1997 Dodge Neon power train problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1997 Dodge Neon — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The consumer saw oil leaking from the vehicle. The dealership informed the consumer that the problem pertained to a head gasket failure. The mechanic did not resolve the problem. *ak on june 3rd 2002, the consumer had to have the transmission re-built. The main gear had a crack in the casting and…”
filed Mar 30, 2004
“I just bought this 97 dodge neon with only 23,000 miles on it. The a/c has a leak in the coil , the transmission is slipping . The car is in great shape but those few things so far . The person who owned the car before me was an older gentleman who does not wreck his things. I was wondering are…”
filed Oct 21, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Neon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Neon | 14 | 15% |
| 2004 Neon | 23 | 24% |
| 2003 Neon | 28 | 14% |
| 2002 Neon | 36 | 21% |
| 2001 Neon | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 Neon | 28 | 8% |
| 1999 Neon | 9 | 8% |
| 1998 Neon | 20 | 6% |
| 1996 Neon | 47 | 8% |
| 1995 Neon | 93 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Dodge Neon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.