Dodge Neon loss of power problems

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Transmission · 70,503 miles · OH

Driving on rt224 and car started squealing, lost power in gas pedal, got off busy road, turned on side st. And had no gas power, had to call my husband to pick me and my uncle up, he lost paid work , mechanic came to parking lot, he said transmission blew, had it towed to shop. Cost me 2,323. Also rip in left front axel mechanic says these neons are known for this trouble and to file with you. I need to get refunded in full, these cars should not be on the road. I do not work and it was very hard to scrap up the money to pay this and our lives were seriously in danger on a busy road. I called on 9-29-14 and filed a complaint with your worker ref #10639796 and she said she would send me an email and paper in the mail conserving this phone call . I have never received anything. Plus I will sending a complaint about my husband's jeep 2000 gas tank shield is rotted away and pieces missing. This should be recalled.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Electrical · 88,257 miles · FL

A total loss of power engine lossed power but came back and it happen again at a traffic light everything shut down and did not restart until I mayed the window go down then the power came back on then I was able to restart the car.

Filed May 9, 2011 · Electrical · 78,000 miles · OH

I have had nothing but problems with my 2003 dodge neon. The electrical problems have ranged from losing power completely while driving to dimming dashboard lights to corroded wires going into the power control module and fuses shorting out. This latest incident involves the seatbelt and brake lights flashing while the rest of the dashboard lights went dim. I'm tired of spending money on this car - but I can't sell it in good conscience to someone else. Dodge should be forced to recall these vehicles for new electrical wiring harnesses and power control modules as corrosion of wires and subsequent shorts in wiring appear to be common place, costing thousands of dollars to consumers and potential fatal accidents.

Filed Aug 26, 2010 · Electrical · 44,126 miles · KY

Sudden loss of power, engine misses and stalls. Will not restart.

Filed Jun 8, 2010 · Engine · 65,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge neon. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The contact moved off the roadway and contacted the dealer who informed him that the vehicle would need further diagnostic testing to determine the failure. There were no recalls for the vehicle and repairs would be at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage were 65,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2009 · Electrical · 63,342 miles · FL

I own a 2003 dodge neon that just shuts off while driving on a few occasions. I have read numerous blogs and such of others having the same problems. Without warning the car shuts down with a complete loss of power. Nothing electrical will work. I have had the car checked out and no problems can be found, no codes on the computer. When it does shut down it will not restart until I move the wires at the battery. Upon inspecting the battery wires they show no signs of wear, corrosion, being loose or anything of that sort. Upon testing the wires for a short found none to exist. The mechanics and dealerships claim there is no problem. Diagnostic computers find no problems. On three occasion thus far we have been in near accident situations, driving along and the car shuts down, and comes to an unexpected quick stop and with a loss of all power that may result in a fatal accident in the future. Cars driving behind me have no warning that I'm coming to a complete stop in the middle of the road sometimes unable to pull off the road to a safe area to come to a stop. As mentioned it seems to be a common problem with this car not only of this year but others as well. There should be a recall of some sort before someone dies if that already has not happened.

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Transmission · 81,000 miles · MD

While driving on the highway felt a jolt and loss of power. The speedometer then dialed all the way up and then back to zero. Pulled off to check it out, as I slowed down on the offramp heard a crunching sound and the car shut off. Started right back up but wouldn't go into gear, the transmission had locked up! I couldn't even put it in neutral to push it off the offramp. Had it towed to a shop where they put in a used, not new or rebuilt but a used transmissions with 60,000 miles on it for $1,800. The car had 81,000 miles at the time of failure and is barely six years old! I have also had to replace the throttle body and catalytic converter before 75,000 miles. By far the transmission is the most unacceptable component failure. At only 81,000 miles and six years old dodge needs to recall these automatic transmissions!

Filed Mar 17, 2008 · Steering · 87,000 miles · CA

We heard a pop in our engine while driving down the highway, uncertain that it was our vehicle we continued, as we exited the highway we had lost power steering it seemed. Continue home about 20 miles and once we pulled into our driveway we opened the hood to find our power steering belt had come off. While investigating the belt, noticed our drivebelt idler pulley had disintegrated. We have been trying to order this part from several auto part stores and the dealer to no avail. It is on factory back order for over the past month, which has left us with only one vehicle for our household.

Filed Sep 18, 2006 · Electrical · 45,740 miles · CA

My headlights/fog lights started flickering and all of my dash lights illuminated. I then lost all power for a brief second and then the car came back to normal. I pulled the steering column apart and found the multi-function switch has started to melt. I have not replaced this yet as I just found this today.

Filed Jul 25, 2006 · Brakes · 38,800 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated constantly. Also, the rear brakes squeaked, and there was a loss of power brake assist. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problems. There is a the federal safety agency recall # 01v154000 pertaining to the service brakes power assist vacuum. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.