2000 DODGE NEON Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems

13 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 2000 DODGE NEON

13 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 DODGE NEON. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints

#10144317 | December 2, 2005

HEAD GASKET BLOWN. LARGE OIL/FUEL LEAKS AND/OR CONTAMINATION THROUGHOUT ENGINE COMPARTMENT, INCLUDING CAPTURED IN MOTOR-MOUNT BAY ACTING AS A RESEVOIR DAM. *NM GOOGLE ALONE DEMONSTRATES SOME 111,000 REPORTED "NEON HEAD-GASKET" ITEMS WITH A MAJORITY PERCENTAGE SAMPLED SHOWING AS PROBLEMS WITH THE HEAD-GASKET! PLEASE HELP! NOT ONLY IS THIS AN EXPENSIVE ITEM ($450) TO REPLACE, BUT IT IS A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE!

#769636 | November 15, 2002

HEAD GASKET FAILURE DUE TO UNKNOWN MANUFACTURE DEFECT. DT

#768386 | October 22, 2002

I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE SERVICE CENTER. THEY REMOVED A PART FROM MY CAR AND TOLD ME IT WAS BROKEN WHEN IT WASN'T. THEN THEY ARE TRYING TO CHARGE ME FOR IT. THEY SAID ANOTHER PART WAS BROKEN, BUT THEY BROKE IT. THEY ARE COMMITTING FRAUD. I DON'T WANT TO PAY THEM FOR DAMAGE THEY DID TO MY VEHICLE. MR

#8001223 | December 28, 2001

ENGINE KNOCKIS IN MORNING WHEN STARTING UP VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED COMPRESSOR FOR AIR CONDITIONER, AND REBUILT TRANSMISSION. BUT, PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED. *AK

#899819 | December 4, 2001

THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE IN ENGINE AT 55 MPH ONLY, VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES, COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. AT 5TH VISIT TO DEALER, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT KNOCKING SOUND WAS NORMAL. *AK

#753193 | October 16, 2001

THIS CAR IS A LEMON!!! I'VE BEEN TO THE DEALER TO GET IT FIXED OVER 4 TIMES AND IT AGAIN IS OVERHEATING. HELP ME!*AK

#560488 | July 9, 2001

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT POWER SURGES (LOSS OF POWER) WHEN DRIVING OVER 50 MPH UPON ACCELERATION. NLM

#560488 | July 9, 2001

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE, THE DEALER TESTED OTHER NEON'S AND STATED THAT THEY ALL VIBRATE, POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW. NLM

#890390 | June 14, 2001

THERE IS A SQUEAKING NOISE PRESENT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. DEALER SAYS IT'S DUE TO BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS.*AK HORN IS OUT. THE VEHICLE RUN HARD AND IS LOUD. THE FRONT END IS LOW WHEN COMING OUT ON INTO A DRIVEWAY. *YH

#729721 | September 6, 2000

THE CAR HAS A MANUAL TRANSAXEL. IT JERKS WHEN SHIFTING AND WHEN RELEASING FOOT FROM GAS AND RETURN WHEN DRIVING IN ALL GEARS. ACTS LIKE INCORRECT FUEL/AIR MIXTURE. DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL. IT IS ELUSIVE BUT NOT NORMAL. IT COULD PROVE DANGEROUS MERGING ONTO FREEWAY.

#868759 | August 25, 2000

INTERIOR TRUNK LOCK WASN'T OPERABLE. CONSUMER WENT TO OPEN THE TRUNK AND LOCK WOULDN'T UNLOCK/ CIGERETTE LIGHTER AND CD PLAYER FAILED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEMS. *AK SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONS. DOOR LIGHT AND DOME LIGHT STAYS ON ALARM SYSTEM MALFUNCTONS CONTINUOUSLY. POWER WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONS. CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. THE VEHICLE STALLED ON THE ROAD. VEHICLE ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS WHILE USING BRAKES. *YH

#856865 | February 14, 2000

VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STALLING WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP POSITION. ALSO, POWER STEERING PUMP MAKES UNNECESSARY NOISE. DEALER NOTIFIED, REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP ONCE, BUT PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING.*AK *ML

#713399 | October 16, 1999 Fire

CAR WAS RUNNING, BUT PARKED. ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, BURNING COMPLETELY THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. MY SON ESCAPED, THE FLAMES ENGULFED THE ENGINE, BOTH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WERE AT THE SCENE. HE LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS BURNED BEYOND RECOGNITION.

Other 2000 DODGE NEON Problem Areas

Air Bagsfrontal 49 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 21 complaints Air Bags 19 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 14 complaints Tires 13 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 13 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 11 complaints Structure 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 10 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 8 complaints Suspension 8 complaints Unknown Or Other 8 complaints Electrical System 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 7 complaints Structureframe And Members 7 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 6 complaints Electrical Systemignition 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Suspensionfront 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 5 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 5 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 5 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 5 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Seat Beltsfront 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 3 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 3 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint

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