2003 Dodge Neon transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 23 complaints for the 2003 Dodge Neon, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 39,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 39,000 miles, and 75% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Neon had to have the manual transmission replaced twice within the total milage of 20,000 miles. The car was delivered with a defective battery temperature sensor, and 1 month before the car caught fire it was in the shop and the mechanic failed to replace the battery tiedown bar. On august 26, 2004 the car caught fire while the ignition was off and was driven for only 5 miles. The vehicle also had a bad passanger seat belt buckle.
Tl*the contact owns 2003 dodge neon. The contact stated the check engine light remained illuminated and within a few minutes the transmissions second gear failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times to diagnose the failure. The dealer stated that the transmission had metal shavings, but they did not correct the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 84,000. The manufacturer will be contacted.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Dodge Neon
- Electrical system 73 complaints
- Lighting 56 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints