1996 Plymouth Neon transmission problems

Filed Jan 3, 2006 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · NY

Consumer 1996 plymouth neon PCM had to be reprogrammed causing comer vehicle to fail emissions. *ts the consumer's vehicle failed state emission inspection because the vehicle's readiness codes were cleared each time the key was turned to the off position. The consumer found a tsb which stated that the PCM must be reprogrammed to remedy the condition. After repeated attempts to get the local dealer to acknowledge the problem consumer took the vehicle elsewhere where the PCM was reprogrammed at no charge.

Filed Jun 23, 2003 · Transmission · PA

Consumer states transmission in reverse is very slow, not working properly. Dealer stated there is problem. Vehicle was no longer under warranty so she had to pay, vehicle has only 64000 miles.

Filed Jun 5, 2002 · Transmission · IL

Transmission is leaking fluild from the gaskets ,cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Apr 22, 2002 · Transmission · MO

Speedometer fails often. Dealer is no help, they want a diagnosis fee. Dangerour to operate w/o accurate speedometer.

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Transmission · MD

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Jun 11, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · WI

Since the purchase of this 1996 plymouth neon, in march 17,1997 there has been numerous problems. Starting with camshaft seal. Oil leakage around head gasket many times, radiator recall, multiple cylinder misfire, break repairs, master cylinder seals swollen, rubber trans return cooler line cracked, rebuilt trans and replaced seals, fuel pump replacement, replace rear main seal, replace pan gasket, replace oxygen sensor, and recent trans failure.

Filed Feb 21, 2001 · Fuel system, Transmission · NM

Gas gauge does not work properly.*ak speedometer does not work properly.

Filed Jul 25, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · OR · crash · 2 injuries

Transmission was replaced at about 35,000 miles under warranty, new transmission is beginning to slip. Headgasket has failed twice causing internal damage that the dealership won't admit to. Engine block or other part is cracked, leaking oil into cylinders 1 and 3, problem wasn't corrected last time in shop. Brakes fail regularly, especially under quick stopping attempts, even though the pads/shoes are still good. There is a gas leak that allows fumes to enter the car. Egr valve is broken and won't be fixed under warranty even though it's part of the engine. Paint is chipping on the bottom half of the car and the panels are now rusting. Car stalls in reverse. Car idles roughly even after tune-ups. Heat/AC knobs are cracked due to improper drilling.

Filed Jul 20, 2000 · Transmission · MI

When the car turned over 76,000 miles, within three weeks I have spent $1,024.00 to fix my car. Now, after everything else being fixed, my transmission is leaking.

Filed Jul 13, 2000 · Transmission · OR

Transmission is worn out after 70k miles.