2000 Dodge Neon: engine stalls while driving

15 of the 337 complaints about the 2000 Dodge Neon describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 15
of this car's complaints: 4%
recalls: 0

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

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2005
6
2004
7
2003
12
2002
12
2001
11
2000
15
1999
5
1998
14
1997
8
1996
38
1995
53
1994
1

What owners say

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.

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Engine · 34,000 miles · NY

While driving 50 MPH engine stalled. As a result, vehicle had to be towed to the nearest dealership.

Filed Sep 1, 2004 · Engine · 31,000 miles · AZ

While driving 25 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Sep 30, 2003 · Electrical, Transmission · PA

Vehicle had ongoing / intermittent problem with jerking and stalling while driving at any speed or slowing down to come to a complete stop. Vehicle would restart within 10-15 minutes later. Vehicle had been to dealer on three occasions. Dealer replaced ignition switch on one occasion, but the problem still recurring.

Filed May 30, 2003 · Engine · FL

Consumer had problems with intermittent engine stalling. While driving the vehicle on the highway at 70 MPH vehicle lost total power which left the driver with no power steering or brakes. Dealer was contacted, and vehicle was taken into the shop, but the dealer was not able to find anything.

Filed Apr 9, 2003 · Engine · NJ

While driving the vehicle stalled. The dealer inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate or correct the problem.

Filed Aug 7, 2002 · Transmission, Visibility · NY

Occasionally when putting driver side window down, all gauges go up and down, and there is a loud chimming noise. Transmission went @ 50,000 mi. Chrysler paid half at dealerships request, after car was serviced, I sent chrysler a letter explaining all of my problems, and response was: dealership handled the transmission problem and chrysler was not willing to help me, and they also informed me that the dealership told them that I never reported the problem with the gauges (this is because I lived in another location and took my car to a 5 star dealership in ct, and they could not find the problem). Oil leaking, (was first informed of this when the dealership was fixing the transmission problem) there is now a puddle of oil resting in the lower part of the engine, car stalled at light, very strong fumes upon starting and while driving, and car seems to be shifting late...contacted dealership and made appt. For 8-15-02. Also, rear brakes seem to lock up and make alot of noise, front brakes squeal. Thank you.

Filed Aug 23, 2001 · Transmission · IN

Transmission line hose connector blewout, causing vehicle to stall out and die. Dealer has inspected vehicle and radiator. Please provide further informaiton.

Filed Jul 15, 2001 · Acceleration · PA

This vehicle has extreme surges in the motor, on start up if A/C unit is turned on car may stall, also "grinding" noise from engine on over nite start ups. Surge in engine during the winter season is also a problem, snow or ice covered road are bad enough, let alone the vehicle decieds to surge, when this happens I would put the gear selector to neutral. Dodge dealer has informed me that they would have to keep the car overnight, but that is not good for me because I need my car. They also told me that there are a number of noises that dodge has deemed acceptiable.

Filed Apr 28, 2001 · Engine · NH · fire

On april 23, 2001, I was driving from cape cod to my home in campton, nh. The emissions control warning light came on and as I was pulling into the right lane to find an exit the car began losing power. As I approached exit 38, on interstate 93n, smoke started coming out of exhaust and by the time I reached the end of the exit the car stalled which was good because my brakes went all the way to the floor. When the car stalled the interior began filling with black smoke and I grabbed my dog by the collar and evacuated the car. Seconds after, the car burst into flames which shot out from under the hood. By the time the fire trucks arrived the car was burned beyond repair, including all my personal belongings inside the car.

Filed Jan 5, 2001 · Engine · NY

While pulling out of driveway or at a stop and about to proceed vehicle stalled unexpectedly which could have caused a crash. Went to arbitration board in which chrysler stated that it was the caharacteristic of vehcle because of emission standards. Please provide further information.

Filed Aug 25, 2000 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

Interior trunk lock wasn't operable. Consumer went to open the trunk and lock wouldn't unlock/ cigerette lighter and cd player failed. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership. Mechanic told her that they couldn't duplicate the problems. *ak seat belt malfunctions. Door light and dome light stays on alarm system malfunctons continuously. Power windows malfunctions. Cruise control failed. The vehicle stalled on the road. Vehicle alignment problems while using brakes.