2003 Dodge Neon: check engine light

Filed Oct 28, 2015 · Fuel system, Transmission · 100,000 miles · ME

Oil problem although I paid thousands for repairs.-but the engine light flashes when car is stopped at a traffic light or idling for even a short time. When car is in motion, a steady engine light is on all the time, except when it flashes. This has been happening for a couple of years. I need info on this and all recalls or complimentary repairs available . I need to be safe .thank you.

Filed Feb 4, 2013 · Body · 87,379 miles · OH

We purchased the vehicle about 2 years ago from a used car dealership. About a week after we bought it, the check engine light came on, and we also noticed that the trunk was leaking and had so much water in it that mushrooms were literally growing under the carpet. No one could fix the trunk leak. We had to take the carpet out and bleach the mushrooms off, twice. We ended up buying caulking and fixed it ourselves so we wouldn't waste $250 for a mechanic to not fix it again. It took 3 tubes of caulking, but it stopped leaking. Now the sun roof leaks as well. But the biggest problem is that no one seems to be able to fix the check engine light problem either. We've taken the car to 4 separate garages and have had this same issue "fixed" 6 times now. We've spent at least $500 all in all on this one problem and each time, the light goes off, but a week later it comes back on. No one can fix it. We've had the car for 2 years and we've already put at least $1000 into it, if you include the brakes and tune ups.

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Transmission · 34,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns 2003 dodge neon. The contact stated the check engine light remained illuminated and within a few minutes the transmissions second gear failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times to diagnose the failure. The dealer stated that the transmission had metal shavings, but they did not correct the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 84,000. The manufacturer will be contacted.

Filed Nov 24, 2009 · Engine · 150,000 miles · NE

No previous incidents with transmission or radiator, fluids both fine last time car driven, driving on highway, approximately four miles from home, engine began to rev, appeared to have trouble with automatic transmission between gears, check engine light came on, checked at location, radiator empty, transmission fluid low, checked 30 min later, transmission fluid empty, refilled transmission fluid and leaked from radiator- radiator rupture, unsure if damage to transmission from radiator rupture at this time.

Filed Sep 12, 2009 · Brakes, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · NJ

I have a 2003 dodge neon sxt. I purchased the car in 2008. 6 months later the transmission gave out. The car would not run at all. There were no warnings to this. Aamaco said that the radiator blew which LED to the coolant and trans. Fluid mixing together and destroying the transmission. I had no warranty because the car was bought used. It cost me 3500 dollars to fix this problem.now the check engine light keeps coming on and the car is burning fuel. I am getting anywhere from 10 to 17 mpg depending on the day. I have taken the car to three different mechanics, including a dealership, who can not figure out what is wrong with it. The worst problem yet is that when it is raining outside and I am driving the car there is a small thunking noise, and then a loud thunking noise that locks up the rear tires and brings the car to a skidding halt. So far, know on wood, no accidents, but it is a very dangerous situation. Again, the car has gone to several mechanics who claimed they figured out the problem. Have changed everything from axles, to brake cylinders and brakes. Paid approximately 1500 dollars out of pocket, and the car is still doing the same thing. I have young children who I refuse to drive anywhere in this car for their own safety.

Filed Dec 15, 2007 · Fuel system · VA

I have a dodge neon sxt 2003, the service engine light came on while driving home from work. I went straight to the dealer where I bought the car. They told me to take it to pep boys to have the computer put on it and it would tell me what was wrong with it and bring it back to the dealer. I didn't do that, I took it some where else to have it checked. It was the purge solenoid that had gone bad. So I took it back to the dealer and they asked me what I found out with it, I told them I did but I wasn't telling them what I found out, it was their job to find out and when they find out to let me know so I would see if the problem match with what I found out. They claimed they couldn't find a problem . A month later I took it back because it still was taking to much gas to fill up the vehicle, this time they found out what was wrong they did find it was the purge solenoid that had gone bad. I have a 7-year 70,000 mile warranty on the neon. The dealer told me it wasn't covered and that I would have to pay 479.00 for the part not including the labor. Did I mention that the neon is a 2003 and when the solenoid went the car only had 28,000 miles on it and right now it has only 31,500. I would like to know if there is a recall on this car for that part. I am looking into buying a honda or a toyota. I have had it with car. As many repairs that I have had done I think I would have two cars in my driveway by now.

Filed Feb 9, 2005 · Engine · WI

While driving at any speed check engine light appeared on the dashboard, and suddenly the vehicle stalled. Driver was able to restart vehicle, and took it to the dealer for inspection.

Filed Sep 5, 2003 · Engine · FL

We purchased a dodge neon srt/4 and 3 weeks after having the car had problem with the manifold was cherry red,and no power what so ever the engine light was on this happen on 5/22/03 then it serviced with a catalytic convertorand on these other dates the car was in for service their after=7/15/03,7/23/03,8/20/03, the dealer we purchased the car accussed us of putting after market parts we had it inspected in another dealer and had a report stating the car had no after market parts installed.