Plymouth Neon loss of power problems

Filed Jan 3, 2007 · Transmission · 35,000 miles · GA

Tl*- the contact stated that 1995 plymouth neon has been recalled. However, the dealership and the manufacturer stated that this vehiclewas not part of recall, campaign # 94v033000. The contact stated that the vehicle had power failure that started during 2004. The contact took vehicle to the dealership, and has been told that they could not find anything wrong with automatic transmission control module. The contact stated that while driving at any speed his vehicle lost power, but the vehicles engine continued to stay on. When the vehicle was at a complete stop and the driver depressed the accelerator pedal the vehicle did not accelerate properly. The vehicle proceeded very slowly regardless of the pressure exerted on the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that on 1/2/07 while driving at 65 MPH the vehicle lost power on the highway, but it did restart immediately.

Filed Jul 12, 2005 · Engine · 53,500 miles · MN

My 2000 plymouth neon lx lost power at an intersection, I had it towed, found out that a hose (that I believe either connected the radiator and the transmission or was for the radiator only, not sure, wasn't explained very well to me) had fallen out for no apparent reason, causing all of the fluid to leak out. When taken to a dealership, I had to have the radiator replaced, luckily my transmission was ok. About one minute before it happened, I noticed the car was shifting hard, and seemed like it was trying to shift while I was stopped at the intersection. By the time the light turned, most of whatever fluid was already gone.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · PA

An electrical short in the wiring harness caused the vehicle to stall. The consumer received the federal safety agency recall 96v026000 concerning the wiring harness failure due to an electrical short, but chrysler told the consumer that this recall did not exist. *ak the dealer could not locate the problem but stated that the wiring in the horn needed to be replaced. The electrical short and the engine misfiring caused the vehicle to lose power and sputter after a short drive. *sc

Filed Feb 5, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · PA

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.

Filed Oct 7, 2003 · Transmission · 71,700 miles · WI

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.

Filed Jul 17, 2002 · Engine · HI

I purchased a new plymouth neon 2000 on 12/11/99. I immediately began to have problems with the car. It was discovered at my first gas-up that I was a quart low on oil. I had also experience a problem with the vehicle losing power while I was sitting in traffic at a stop light. I called the dealership (windward dodge-hawaii)right away. They told me to bring in the car for diagnosis. I was told that they could not find any problems with the car and could not find any leakage. I continued to experience problems with the car. Loss of oil, loss of power and stalling. I went to the local dealer 2 more times before calling the corporation to make a case. I continued to have problems after calling the corp and when I called the dealership a 4th time, they told me that my name had been raised in a meeting and that they would take care of me. When I got there, I surprised to be asked to purchase this new car at an additional $4000. I was told that my model was discontinued and the only car they had was an upgraded model which cost more. I raised holy hell in the place. The service department was ordered to fully inspect my car and pay for a rental for me. Still they claimed that there was no problem. Now, my car began to leak oil in feb 2002. This time, the leak was visable. I took the car to 2 different repairshops, who told me that the problem was the cam shaft gasket. Then we took it to firestone on a military base. They said that it was the same problem and gave us a much better rate so we scheduled the repair. But, on the day that we took the car in to them, we got a call back stating that the problem was not what they had originally thought. It was the head gasket which requires extensive engine work. They told us that 15 cars had come in to them in 1 week with this same problem. They were all plymouth neons. (due to the limitations in this field, I am unable to fill in the details. Please contact me regarding what we have done since).

Filed Apr 10, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Head gasket replaced, then it lost all power, and engine service light came on. I took it back, they said it needed spark plugs. I have it back, but it is still missing and I am not convinced that my problems are over.

Filed Nov 4, 2001 · Engine · OR

I bought this used car from a dealer. My fiancee started to notice that the engine temperature gauge was rising fast. She started to hear bubbling gurgling sounds from the cooling system. The car started to lose power. I phoned chrysler to see if they could cover the expense since it was out of warranty and had prior owners. I ended up getting the car repaired and chrysler only offered a 15% discount. They should have paid the whole bill of $1853.03. There is such a thing as silent warranty that I have read about on the internet. I want them to reimburse me and I am going to file several written complaints.

Filed Jan 31, 2001 · Engine · OH

While traveling at 10-15 MPH consumer pushed on brakes and there were no power brakes. Took to mechanic, and they said it might be the check valve, and they replaced it. Then it happened again, second time they changed brakes, and it happened again. An independent mechanic found information regarding a memo that egr vavle would correct problem because water got in it and froze up causing a loss of power brakes.*ak chrysler is denying any knowledge of problem.

Filed Sep 21, 2000 · Engine · PA

Check engine light came on. Vehicle lost power in passing lane. Engine races in park. Has been to the dealer aprox 12 times in last 3 months. I have paid $1200 and they can't guarantee problem is fixed. Chrysler has been contacted.