NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission Problems

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Average Mileage:
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1995 Plymouth Neon transmission problems

transmission problem

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1995 Plymouth Neon Owner Comments

problem #14

Sep 141998

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While driving there is a delay in shifting, and no power going up hills. Consumer states gas pedal is pressed to floor, and vehicle only goes 40 mph. Consumer states transmission sticks while shifting from first gear to second. Oil gakset leak was detected after 25000 miles. Brakes started squeaking after 10000 miles.

- Cedar Grove, NJ, USA

problem #13

Feb 132001

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Car stalls while driving this has happen since I brought it I believe that I have a defective transmission in it after reading recall numbers # 94V033000.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #12

Jun 102000

Neon

  • miles
Transmission was replaced(w/ a rebuilt transmission in April 1999; in June 0F 2000 it started slipping again--doesnt want to shift into gear.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

problem #11

Apr 052000

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles

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

An internal problem with transmission oil or water getting into transmission, causing transmission failure. Also, engine head gasket blew out, and turn signal will not turn off. Consumer has contacted dealer.

- Escanaba, MI, USA

problem #10

Oct 011998

Neon

  • miles
Front and rear ABS brakes make grinding noise when driving forward and reversing whenever starting the vehicle. Also, transmission failed/engine head gasket failed twice/oil leak/cam sensor failed, causing vehicle to stall twice.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #9

Oct 301995

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed.

- Lake Worth, FL, USA

problem #8

Dec 211998

Neon

  • miles

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

Engine check light comes on/off. Problem is with the oxygen sensor. Also transmission problems, leading to replacement of the transmission/brakes wore out and replaced three times. Dealer aware of all problems. Problems still exists. Warranty is expired. Provide further information.

- Malden, MA, USA

problem #7

Aug 011997

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle braking system continually making noise whenever brake pedal is applied; vehicle would stall whenever brakes are used in a sudden stop. Also, gear would slip into neutral. Dealer notified. Car hesitates to start and at times there is a knocking sound under the car when ignition is turned off.

- Fayeville, NC, USA

problem #6

Dec 191997

(reported on)

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission slips from drive to neutral simply by leaning on or nudging the shifter column accidently. Also, anti-lock brake failure.

- Chico, CA, USA

problem #5

Jan 151995

Neon

  • miles
Transmission hesitates to engage into second gear.

- Jackson, TN, USA

problem #4

May 271996

Neon

  • miles

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

Transmission slipping.

- Newbury, OH, USA

problem #3

May 231995

Neon

  • miles
Transmission failed.

- Opelousas, LA, USA

problem #2

Feb 141996

Neon

  • miles
Erratic operation of the automatic transmission.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #1

Jan 181996

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Auto-transmission; had previous failures prior to and while driving highway speed, transmission burst. Owner found out transmission on back order. Describe.

- Crossville, TN, USA

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