NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission Problems

4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,474 miles

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2000 Plymouth Neon transmission problems

transmission problem

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2000 Plymouth Neon Owner Comments

problem #5

Jan 292004

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Harrison City, PA, USA

problem #4

Dec 132003

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,672 miles
Transmission failure at 50,000 miles.

- East Windsor, CT, USA

problem #3

Sep 192003

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 71,700 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.

- Green Bay, WI, USA

problem #2

Apr 092003

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
The transmission failed at 42,000 miles.

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

problem #1

Jan 012000

Neon

  • 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

- Vidalia, GA, USA

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