1999 Dodge Neon Consumer Discussions

Dodge/Plymouth Neon Maintenance and Repair

• 1996-1999 neon fuel pump/tank

  Written by: limeyjack on Jul 24, 2011 11:57:12 AM

  I have three Neons: My 1996 beauty (the best) has a faulty fuel pump - it occasionally gets stuck when I try to start the engine (but it never sticks while the engine is actually running) - therefore no fuel is delivered and the engine won't fire. The pump motor turns (you can hear it) but the pump mechanism itself does not. The temporary cure is to apply compressed air back ... Read More

Dodge-Plymouth Neon Starting/Stalling

• I have 1999 w/same sort of problems

  Written by: raeannahsmommy on Jun 15, 2011 4:25:46 PM

  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi, I have a 1999 Dodge neon. Few weeks ago I was accelrating on highway & it lost all power then instantly died. Started right back up. i took it to mechanic they changed throttle body, throttle position sensor, fuel pump & fuel filter. Before taking it to mechanic the computer scanner did not pull up any codes. I got car back & it now had long start up & ... Read More

• Ignition fuse

  Written by: acesshadow on May 30, 2010 7:16:54 PM

  I have a 1999 dodge neon that suddenly shut off driving down the road. After checking I found that the ignition fuseable link had blown. I replaced it and it drove only a few feet but had idled some time. I replaced it again and drove about a mile, another blown fuse. After getting it home I have noticed that it fuse stays good at an idle but when you put ... Read More

• 1999 Dodge Neon stalling (automatic)

  Written by: lakersgrl05 on Jan 30, 2010 7:53:54 PM

• Re: 1999 Dodge Neon stalling (automatic) [lakersgrl05]

  Written by: doggedjunk on Jan 30, 2010 7:26:03 PM

  external fuel filter,on plastic model fuel tanks its stainless steel about 46$ i read this in another blog on or feb 10 2008 1/ 19/ 10 # 41 leich2 is.it seams to me like it makes sense.im going to try it on myn. man there so many people with this same problem,im suprised we dont have more solutions on this blog tip at the top of a trouble shooting window.

• Re: 1999 Dodge Neon stalling (automatic) [lakersgrl05]

  Written by: hellcat1988 on Apr 21, 2009 7:48:33 AM

  My suggestions would be a change of the air filter and spark plugs. If that doesn't work, you might have to try replacing your cam/crank sensors. First and formost, go to a parts sore and pick up the haynes repair manual. It will give you hints on what might be wrong and ways to fix it. It'll also give you a better chance at fixing it WITHOUT having to take it ... Read More

• 1999 Dodge Neon stalling (automatic)

  Written by: lakersgrl05 on Apr 20, 2009 6:43:44 PM

  Hello everyone, I am new here... hoping to find some answers here. I have a 99 neon with automatic transmission. Lately I have been having a bizarre problem. The problem started one day when the car didn't want to start- I had to pump the gas a little bit to get it to turn on. Then when I was pulling out of the parking lot, when I pressed on the break ... Read More

Dodge/Plymouth Neon

• Re: Need to find location of all a/c hoses on 1999 dodge neon dohc [zer0o7]

  Written by: neon_guy_97 on Jun 26, 2007 12:22:02 PM

  Hey my names Greg proud owner of a 1997 plymouth neon 5 speed what you need to do is go to wal*mart and buy an a/c recharger it comes in a can leave the car off while you do this regaurdless if it tells you to keep it running or not make sure you have someone with you while you do this when it says its charged stay under the hood ... Read More

• Need to find location of all a/c hoses on 1999 dodge neon dohc

  Written by: zer0o7 on May 28, 2007 6:27:20 PM

  Can anyone point me in the direction of a diagram or pics of all a/c hoses on a 1999 Dodge Neon? I recharged the a/c yesterday and today I think one of the hoses failed. Big cloud of a/c coolant came from under the hood with a hissing sound. Where ever the hose failed ( if it was the hose ) was under alot of pressure, pretty sure it wasnt the ... Read More

• tuneful

  Written by: acuraowner on May 2, 2003 11:34:40 AM

  Look around alittle more before setting on this 00. First off it was the first year of the new design...therefore it will most likely have quite a few problems. Now if it has sat around along time and has "extremely low mileage" it may have more problems then if it had high mileage. Now if you cannot afford a new car I would recommend a used Japanese (Honda or Toyota). I ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: acuraowner on Apr 12, 2003 10:30:56 PM

  malibu_jack: I have a first generation Neon, a 1999 to be exact. With Dodge I have noticed that later builds do not mean better quality (as is the case with other manufacturers). My 1999 Highline Coupe, DOHC, 5spd with only 65k miles has had and still has a number of problems. Most of them are small things, such as water in the tailight, extremely loud rattling from clutch cable, diagonal scratches ... Read More

• 2003 Neon Incentives / Shock Getting Out of Car

  Written by: bravefeetfirst on Nov 5, 2002 10:57:25 AM

  First, I just bought a 2003 Neon SXT. Dodge is really pushing these out the door. I went to the dealership looking for a deal on 2002's. They had the ridiculously low prices hanging in the windows (You know with all the fine print, rebates go to dealer...). I got the car for $12,680, which I feel is a good deal. It may not have the resale of a Toyota or ... Read More

• Neon or not.

  Written by: acuraowner on Oct 23, 2002 10:32:26 PM

  I am currently in the market for a used car. My toyota truck is fine but I am done with it (cant stand the handling, ride, pickup, anything). I am basically looking for a 2dr, 5spd economy car. First I was looking at Civics, but I really cannot afford them. I did find a 1999 Dodge Neon Sport, 2 door, 5spd, DOHC with 52,000 miles. I ran a carfax which shows ... Read More

• 1999 Neon vs. 2002 Neon S (both SOHC & 5 Speed)

  Written by: micweb on Aug 27, 2002 11:15:38 AM

  I've owned and driven both, and also owned and driven the Focus ZX3. No problems on either. The 1999 handles better out of the box. The Neon S definitely needed better tires. Both cars had Goodyear GA's, but the GA's seemed grippy on the 1999 and sloppy on the 2002. Goodrich Comp T/A's were a major upgrade on the 2002. I also put a front swaybar on the 2002, but couldn't ... Read More

• New Dodge Neon R/T

  Written by: iowabigguy on May 9, 2002 9:40:10 AM

  We ordered a new Neon R/T 2 months ago and took delivery last Friday. The car is flawless. This is the 3rd Neon in our fleet along with a Dodge Dakota Quad Cab. We traded in a Nissan Altima Se that we had since we bought it new in 1995. We have had good luck with Neons and suspect that we are part of the Majority. Most people who post are ... Read More

• Need to decode 2001 VIN

  Written by: leehoki on Oct 25, 2001 9:08:10 AM

  Someone tried to sell me a 2001 Dodge Neon SE. Because the owner got the car from a rental company, all the documents are gone. All I got is the VIN number, so I really don't know whether the Neon is really a SE or some other trim. I can only find the VIN decoding on neon.org up to 1999. Does anyone know how to decode the 2001 Neon VIN? Is ... Read More

• The anti-Neon, et al bias in Town Hall

  Written by: buoyant on Jun 12, 2001 11:13:08 PM

  Snowman, I think what you're getting at is a psychological phenomena known as cognitive dissonance. What I find curious is that it's not just the average Joe that seems to possess it, I've also noticed it reflected by automotive journalists, several of whom write for Edmunds (people who shouldn't actively demonstrate biases toward any manufacturer). These people actually draw opinions first (which is easier to do and more comfortable), and THEN ... Read More

• Re: vocus

  Written by: jmn2786 on Aug 22, 2000 10:25:07 PM

  Ok vocus, you asked for it: Neon is a reliable car: http://carpoint.msn.com/vip/Overview/Dodge/Neon/Used.asp Protege is a reliable car: http://carpoint.msn.com/vip/Overview/Mazda/Protege/Used.asp Now get out! My power windows work when my car is off (accessory is turning the key back from off right?). Hope you enjoy your Neon, I have loved my 2K thus far. The 2000 has a new body, interior and some features, but the engine and many of the mechanical parts are ... Read More

• Comparison of my own...

  Written by: vocus on Jun 30, 2000 2:39:28 PM

  My friend has a 2000 Dodge Neon with about 9800 miles on it and I have a 1999 Mazda Protege that just turned 22,000 miles yesterday. He told me he likes the looks of my car and all that, but never drove one. I told him we could change if he wanted for about a week, and see what each of us thought. No decision yet, but we shall see. I ... Read More

1997 Dodge Neon Head Gasket

• 1995 dodge neon engine gasket problem

  Written by: bbern214 on May 16, 2000 1:03:24 AM

  Does anyone know how I can get my $650.00 back from the dealer for this problem? What have you done? E mail me at bbern@suffolk.lib.ny.us I had the engine gasket problem on my 1995 Dodge Neon at 69370 miles in November 1999. It cost 650.00 at a dealership and nobody ever told me anything was known about the problem. Today, May 15, 2000 at 77000 miles, I had my car checked ... Read More