Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge neon. While driving (MPH unknown) he heard a loud ringing noise then the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that he was able to restart to vehicle after adjusting the wiring harness. The mechanic stated that the main cable into the battery caused the failure and they made the repair. Approximately five months later the failure occurred again. The failure mileage was 34,880 and current mileage was 36,000. The VIN, engine size and number of cylinders were unavailable. The mechanic stated that the main cable into the battery caused the failure and they made the repair. Approximately five months later the failure occurred again. The failure mileage was 33,880 and current mileage was 36,000. Updated 04-07-08
2001 Dodge Neon: engine stalls while driving
11 of the 146 complaints about the 2001 Dodge Neon describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- recalls
- 0
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
While driving engine back fired. Also when reversing vehicle stalled. Dealer changed the spark plugs and wires, but the problem continued.
2001 dodge neon . In shop 11 times for same problem. Electrical failure. All gauges drop to 0 engine stalls and starts back up. All lights black out. Very unsafe!!! Car can swerve due to power lose. Have had 4 very close calls of being hit when the car does this on freeway. Car was under warranty when problem started and problem could never be duplicated. Computer modula replaced, engine shut down replaced,ignition switch replaced, relays replaced. Just had positive battery cable (harness) replaced at $280.00 cost to me with 3 days lost at work. 20,000 miles ouit of warranty and even though problem has been documented for a year while under warranty I had to pay that and the $110.00 for the engine shut down relay 2 weeks ago. Don't know if this is fixed or not. Will never buy another dodge.
While driving at any speed and without any prior warning vehicle stalled.
Engine idles very rough. Car has stalled out twice this weekend while in reverse with no warning. Dealer has seen car today and said it cannot duplicate the problem so they have nothing to fix. My car has been in close to a dozen times in regards to the rough handling. Especially when A/C was on. Now it seems to have a problem while coming to a stop at a light...when you try to go the car seems like it isn't getting gas. Car dealer is unable to duplicate although my husband and friends have all noticed/experienced the rough feeling while driving (like it will just stall out...sort of sputters) I am very aggravated with my '01 neon.
Engine idle rough. Idle speed drops below 500 RPM. Throttle sticks open causing to surge at high rate of speed (2 occurances) engine lose of power, especially up small inclines. A/c or accessories have no effect on idle RPM. Dealer recommend super grade gas (against manf recommendations) 2 dealers unable to duplicate problem. At 70mph engine hesitates and stalls, again dealer unable to dup. Engine check light illuminated. However no codes are displayed for dealer. Overall, engine idle bad, throttle sticks, vehicle stalls. Driving skills have prevented accident. What can be done? Nlm
Vehicle stalled at 55 MPH, lost all power and functions. Consumer was not able to restart vehicle. Towed to dealer, PCM was replaced. Vehicle stalled 2 more times since then at various speeds. Dealer could not remedy problem, and installed co pilot. *ak consumer states that on 14-apr-2002 vehicle stalled for the fourth time, dealer couldn?t duplicate the problem and consumer is concerned about her safety.
Automatic transmission would stall on a intermittent basis. Dealer had been contatced, and stated that hoses were loose, causing transmission fluid to leak, hoses were tightened. Please provide further details.
Vehicle stalled at any speed, and stalled 6 times . Dealer could not find cause.
When you reach any speed during the day only when you slow down to a stop it tries to stall.
While driving about any MPH the engine will stall without a prior warning and leave vehicle without power.
Service bulletins that may apply
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- Due to a delamination problem, the accessory drive belt for the power steering pump and a/c compressor may...
Related recalls
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Questions about the 2001 Dodge Neon stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2001 Dodge Neon?
11 of 146 owner complaints about the 2001 Dodge Neon (8%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
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