2000 Dodge Neon: engine knocking or ticking

6 of the 337 complaints about the 2000 Dodge Neon describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

2004
3
2002
3
2001
2
2000
6
1998
1
1997
3
1996
1
1995
2

What owners say

Filed Aug 20, 2003 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · MO

I bought my 2000 dodge neon used in 2002 from reiliable chevrolet in springfield, mo. The car had aprox 48,000 miles on it. After owning it for a few weeks, I noticed a knocking sound whenever the car was in neutral. When the clutch was depressed the knocking sound went away. I took it to central dodge (my 5 star dealer) which told me that it was the throw out bearing. After having them fix it, which only cost me $100 because I bought the extended warrenty, the noise started again, just after a couple weeks.

Filed Aug 27, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · MA

When applying the brakes, the vehicle will start to pulsate at any speed. Also, extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer. *ak the consumer states the following as problems occured: the passenger air bag, throttle blade icing, defective rotors, charging system over charging-no trouble codes; 3 battery replacements(defective per mechanic), many gas tank repairs/replacements(would not take gas without clicking and ticking/filler tank/gas tank), warning brake light and buzzer chimes when brake is applied also with the gas pedal when applied (due to defective rotors and lack of brake fluid, transmission problem-grinding noise/won't go in reverse, brake noise in rear tire/brake booster replace per recall-needs rotors & pads in front, A/C blows warm air-compessor clutch wouldn't engage(found broken wire), problem with the voltage regulator, and noise in the power steering.

Filed Mar 7, 2002 · Acceleration · AL · crash

Vehicle was turned on and in park when it suddenly lurched forward, knocking consumer down and unconscious. Before stopping, vehicle turned in a counter clockwise motion, destroying all objects in its path. . Dealer and manufacturer were notified.

Filed Dec 18, 2001 · Brakes, Tires · IN

While driving front driver's side and passenger's side tires lose pressure, which causes rear ABS brakes to make a knocking sound when the brakes are applied. Please add any further details.

Filed Dec 4, 2001 · Engine · OH

There is a loud knocking noise in engine at 55 MPH only, vehicle taken to dealer 4 times, could not find a problem. At 5th visit to dealer, consumer was told that knocking sound was normal.

Filed Mar 1, 2001 · Engine · OR

My neon started making a noise--knocking noise in the pistons at around 5800 mi.contacted chrysler about the problem.a representative from chrysler told me that the noise was normal for those type of cars.you can hear the noise when it's warm out from aprox. 10ft away--this is wrong for a new car.I could have bought a clunker-to have this noise.what do I do?please e mail me &let me know..thank you!