While driving at 60 MPH fifth gear disengaged, leaving the vehicle in neutral. Dealership rebuilt the transmission, but problem recurred.
2000 Plymouth Neon transmission problems
10 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission5
- Manual transmission2
- Manual transmission: floor shift assembly1
- Axle hubs1
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Plymouth Neon transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2000 Plymouth Neon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Connection between radiator and transmission failed on a busy icy road in rush hour traffic as the car lost power my wife nursed it to a gas station the damage was already done we replaced the radiator only to fine that the transmission needs to be rebuilt.
Vehicle made a clicking and rattling noise when accelerating. Took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer replaced the rear hub on the right side. Mechanic said there was a problem with the front wheel bearing.
Transmission failure at 50,000 miles.
My 2000 plymouth neon felt like it lost power or dropped out of gear. I was able to drive it slowly for about 2 miles to leave it at a safe place. The hose fitting from the transmission to the radiator had completely blown off & the aluminum threads stripped- yet the hose/gasket attached remained in place - the hose had no leaks & the gasket was rusty. The shop installed a new radiator with the fitting attached. Once they topped up the fluids, it still was not drivable - and further upon inspection of the transmission - (the filings in the pan) indicated replacing the transmission ($2200). The remain tran from mopar was faulty and they had to put a new valve body on it to keep it from jumping gears too quickly. Really odd thing is - another 2000 neon came in while my car was still in the shop, with the exact same blown fitting. We do not know what caused pressure to build to the extent the fitting would blow. I still have the fitting.
The transmission failed at 42,000 miles.
Engine oil leaks three set of head gaskets/ transmission slipping rebuilt three times/ powersteering pump replaced 2 times / speed contol doesn't work because clocking spring defective in air bag control/ dealer stated tha manufacture would on pay for parts only and the coustomer would have to pay the labor out of the two plus years that I have owned this car it has been in the shop for at least 6 months
Power steering failure, oil leak, air bag defect. Transmission failure. Mr
Transmission can slide back and forth without stepping on the brake. Contacted dealer.
There is a loud noise when weather is cold and applying transmission. Transmission has a knocking noise. There is a water leak coming inside of vehicle. Two inches of water was coming inside. Dealership is aware of the problem. Mechanic told her that drainage hole wasn't big enough.
Questions about the 2000 Plymouth Neon transmission
Does the 2000 Plymouth Neon have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the transmission of the 2000 Plymouth Neon, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Plymouth Neon transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Plymouth Neon transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Plymouth Neon have bad transmission?
The Plymouth Neon model years with the most transmission complaints are 1995 (37 complaints), 1996 (27 complaints) and 1997 (14 complaints).
Other 2000 Plymouth Neon problems
Brakes 36Airbags 23Engine 21Acceleration 18Electrical 15Body 13Steering 11Suspension 10Fuel system 7Seat belts 7Lights 5Visibility 3Tires 2Wheels 1
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