NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Plymouth Neon transmission problems

transmission problem

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1996 Plymouth Neon Owner Comments

problem #13

Jun 232003

Neon

  • miles

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

Consumer states transmission in reverse is very slow, not working properly. Dealer stated there is problem. Vehicle was no longer under warranty so she had to pay, vehicle has only 64000 miles.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #12

Dec 232001

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Riverdale, MD, USA

problem #11

Jun 112001

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Since the purchase of this 1996 Plymouth Neon, in March 17,1997 there has been numerous problems. Starting with camshaft seal. Oil leakage around head gasket many times, radiator recall, multiple cylinder misfire, break repairs, master cylinder seals swollen, rubber trans return cooler line cracked, rebuilt trans and replaced seals, fuel pump replacement, replace rear main seal, replace pan gasket, replace oxygen sensor, and recent trans failure.

- Paddock Lake, WI, USA

problem #10

Dec 151998

Neon

  • miles

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

Transmission was replaced at about 35,000 miles under warranty, new transmission is beginning to slip. Headgasket has failed twice causing internal damage that the dealership won't admit to. Engine block or other part is cracked, leaking oil into cylinders 1 and 3, problem wasn't corrected last time in shop. Brakes fail regularly, especially under quick stopping attempts, even though the pads/shoes are still good. There is a gas leak that allows fumes to enter the car. Egr valve is broken and won't be fixed under warranty even though it's part of the engine. Paint is chipping on the bottom half of the car and the panels are now rusting. Car stalls in reverse. Car idles roughly even after tune-ups. Heat/ac knobs are cracked due to improper drilling.

- Gresham, OR, USA

problem #9

Jul 132000

(reported on)

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission is worn out after 70K miles.

- Medford, OR, USA

problem #8

Mar 272000

Neon

  • miles
First the battery kept draining due to a short within in it and was replaced. Second, the transmission failed and had to be completely overhauled. By the time anyone figured out what was wrong it would not go in reverse. Third, the head gasket is causing an oil leak and needs to be replaced. Other things that just stopped working include the relase for the trunk and back left speaker. This car is a nightmare and something should be done to compensate anyone who still has one.

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

problem #7

Jan 302000

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles

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

Service buliten 21-23-95 Chrysler put the wrong part in transmision for 3 months in 1995 and won't cover the cast of repair. Slips into neutral when shifting from 2-3 could cause crash.

- Lincne, NE, USA

problem #6

Aug 261999

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
No summary

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

problem #5

Mar 191999

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Head gasket is leaking oil, causing a potential safety hazard. Dealer replaced head gasket 3 times/valve cover gasket twice, and transmission seals once, but defects have reoccurred. Also, air conditioning system will not blow cold air and had to be replaced twice.

- Flowery Branch, GA, USA

problem #4

Jan 011999

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at any speed the engine head gasket blew out, causing fluid to leak out of the vehicle, which in turn, cause tranmission to slip.

- Logan, OH, USA

problem #3

Nov 011998

Neon

  • miles

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

Transmission failed, passenger side door leaks when going through puddles, door panels come off on both sides causing door not to open, trunk leaks when it rains

- Odessa, TX, USA

problem #2

Jul 011996

Neon

  • miles
Transmission failure.

- Bangor, ME, USA

problem #1

Jul 011996

Neon

  • miles
Steering, head gasket, brakes, transmission failed

- Bangor, ME, USA

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