Dodge Neon sudden acceleration problems

Filed Aug 29, 2022 · Acceleration · NY

No warning or engine light appeared; the gas pedal did not function as intended and accelerated while trying to parallel park when I put the shift knob in reverse the car immediately accelerated on its own to full force and I nearly Crashed into a bus stop filled with people losing control of the car I immediately managed to stop the car by pressing on the brake pedal which the car still had slight force but then I put the car in park and only at that time did it completely stop. The gas pedal and shift linkage and accelerator linkage have some dangerous unprovoked issues. This car has always had a high idle problem as warned to me by the first owners, as soon as you put the car into drive it would immediately go. I have researched recalls for years on this and have also discovered many reports of people losing control in this manner coincidentally going unaddressed. Until this occurred, I became very very apprehensive to even drive this car as I could have been held responsible for this damn malfunction costing many lives and injuries unknowingly and unprovoked. The car only has 60k miles and so far the entire dash board has cracked from sunlight falling completely to pieces that would crumble as I would drive causing distraction. The power steering belt prematurely needed replacing due to some sort of issue with the pulleys, not so long after that the alternator belt snapped needing the alternator and pulleys to be replaced again. The car during those repairs had just reached 50k miles, two batteries and the car still has electrical problems, power steering issues. This car was never involved in any major accident that would explain this other than a manufacture defect costing hundreds of dollars but there’s no cost to the lives of myself but others that you can’t put a price tag on. It’s truly a crime and absolute obvious indication of negligence that none of these reports have called for any recalls on this vehicle!

Filed May 9, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 132,000 miles · PA · crash

I shifted my car into reverse and it accelerated by itself. Shifted into neutral and could not stop crashed thru my neighbors garage door. There s no check engine light and could not stop when applying the brakes even in neutral. I checked and there was nothing under or blocking the gas pedal. No mats in car.

Filed Jun 12, 2012 · Engine · 179,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge neon. The contact was making repairs to the vehicle when he noticed that the area where the air intake tube was connected to the idle air control unit, the vehicle could possibly cause unintended acceleration if the clamp was not installed properly. The contact stated that if the accelerator pedal was depressed, the rpms would increase excessively and the vehicle would take accelerate rapidly. The failure mileage was 179,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 06/28/12*lj the dealer informed the consumer, there was nothing to worry about, but if the part did come loose, the computer in the vehicle would decrease the RPM's. Updated 06/29/12

Filed Jun 22, 2011 · Acceleration · 60,000 miles · VA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge neon. The contact stated while driving various speeds the vehicle would suddenly accelerate to higher speeds. The driver was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into a tree. No one was injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and when it was on the tow truck, it started to accelerate again. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the vehicle because when the vehicle was turned on it would accelerate on its own. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Updated 08/01/11*lj updated 08/02/11

Filed Nov 30, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · TN

The car idles very high and then accelerates to higher speeds without touching the accelerator pedal. There is a high acceleration boosts and spurts when first accelerating from a stopped position, causing car to lunge forward at high speeds. The car refuses to start when not used daily, such as a problem with the starter or the alternator, but no problems have been found with either parts upon inspections by a mechanic. Front axles pop when turning. Key is hard to disengage or remove from the ignition. Brakes are constantly squealing and wear every 3-6 months regardless f how the car is driven. Though it may or not be a problem for some, the fold down seats in the rear seat do not have a disengage lever from the trunk. Over-head dome light does not function properly and has faulty wiring, so that even though all doors are closed the dome light never shuts off. There is constantly a fuse light that flashes in my dash, though all fuses have been checked numerous times and all are in perfect working order, though they have been replaced, the warning light still flashes. The utility outlet/cigarette lighter outlet doesn't and has not ever worked since the car was bought in 2004. Fuses have been replaced multiple times, but the problem still has not been fixed. Water leaks in from rain or windshield wipers causing musty odor in the car. Car constantly over-heats during travel over 35-40 miles and leaks anti-freeze, though no leaks or pin holes of any kind could be found. Trunk sticks making it hard to open or disengage, caused key to be broken off inside the trunk lock.

Filed Feb 8, 2005 · Acceleration · LA

The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when the driver barely touched the pedal, almost hitting the vehicles that were in front. Manufacturer was contacted by owner.

Filed Sep 15, 2003 · Acceleration · TX

Vehicle suddenly accelerated while in traffic, there was no collision to report. Consumer was able to turn the car off, and coast over to the shoulder. Mechanic at dealership told her to unplug the cruise control.

Filed Aug 22, 2002 · Acceleration · PA · crash

While in heavy traffic accelerator pedal was applied and vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing a rear end collision. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Mar 2, 2001 · Acceleration · NJ

Was taking off when throttle would suddenly accelerated. Throttle would be wide open. Took vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that problem could not be duplicated. *ak the sudden acceleration occured twice and the vehicle was unsafe to drive.

Filed Jan 17, 2001 · Acceleration · CA

Vehicle would hesitate for awhile before it would suddenly accelerate on its own. Sometimes would surge forward when gas pedal pressed lightly. Have taken to dealership numerous times to have problem repaired. Problem been happening for over 2 1/2 years.