1998 Dodge Neon transmission problems

20 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 20
of this car's complaints: 6%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Automatic transmission
12
Axle assembly: axle shaft
2
Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
2
Clutch assembly
1
Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal
1
Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Neon transmission problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Dodge Neon owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 23, 2015 · Fuel system, Transmission · 12,000 miles · NC

Motor/transmission mount replacement,4-5 times,will not hold. Egrvalve replacement ,engine light keeps saying it need to be replaced even after it has been replaced and light cleared. 4-5 times .both are now on going.

Filed Jan 2, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 116,000 miles · OH

I purchased a 1998 neon espresso in june of 2004. On about july 2004 my car died. I had it towed and had over $1,800 of engine work done. After work was done they stated my rear seal was leaking and wanted over $600 to repair this.

Filed Dec 9, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · 39,640 miles · IN

The head gasket failed which caused the vehicle to stall, the dealer replaced the head gasket, however after 2103 miles the head gasket failed again. Ph. The transmission pan was leaking fluid and the wiper blades was replaced.

Filed Feb 20, 2002 · Transmission · CT

Gears were not shifting properly, vehicle was towed to dealer, after inspection of vehicle, dealer replaced transmission. *ak consumer states that second gear was grinding.

Filed Jan 31, 2002 · Transmission · PA

When vehicle is shifted into reverse there is a delay before it will actually go into reverse. Please provide further information.

Filed Apr 24, 2001 · Transmission · TN

Transmission failed immediately after engine repaired by farris chrysler plymouth in jefferson city tn.

Filed Mar 13, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · IL

Head gasket and oil pan gasket failures. Vehicle taken to an independent repair shop for repairs. Currently, a transmission rear gasket failure occurred, causing fluid leakage. Dealer was notified at this time. *ak the dealer was unwilling to do repair because the vehicle had been at independent repair shop earlier.

Filed Feb 22, 2001 · Transmission · IN

Sprag gear broke, vehicle was maintained according owners manual. A good transmission should not fail at 56000. This car was not driven hard. And there is no reason for tranny to fail.

Filed Jan 9, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · TX

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Aug 29, 2000 · Transmission · NJ

While driving vehicle was really hot, it would sound like someone blow a bull horn. Mechanic said the left and right bearings malfunctioned. Consumer stated the engine lost power while in traffic and vehicle missed. This happened every 8000 miles.

Questions about the 1998 Dodge Neon transmission

Does the 1998 Dodge Neon have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the transmission of the 1998 Dodge Neon, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Dodge Neon transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge Neon transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Neon have bad transmission?

The Dodge Neon model years with the most transmission complaints are 1995 (92 complaints), 1996 (47 complaints) and 2002 (36 complaints).