2000 Dodge Neon engine problems

Filed Jun 7, 2008 · Body, Engine · PA

I bought a used car from jd byrider of reading pa ,I was told the car was safety inspected and the stickers are on vehicle, come to find out from my own mechanic the car was not safety inspected proper because there was alot of things found defective on it like rotors were warped brake pad fell apart drums no good broken bolts to oil pan and rear main seal broke car vibrates when at a right light and who ever did the inspection didn't do it the way he was supposed to which I think would have caused a major accident.

Filed Mar 1, 2008 · Engine · 108,220 miles · KY

When you drive the car acts like it has a bad spark plug but wen you check one is full of oil its shuts off when it does that and it takes a minute to start back up.

Filed Mar 8, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · 75,000 miles · NY

Water leaking in brake power booster cause brakes to freeze in cold; brake valves needed to be replaced; front wheel bearings needed to be replaced; ABS system disconnect- not working properly - controller given off error code - possible need to be replace; all brake system lights on in car - no diagnosis for problem; rattling noise in dash board; high humming noise under car when drive - unable to hear radio between rattling & humming noises; AC work but no heat; when driving wheels sometimes feel like they are going to fall off; recently found out car failed nys emission test on date of purchase; I filed complaint with better business bureau regarding dealer where I brought car from - they have failed to respond.

Filed Feb 26, 2007 · Engine · 59,150 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge neon. While having the tires replaced,the mechanic determined there was a head gasket leak. The dealer's service manager informed her that she would have to be responsible for any repairs. Also, the contact also spoke to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 59,150, and the current mileage was 59,200.

Filed Feb 20, 2006 · Body, Electrical · 00

Make: dodge model: neon type: passenger car year: 2000 summary: as noted in other complaints, with any heavy rainfall, the floor in the back seats fills with water (up to an inch or more). Appears to be entering through the trunk area, as the spare tire well also fills with water. Using sponges and a shopvac to soak up the water and then leaving windows open to dry it out is my only remedy to the moisture and odor. This has been occurring since the vehicle was purchased in 2001. The dealer is of no help because (mercifully for others) that deal went bankrupt a year after purchase. I have a litany of other concerns with the 2000 neon. I've had to replace the engine (chrysler refused to honor warranty - partly a problem with records as the dealership of purchase/initial maintenance has gone out of business), each time I start the car, the fuse warning light comes on, though all fuses have been checked and look ok. An electrical harness has failed and as a result I have no functioning interior dome lights or exterior backup lights. Repeated efforts by several repair facilities to locate the correct harness have failed. Vehicle has under 72,000 miles of relatively easy city driving (commute to workplace) or divided highway driving), yet most front and rear suspension system components have failed and been replaced (all struts, sway bars, etc). Transmission fluid hose or connector failed on feb 19, 2006, resulting in sudden and complete loss of fluid.

Filed Dec 2, 2005 · Engine · 86,000 miles · CO

Head gasket blown. Large oil/fuel leaks and/or contamination throughout engine compartment, including captured in motor-mount bay acting as a resevoir dam. *nm google alone demonstrates some 111,000 reported "neon head-gasket" items with a majority percentage sampled showing as problems with the head-gasket! Please help! Not only is this an expensive item ($450) to replace, but it is a critical safety issue!

Filed Nov 30, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · TN

The car idles very high and then accelerates to higher speeds without touching the accelerator pedal. There is a high acceleration boosts and spurts when first accelerating from a stopped position, causing car to lunge forward at high speeds. The car refuses to start when not used daily, such as a problem with the starter or the alternator, but no problems have been found with either parts upon inspections by a mechanic. Front axles pop when turning. Key is hard to disengage or remove from the ignition. Brakes are constantly squealing and wear every 3-6 months regardless f how the car is driven. Though it may or not be a problem for some, the fold down seats in the rear seat do not have a disengage lever from the trunk. Over-head dome light does not function properly and has faulty wiring, so that even though all doors are closed the dome light never shuts off. There is constantly a fuse light that flashes in my dash, though all fuses have been checked numerous times and all are in perfect working order, though they have been replaced, the warning light still flashes. The utility outlet/cigarette lighter outlet doesn't and has not ever worked since the car was bought in 2004. Fuses have been replaced multiple times, but the problem still has not been fixed. Water leaks in from rain or windshield wipers causing musty odor in the car. Car constantly over-heats during travel over 35-40 miles and leaks anti-freeze, though no leaks or pin holes of any kind could be found. Trunk sticks making it hard to open or disengage, caused key to be broken off inside the trunk lock.

Filed Sep 21, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · MI

I bought the vehicle 2 months ago. Since then I have put $750 into repairs and have estimates for $1000 more worth of repairs. The manufacturers problems included a rear main oil seal leak, an oil pan gasket leak, and a distributor switch leak. There was also a bent wheel, damaged tire, and bad starter. The dealer (dick morris chevrolet) will do nothing to fix it.

Filed Jun 22, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 71,000 miles · NY

Dt: broke down on the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the dealership. They said the radiator separated from the engine, and transmission leaked into the engine. Had two different compartments flush and radiator replaced.

Filed Nov 16, 2004 · Engine · IN

While driving 45 MPH vehicle stalled. Vehicle was leaking fluid. Consumer could not restart vehicle, and had it towed to dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the radiator was cracked and needed to be replaced.