Dodge Neon knocking problems

Filed Jun 9, 2017 · Engine · 200,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. While driving various speeds, a knocking sound was coming from the engine and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine piston detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2008 · Wheels · 60,000 miles · MI

Rim leaks from all 4 tires due to the chrome separating from interior of the steel wheel. A local mechanic said he has seen a lot of this. He wire wheeled the inside of the rim to knock loose pieces of chrome off and replaced the tire on the rim. It is holding air for now but will have to be done again as more chrome starts to flake off. Not realizing her tire was flat. My wife drove on it and ruined it.

Filed Jan 17, 2007 · Transmission · 34,000 miles · CA

Vehicle had idled hard since purchase. Taken to local dealership numerous times for knocking sound on start up of vehicle every morning. Owner was told that sound could not be duplicated. On date of incident, vehicle started jerking in and out of gear on highway. Loud whine started and increased with acceleration. Owner pulled vehicle to the shoulder and got out to try to locate source of sound. When owner tried to put car back into gear, gear shift moved but did not engage. Transmission had to be replaced.

Filed Mar 3, 2006 · Steering · 5,000 miles · NJ

The problem with the vehicle started since the car had a couple of thousand miles. Started off with a ticking noise in the steering wheel, to a popping noise and then to clunking. The car itself had a lot of the suspension reviewed over 20 times by the dealership with "no problem found" they did replace steering couplers based on tsb's but that didn't resolve it. The car still has a click/pop in the steering wheel, when on take off the steering wheel still has the original clunk. The major concerned is the steering!! At any speed above 50 MPH the car is not controllable, it sways, swerves loss of control when trying to hold the car in a straight line. The driver side front tire feels as if its turning in different directions while driving, it requires a lot more effort to make a left turn then a right turns. The vehicle is deemed unsafe by any standard, the other problem is the dealer ship states that its within "spec"... If I have to counter steer on a straight line there is a problem. I have almost had several accidents with the vehicle due to the nature of the steering issue, I am still fighting with dodge trying to get a courtesy district manager to review the problems. Their "official" answer is that its out of the standard warranty and under no circumstance will dodge pay for the repairs for steering issues even though it was a preexisting issue!! The dealer stated that my loss of control was due to a defect in the oem goodyear tires, so I brought it to good year and they said that there isn't anything wrong with the tires. I insisted they replace the tires, and out of goodwill they did replace all 4 tires, but the problem persisted!!!.. I brought the car back to the dealer and they advised that after reviewing the car that is the cars handling characteristics of the car. I knew it wasn't b/c the car never had those issues prior to the 5000 miles, the dealership then replaced some shocks and other odds and ends that made no improvement to the vehicles steering.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Engine · NC

When starting vehicle it made a loud ticking noise. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for inspection , and it was determined to be the air compressor. Consumer was aware of tsb#24-04-00 by daimler chrysler involving this component.

Filed Oct 19, 2004 · Suspension · ID

While driving 25 MPH, the driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle jerked. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem at this time. Please provide further details.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 46,124 miles · CA

Sun roof glass came of the track and will not open or close. The track was replaced three times. *ak the sunroof would drag and make knocking noises. The vehicle also experienced a battery problem and oil leaks which had come from the cylinder head. *sc

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · AL

While driving 45 MPH a loud ticking noise was heard coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, however the mechanic could not duplicate or resolve the problem. *ak the headlights had gone out while the consumer was driving the vehicle, the wheel needed to be replaced, there was a problem with the brake line in the front, the wheel bearing was broken in half, the fog lights had gone out, there was a roaring sound when the vehicle was in motion, there was a whirling sound in the engine which would get worse when accelerated, the rotor/pads rusted, the steering pulled to the left, and when slowing down, the steering wheel would shake. (dodge neon sxt 2004)

Filed Aug 20, 2003 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · MO

I bought my 2000 dodge neon used in 2002 from reiliable chevrolet in springfield, mo. The car had aprox 48,000 miles on it. After owning it for a few weeks, I noticed a knocking sound whenever the car was in neutral. When the clutch was depressed the knocking sound went away. I took it to central dodge (my 5 star dealer) which told me that it was the throw out bearing. After having them fix it, which only cost me $100 because I bought the extended warrenty, the noise started again, just after a couple weeks.

Filed Oct 31, 2002 · Engine · CA

When starting vehicle cold. There is a loud internal knocking noise from engine. I am a professional auto mechanic, I suspect piston slap. In my opinion ,this condition is not normal as stated by the dealer and the factory. Dt