2002 Dodge Neon: check engine light

Filed Jul 1, 2010 · Suspension · MA

Had a vehicle inspected and was rejected, sent back to dealer, they took to another inspection station and put a passing sticker on the vehicle. It failed for fog lights, e brake and front suspension. They fixed the first two and that was it. I've had the car a little over two days or so and the check engine light is on and the front suspension is still not fixed. The vehicle rides rough and shakes and makes noises when going over 50 MPH. I'm afraid for my safety when driving this vehicle and I have a child to transport in this vehicle.

Filed Jul 10, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · 83,000 miles · MD

My engine light turned on initially. I took the car to a mechanic to have the computer read by a mechanic. The light turned off before I arrived to the shop, but I thought that there would be something in the computer history. The mechanic still put this on the computer which read nothing in the history. I thought that this must be some type of diagnostic check and the mechanic stated that I could of just put the gas cap on wrong or something. I just bought the car about 6 months ago and nothing was wrong with the car when I had this inspected. The engine light being on will not pass emissions. Then on 06/22/09 I got an full oil change and all fluids were checked. Still nothing wrong. I turned the car on 07/04/09 the brake light was flashing and the speedometer gauge and fuel gauge was shaking. The battery died. I replaced the battery and the battery warehouse checked the flow of the battery and stated that this may have been just a bad battery because nothing else is wrong. They even stated that this was not the alternator. Then 2 days later I turn the car on and the transmission fluid and antifreeze were pouring on the ground. I turned the car off immediately. The dodge dealership thinks this is the transmission from experience without even looking at the car. I feel that this is a safety hazard and would like this to be looked into further when looking online it looks as if I am not the only owner of 2002 neon that is having this particular issue without any noticeable warning. There was no pop-the engine still runs without a noise I just noticed that I lost all gears and fluids are dumping very quickly from my car. I immediately shut this down. Dodge is quoting just for a transmission the bill will be $3500.00 and needed my VIN # just to tell that without seeing my car. Luckily my employer is not upset about the fluids all dumped in the parking lot, but this could be considered property damage.

Filed Sep 2, 2007 · Electrical, Transmission · 75,000 miles · OH

I have a 2002 dodge neon. In the first year I had the car I had the typical car problems but nothing too major. I have replaced the battery 6 times in the car, since purchase. In may of 2006, is when the problems began rolling in. My main computer had died in the car, a $900 repair. After contacting dodge to get a new computer to put in the car, I had to wait for 7 months for it to be shipped, due to such a large back order. And the computer was only shipped after dodge was called and I had threatened to contact the better business bureau. The day I had picked up the car from getting the computer installed, my radiator and transmission went out. So I had to repair both of them. Only a few weeks later the car was yet again in the shop for yet another transmission problem. The check engine light is now back on, upon having the computer code hooked up to the car, I have learned that there is a transaxle control system failure and an incorrect gear ratio condition in 2nd and 3rd gear. The car will not go above 45 MPH. When I start it and put it in drive it takes a few minutes for the car to recognize that its in the drive gear and when it finally does go into drive the entire car jerks. It will do that for several minutes. This will now be the 8th time from december, 07 to august, 07 that I have had to make repairs to the transmission. My car is only 5 years old, there is no reason on why I should be having so many problems. I have taken care of my car and it has received the proper maintenance. I have put more then $9000 in the car since purchase, having to go as far as to have a family member take out a second mortgage on their home to pay for the repairs. After looking up complaints online, I have found numerous complaints about transmission problems, why has this not been recalled?? Why is it that the only recall on the neon is the lighting system??

Filed Jan 17, 2007 · Transmission · 76,328 miles · CA

Vehicle has continued to idle hard after transmission replacement in nov of 2004. Vehicle has started to stall when stopped. On date of incident, owner was driving vehicle home in a 55 MPH zone. Vehicle made a screeching noise, check engine light came on, and vehicle started to sputter. Transaxle had to be replaced twice (first one shipped from manu was defective).

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Engine · CA

Check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Then, vehicle stalled. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

Filed Jun 11, 2004 · Engine · 30,000 miles · NJ

While driving at highway speed engine light and the oil light came on. Consumer pulled into a rest stop. Upon driving up the ramp to the rest stop vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, and mechanic determined that sludge build up, causing the vehicle to stall.

Filed Jun 10, 2004 · Engine · 30,000 miles · NJ

Driving down i95, oil and engine light went on. Immediately pulled into rest stop <1 mile away. Car died on ramp. Last oil change 23,000 miles, car has 30,000 miles. Realize late for change, but deal says engine needs to be replaced will not cover under warranty. States that failure to have dealer do maintainan invalid warranty. States that problem caused by neglect. 7000 miles since last change, while late should not blow engine. No assistance offered by dealer.

Filed May 21, 2004 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · NC

First engine lights starts to come on - second notice that one morning car starts to make loud sqeaking noise - third take it to the mechanic (49000mi) and he can't figure out what's wrong - he replaces entire front...axle, boots, etc. Car still makes same noise and sounds like it's about to fall apart.