Purchased my neon brand new in sept. 2005 in the summer of 2009 I started experiencing the car misfiring and putting along with codes p0335 crankshaft sensor & p0340 camshaft sensor and both were replaced and here we are march of 2010 and still having problems with the engine (sane parts replaced)light coming on engine misfiring and driving on the way to work one morning the car just completely died luckily I wasn't in any traffice. I was able to coast to the side of the road put the car in park after three attempts the car finally started back up again and a new code appeared p0129 barametric pressure. The engine light for now has gone off, but the codes are still there, it stil rides horriblel. I love this car but it is really becoming a pain in the ass I don't know from day to day what going to happen when I get behind the wheel no wonder they dont' make them anymore.
2005 Dodge Neon engine complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge neon. While attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would not move more than 45 MPH. The vehicle also began to shake. The failures were inconsistent and occurred without warning. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 34,230.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge neon. The radiator clamp fell off and caused all of the radiator fluid to leak out of the vehicle. The vehicle failed and was towed to the dealer. At 9,000 miles, the front brake pads had to be replaced and an alignment was performed. Both repairs were performed under warranty. At 15,000 miles, the tires caused the vehicle to shake when the gear was in drive. All four tires were replaced under warranty. At 18,000 miles, the brackets under the driver's seat failed and the seat could not be moved backwards or forwards. The repair was performed under warranty. Also at 18,000 miles, the dealer had to adjust the rear brakes because they were squealing and pulsating. The squealing and pulsating occurred all the time, but especially in the mornings. The contact paid for the adjustment. The cd player failed and was repaired under warranty. Currently, the rear brakes are still squealing and pulsating, and the motor mounts have failed. The motor makes a popping sound during acceleration. While driving in reverse, the motor will sink into the vehicle. The only thing supporting the motor is the exhaust. The motor is almost touching the hood of the vehicle when it is closed. He has scheduled an appointment for the motor mounts to be repaired. The current mileage was 32,764 and failure mileage was 300.
My 2005 dodge neon does not want to crank. When it does crank and you accelerate then rpms increase rapidly and then fall back to about 1500 and the car starts acting like it wants to cut off. The engine light is now on and does not go off. When you come to a stop the car jumps forward quickly and then acts like it is going to cut off. Not drivable, too dangerous.
I was driving on the freeway for several miles and got off an off ramp. I continued to drive throughout the city and had come to a four way stop. I proceeded to go and accelerated in 1st gear and then put the car into 2nd gear. While in the 2nd gear, the engine came to an abrupt stop and sparks flew all over the street. The clutch had ejected itself out of the transmission causing massive damage to the engine bay and chassis. Dealer and insurance companies denied my claim and have not fixed my motor vehicle.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 MPH, the vehicle was shifted into second gear and it accelerated beyond effort. The brakes and steering failed after this occurred. The vehicle was turned off. While attempting to restart the vehicle , it would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, where it was determined the air intake hose cracked and caused a vacuum leak. The hose was replaced.
I bought a 2005 dodge neon sxt on december 14,2005 and just on sunday january 8, 2006 the clamp and hose of the radiator just broke. I had my car towed to my house and then I had the car towed to the dealers on monday. They advised me that it was that, which I noticed that day that about 6 other cars came in also the same year make and model, it was the 2005 dodge neon sxt line. So they replaced the part and so far it has held up but don't now for shore yet. So please pass this down in the recall that this line of car's have a hose and clamp recall thanks edward robinson.
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