When I attemped to pull out from a stoplight the vehicle wouldn't go anywhere. Almost was rearended by a tractor trailer being that I was trying to move and my foot was not on the brake to engage the brake light. ... Took a few seconds to realize it wasn't going to move and put my four ways on. This was at an intersection where the speed limit is 45. Vehicle finally engaged but was leaking trans fluid. Got it home in 1st gear and now the car is constantly engaged in drive. When started in park the car lurches forward. The first time I started it after getting it home I almost ran over the person looking under the hood. Odd thing is that there is still fluid in the trans... At add but still there and the leak has stopped. Trans is still acting like it did the day it failed though.
2000 Dodge Neon: jerking or lurching
6 of the 337 complaints about the 2000 Dodge Neon describe jerking or lurching.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Jerking or lurching by model year
What owners say
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.
Car runs very rough. Idles rough. When shifting gears car "jerks" excessivly. When trying to maintain the car at a steady speed the car "rocks and jerks" until acceleration. Car does not want to stay running. When taking off from a stop the car will start to take off and die. Very dangerous to try to cross an intersecion. The check engine light comes on and will stay on for days at a time and then go off and not come on far an extended period of time.
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.
When starting vehicle it jerks. When applying brakes there is vibration. Also, engine check light comes on. Dealership is aware of problem.
The car has a manual transaxel. It jerks when shifting and when releasing foot from gas and return when driving in all gears. Acts like incorrect fuel/air mixture. Dealer claims this is normal. It is elusive but not normal. It could prove dangerous merging onto freeway.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Powertrain control module initialization
- Powertrain control module initialization
- Front hub/half shaft click/pop sound
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- Some vehicles may experience delayed transaxle engagement on a cold start
- Subject pertaining to driveshaft removal information
- New automatic transmission fluid usage (atf +4 type 9602)
- This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Dodge Neon jerking
Is jerking or lurching a common problem on the 2000 Dodge Neon?
6 of 337 owner complaints about the 2000 Dodge Neon (2%) mention jerking or lurching. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Dodge Neon?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Dodge Neon
No deployment 43Stalling 15Grinding brakes 14Ball joint 12Brake failure 11Adaptive cruise 9Headlights 9Fire or smoke 8Seat belt 7Water leak 7Airbag light 6Knocking 6
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