 13Brake failure 11Fire or smoke 11Engine failure 10Oil consumption 9Harsh shifting 5Headlights 5Transmission failure 5Water leak 5
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1997 Dodge Neon?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history