2000 Dodge Neon Consumer Discussions

Dodge-Plymouth Neon Electrical/Lighting

• Re: 2000 Dodge Neon [nybarra]

  Written by: mmimm on Nov 7, 2011 5:56:31 PM

  did you get this resolved? i have the exact same problem ...

Dodge-Plymouth Neon Starting/Stalling

• Frustrated Neon Lover

  Written by: neonlover1 on Nov 6, 2011 1:33:31 PM

  I had a 2000 Dodge Neon got 252,600 miles out of it before engine finally went. Loved it!! So I purchased a used 2003 Neon SE and it has been a nightmare this past wk. First 30 days it drove fine, made first payment and BAM! But here is crazy thing...my husband had just replaced the ignition coil on old neon so called advance store and they said it was exact ... Read More

Dodge/Plymouth Neon

• My "New" Neon

  Written by: schdav on Aug 10, 2011 8:22:51 PM

  By "new" I mean its used, I just bought a 2000 Dodge Neon Es about a month ago, so far nothing major needs done other than a Camshaft positioning sensor and a upstream O2 Sensor. So why am I posting, more just curiosity I suppose, I am in the process of figuring out why my dome/ trunk lights wont work and if there is any way to supplement those with some ... Read More

Dodge-Plymouth Neon Electrical/Lighting

• 2000 Dodge Neon

  Written by: nybarra on May 9, 2011 2:08:50 PM

  I have a 2000 Dodge Neon that the alarm siren inadvertenty actives on its own, the inside dome light comes on, the door locks click open and close while driving. The dash reads the door is open but I have check them several times and it still does not help. Has anyone had this problem and if so how did you fix it? I can't lock my car up because the ... Read More

Dodge-Plymouth Neon Overheating

• 2000 Dodge Neon Overheating

  Written by: mark5509 on Nov 8, 2010 9:34:37 AM

  fan doesn't kick-in when it sits and idle gauge will start to rise toward Hot,they told me its the relay so I replace the relay in the fuse box.still the fan doesn't kick-in.

Dodge-Plymouth Neon Transmission/Suspension

• Tranny swap

  Written by: coolrunnings on Nov 11, 2009 7:49:24 PM

  i have a 2002 dodge neon with automatic tranny. The transmission went out with no warning whatsoever. When the car is running, i hear clicking or tapping noises coming from the bell housing. i was told that if i replace the tranny with a used one, it has to be a 2002 only because they are calibrated differently. I did some more asking around and was told i could use any ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Plymouth Neon Transmission Issue [AllisonPGH]

  Written by: BIGDADDYHORTON on Dec 5, 2008 1:47:29 PM

  I AM SORRY YOU HAD SUCH A BAD EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR NEON, IF ANY HELP USE A SEPERATE COOLER FOR YOUR TRANS, I CHANGE TO A SEPERATE ONE AND A SEPERATE OIL COOLER AND MY 2.0 RUNS GREAT, YOUR APPLICATION ON YOU CAR IS DIFFERENT THAN WHAT I HAVE OR AM DOING TO MINE, THE ONLY REAL GOOD THING OTHER THAN MY MPG IS THAT MOST PARTS ARE CHEAP, WHEN NOT ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Plymouth Neon Transmission Issue [totken]

  Written by: AllisonPGH on Nov 30, 2008 4:32:40 PM

  I know this is an old thread, but I saw your post and felt compelled to reply. I don't want someone else to go through all the trouble I'm currently going through! My radiator actually failed a few weeks ago, and I had it immediately replaced. My transmission and radiator received a double flush as well. Much to my dismay, my radiator failed AGAIN last week. I contacted Dodge who basically ... Read More

Dodge-Plymouth Neon Starting/Stalling

• Stalling Engine

  Written by: dawn1012 on Aug 22, 2008 12:01:18 PM

  Hi, my name is Dawn.. I own a 1995 Dodge Neon. I bought it for 600 off a co-worker and since then I've put almost 2000 dollars into it... I am a single mother of two so I can't afford to just give up now I need to fix this problem. Some of the things I've put into it are.. Rotors, brakes, tie rods, ball joints, sway bars, callipers, radiator, and ... Read More

Dodge-Plymouth Neon Electrical/Lighting

• Re: airbag light [farout]

  Written by: nona1 on Nov 7, 2007 11:38:01 AM

  I have 2000 dodge neon and i hit a concrete light pole. where the hell is the sensor located to the airbags? Someone please inform me of this they are not underneath the seats I looked. How hard do you actually have to hit something? for them to go off?

• AAH... HELP.. Electrical Problem

  Written by: dboytrod on May 27, 2008 11:50:03 PM

  Ok, So i have a 2000 Dodge Neon and i think I have an electrical problem. At random times, the dome light will come on and off, the doors will lock over and over again, and the alarm system activates randomly. What could be wrong?? Please help!

Dodge-Plymouth Neon Starting/Stalling

• New Member Needs Help with 2000 Neon!

  Written by: mistered1 on May 26, 2008 11:10:15 AM

  Hello - my name is Ed and I live rurally outside the small town of LaPine, OR. I have owned many Dodges from my first, a pristine '65 four door Dart to my current a 2000 Neon which is where the "Help Needed" part comes in. About 2 months ago on a routine run I make and upon return it began to "stumble" and lose power. I pulled over and it ... Read More

Dodge/Plymouth Neon

• Re: Seat Covers [fman]

  Written by: thor17 on Apr 30, 2008 1:03:39 PM

  I also have a plymouth neon and there is no difference in the seat covers. 2000 and 2001 the dodge and plymouth neon are the exact same parts.

• Seat Covers

  Written by: fman on Apr 30, 2008 10:31:30 AM

  I own a Plymouth Neon 2000 and I'm trying to buy seat covers for it on eBay, but most of the products are sold under Dodge Neon. I would like to know if the dimensions are different for both cars.

Dodge-Plymouth Neon Electrical/Lighting

• Rear Window Defroster Fuse

  Written by: boxerman on Nov 13, 2007 6:26:53 PM

  Where is the fuse for the Rear Window Defroster for a 2000 Dodge Neon?

• 2000 dodge neon highline es 5-speed

  Written by: sloughr1 on Oct 9, 2007 9:44:41 PM

  One more stupid question, how do you tell if you have a sohc engine or a dohc engine?

• 2000 dodge neon highline es 5-speed

  Written by: sloughr1 on Oct 9, 2007 9:10:19 PM

  I have a little problem, I bought this car a month ago after totaling my old one, and the speedometer worked fine. I hit a large bump on a gravel road, and now the speedometer quit working. Any help? Thanks.

Dodge/Plymouth Neon

• Re: 1997 Dodge Neon - Crazy problems. One needs fixing. Please help! [mat420]

  Written by: babyface785 on Apr 10, 2007 8:33:52 PM

  hey there i have been haveing the same promblem with my 2000 neon and i also have a system in my car but when i took it to the shop they told me that i needed to have a part of my computer system in the engine replaced so i would have that looked at

• Replaced battery and alternator - now what?

  Written by: jollyroger2 on Feb 17, 2007 2:46:43 PM

  After driving through a flooded street in my 2000 Dodge Neon, my car would not stay running - it would start, and then die. I replaced the battery, same problem. Replaced the alternator, ran for 10 minutes or so, then died. Any thoughts? I need to get to work on Monday!

• Re: starting problems on a 2002 dodge neon [vgodfrey]

  Written by: lakeg41 on Jan 20, 2007 12:36:53 PM

  I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM W/ MY 2000 NEON. I HAD THE ENGINE COMPUTER CHANGED BECAUSE THE 1 THAT WAS IN THERE WAS A CALIFORNIA MODEL(I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE CAR) & IT TRIGGERED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FOR A PART THAT ONLY EXISTED ON THE CAL. VERSION. NEEDLESS TO SAY I ENDED UP BUYING THE CORRECT COMPUTER FOR THE CAR . THE FIRST ONE FRIED IN LESS THAN 200 MILES ... Read More

Dodge-Plymouth Neon Routine Care & Maintenance

• Removing the Water Pump

  Written by: dgjoka on Sep 16, 2006 8:33:54 PM

  My brother in law is having a REALLY difficult time trying to get access to the water pump, does anyone know of how to do get to it. Its a 2000 dodge neon. Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.

Dodge-Plymouth Neon Electrical/Lighting

• Starter or Alternator?

  Written by: missasue on Aug 24, 2006 5:56:46 AM

  I have a 2000 Dodge Neon and it has around 94,000 miles on it. I bought it, slightly used, as a program car with about 24000 miles on it. I noticed about a month ago that it didn't want to fire up and start right away. Well it seemed to get better and didn't have any problems until this morning. I got into my car and the dang thing barely started ... Read More

• Re: airbag light [monkey7312]

  Written by: farout on Jul 6, 2006 6:34:16 PM

  monkey7312: I doubt that will happen. But a funny thing happened yesterday while our daughter was on her way to Wed. night Church. She got to use the air bags on our 2004 Dodge Neon. They hit her hard in the face and chest! Now mind ya these are the "New Generation" air bag. These come out softer and easier. The ones in 1995 to 2000 have to Old design which ... Read More

Dodge Neon vs Chevrolet Cavalier

• Re: Neon VS Cavalier [matchgame1974]

  Written by: joe602 on Jun 7, 2006 10:53:09 AM

  My mom owned a 2000 Chevy Cavalier and until it was .... heh repo'd she constantly was not able to drive it because of problems.....It was a convertable and the first month when she was putting the top down the back window busted and started coming off.....Chevy said they couldnt do anything about that.....the next month the ignition switch broke.....my mom went to a mechanic who had said that the switch ... Read More

Dodge-Plymouth Neon: Water Leak

• Re: Wet floorboards in back seat [monkey7312]

  Written by: rene9825 on Jan 23, 2006 11:15:19 AM

  My 2000 Plymouth Neon was also leaking. The dealership said they typically leak through the tail lights, into the trunk, then underneath the back seat to the floor. They charged me $500 to dry the entire car out and fix the leak. I've had it back 2 days, and its raining outside, so I will know soon if its really fixed. Seems like this is a design flaw and should have ... Read More

Dodge-Plymouth Neon Overheating

• Thought this was fixed?

  Written by: planetmf on Nov 17, 2005 11:53:52 AM

  I always swore nobody could give me a Chrysler product. Well, it just so happened that a 2000 Neon came my way for a good price. Same year as my Elantra with a fraction of the miles (42,000). Don't you know a couple of days after I brought it home I noticed a good sized spot of coolant underneath it. Dodge dealer where the car originally came from replaces the radiator ... Read More

Dodge Neon vs Chevrolet Cavalier

• Re: Neon VS Cavalier [matchgame1974]

  Written by: shymerm8 on Aug 28, 2005 4:23:54 PM

  Okay, Hopefully my experience will help you make a decision. Okay neons are bad cars they break down A LOT. I have a 2000 and it is in the shop every 3 months no joke I've had a cam sensor, speed sensor, power steering pump g, head gasket, just had my freeze plugs done, 2 windows, a door, 2 motor mounts and tons of electrial problems go out and all had ... Read More

Dodge/Plymouth Neon

• Re: 2000 Dodge Neon Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt [rtulloch]

  Written by: rtulloch on Aug 12, 2005 7:03:21 PM

  Well, the little round outline in the plastic floor coving was not it. Next choice is to cut the bolt and drop the cross member hoping there is a slotted hole to insert a new nut through. Failing that my choice will be to cut such a slot, put a nut in and weld it inplace through the slot. Last cjhoice would be cut an access hole in side of frame ... Read More

• 2000 Dodge Neon Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt

  Written by: rtulloch on Aug 12, 2005 5:17:35 PM

  Hi: I have a Dodge Neon (2000) and just went about replacing the lower control arms. Passenger side went Okay but rear bolt (rusty) very tight. On driver side the nut broke loose inside the frame and I cannot see where to get at it. Pulling up carpet there appears to be a round circle in the plastic panel under carpet approximately where and access might be. Am I on the ... Read More

• Battery being drained...

  Written by: goingcrazy1 on Jun 29, 2005 9:44:40 AM

  I'm the owner of a 2000 Dodge Neon. My Battery is being drained and i cannot find the source of my problems! First off... My Power Door locks keep making these annoying sounds, My interior lights dont shut off, and to top things all off... My battery works when i give it a Jump, but as soon as i shut it off... Well its dead again. Is there anyone out there ... Read More

• Re: neon 2000 problems [shymerm8]

  Written by: aite_eternelle on May 5, 2005 10:07:21 AM

  Don't swear off all dodges just because of the 2000 neon. I actually used to own a 2000 neon ES. After 6 months, the battery died. One of my rims bent a few months later. After that, I had a slew of problems, including the O2 sensor and cam sensors going out on it, the power system dying twice(in one year), the lock on the door messing up (where the door ... Read More

• Re: neon 2000 problems [farout]

  Written by: shymerm8 on Apr 30, 2005 4:01:53 AM

  Thank you for the heads up. I will keep the gasket thing in mind. I was pretty mad though when my car was over heating and they said it was my radiator and so they checked it and said it was al right after all. So they flushed the radiator thinking their might be a clog some where. Then when I went to pick up my car I got a nice ... Read More

• Re: neon 2000 problems [tellie]

  Written by: shymerm8 on Apr 23, 2005 3:57:30 AM

  Hello, I am new to this site but I just wanted to let you know tellie the 2000 neons are pieces of crap. We have one we bought it at 35,000 miles and it is in the shop every three months no joke. 2 months after owning it the speed sensor went out and when I took it in they said there was recalled part the break hose that was recalled ... Read More

• Re: neon 2000 problems [neo763]

  Written by: dip on Apr 10, 2005 12:34:57 AM

  yeah napa should have the mounts cut i stopped in the store and they can get them but they were about $32 each so i went on summitracing.com and they had the inserts for $42 and it had all 3 inserts for the motor and tranny(they are supposed to be a little stiffer) i dont know how they will be cuz they are still in shipping damn ups and not working ... Read More

• Cruise Control, Cig lighter Problem

  Written by: tkelly2 on Mar 29, 2005 9:34:33 PM

  I need help! I just purchased a 2000 dodge neon "as Is" and less than a week later the Keyless entry, Cruise Control and Cigarette lighter all stopped working. I figured it was a fuse, but they all look good both in the cabin and under the hood...any suggestions? thanks in advance!!! Toby

• Need help deciding 1998 neon by barexy

  Written by: iowabigguy on Mar 23, 2005 5:14:23 PM

  I am driving a 99 Plymouth Neon and we just got rid of a 99 Dodge Neon RT (Daughter traded for a Sebring Convertible). We bought both cars new. The RT had about 65,000 miles when we got rid of it. My other daughter Bought a Kia Optima and I kept her old car, the Plymouth Neon because it has $5400 worth of hail damage and was worth nothing as a ... Read More

Dodge Neon SRT-4

• Best Price ive seen, reliability

  Written by: gvr4201 on Mar 25, 2003 1:00:42 AM

  I almost bought an SRT4 this weekend. Two weeks ago, they were selling at Glendale Dodge in So. CA for retail plus $2000 dealer mark up. One week later same dealer advertised them in the LA Times for $2500 below retail, totaling $17,500 after the dealer discount, but only "1 available at this price." This last weekend they advertised it for the same $2500 below retail, but this time "not just ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: speeds2much on Jan 7, 2003 4:13:14 PM

  No doubt, the Neon was botched, and I think the mistake was unforgivable in 2000, when Chrysler improved the car in so many ways but didn't go the extra step and offer the 150 hp engine until too late. The early interior trim, etc. problems were legendary, but it's interesting that Chrysler decided to keep the Neon name (after all, it had cult status among budget-minded enthusiasts) at a time when ... Read More

• Dave Smith motors

  Written by: hersbird on Nov 30, 2002 11:21:49 PM

  www.usaautosales.com they are in Kellog, Idaho of all places but do a ton of business over the phone. That town pretty much looks like one huge Dodge dealer! Seeing as how Dave Smith is a 3 hour drive, the closer dealers will almost always match Dave Smiths pricing. The PT initialy was an exception for the closer guys, and this neon may be the same, but Smith kept the $300 over ... Read More

• Dodge sucks

  Written by: jnkgeiger on Oct 5, 2002 9:57:31 AM

  I unfortunately own a 2000 neon that has given me nothing but headaches. It has an intermitant electrical problem. Without any pattern my car will die while accelerating or idling, it doesn't matter. Sometimes it will restart right away and other times it won't even turn over or even click for hours! It's been to Lucas Dodge in Mount Holly, New Jersey twice and they can't find anything wrong with it. ... Read More

Dodge/Plymouth Neon

• Finally got my Neon.

  Written by: acuraowner on Nov 5, 2002 11:32:33 PM

  I went and picked up the 99 Neon I was looking at and am quite happy with the purchase. Its a 99 Dodge Neon Highline Coupe, DOHC, 5spd with 52,482 miles. I got it for $4492 after TTL. I am very happy with the car. The build quality is outstanding, as far as NVH it is much better then the 2000 Honda Civic EX Coupe I test drove. The drivetrain is ... Read More

Dodge Neon SRT-4

• GO FOR IT...If you are brave and stupid.

  Written by: elvis21 on Aug 29, 2002 11:14:08 PM

  Ok, I have a 2000 Neon, no not a poorly designed 1995 but a "better" 2000 and you know what? IT SUCKS mile 200 the electrical gauges failed where I couldn't see my speed or gas, the whole unit was changed. Then the lights wouldn't come off; second trip to the Dealer in less than a year. Then there have been 4 recalls already (because the DOT is on Dodge ass, ... Read More

Dodge/Plymouth Neon

• Trans. fluid capacity 2000 Dodge neon?

  Written by: raimondi1 on Aug 23, 2002 7:13:10 PM

  Anyone know the correct amount of ATF+4 trans.fluid needed when removing pan/changing filter on a 2000 Neon with 3 spd.auto.trans.?

• My price

  Written by: hersbird on Jun 20, 2002 9:49:50 PM

  Neons almost always had $1,500-$2,500 rebates in effect. Maybe you bought yours when it was such a new model that they didn't offer any rebates. I had the big $2500 rebate that was in place all of 98 and 99 until the redesign came out in 2000 (which ruined the Neon IMO). I also paid about $400 over invoice and bought in Oregon where there is no sales tax. It was ... Read More

• NO more doge for me for life!!!

  Written by: skalinani on Apr 17, 2002 10:29:21 PM

  I am a college student who bought a dodge neon 96' in 2001 with 41000 miles on it for 4300$ drive out with warranty!!! I thought I had made made the best choice in my life. Year and half later and 2000$ later in maintance I am wondering how much longer I can keep up with the problems with this pile of junk!!! I had a Nissan maxima 92' before this ... Read More

• Junkbox?

  Written by: vocus on Mar 11, 2002 12:50:04 PM

  I think it's funny when hearing about the 1995-99 Neons. My ex-roomate's ex-wife has a 1996 Dodge Neon Expresso with about 40K on it. The car has never given a day of problems (of course 40K in 6 years is hardly alot of driving). On the other hand, his 2000 Neon with 40K or so miles has been in the shop many, many times with different stuff all the time. Weird. ... Read More

• Still happy with 2000 ES by 71charger

  Written by: protegextwo on Mar 8, 2002 2:16:47 AM

  "To give Chrysler and Ford credit at least you know when you're looking at a Neon or a Focus. See the competitors from a distance and most people don't know if they're looking at a Honda or a Toyota or a Nissan or a Mazda." by 71charger I can always tell the difference between small Japanese Sedans and Domestic Sedans! The Ford Foci and Dodge Neons are hooked up to tow ... Read More

• Just wanted to say.

  Written by: toyotas1 on Feb 12, 2002 9:35:15 PM

  Have had silver 2000 neon es for 2 years (and 3 accidents!), and it is a KICK ASS RIDE! Stick shift, factory 15's. Get many compliments on it's curb appeal. People think it is much more expensive! Gets 29-30mpg hiwy, 22-23 city. I drive like a "good" NY cabbie, so gas suffers. SRT-4 looks sweet, but I will be drivin RSX Type-s this summer cus I need more resale and a ... Read More

• 2002 Neon priced right!

  Written by: agarageman on Sep 7, 2001 4:06:00 PM

  I woke up today and looked at the new car adds as usual and got turned on by an add from a Dodge dealer in suburban Chicago for 2002 neons for $9473 with auto and air (my 2 requirements). Took a drive out 1/2 hour drive from home to the dealer and checked them out. I figured I couldn't go wrong! My temporary driver--a beat '89 Sonoma pickup is semi shot ... Read More

• vocus and officeroz

  Written by: buoyant on Jul 21, 2001 6:14:24 PM

  vocus: I'm commenting on the leg room in the back seat of both the Neon and the Protege when the front seats are set in a comfortable position. When I adjusted the front seat in the Protege I was looking at and immediately got in the seat behind it I found it to be substantially tighter than that of the Neon. As far as I can tell that's about half due ... Read More

• Steer Clear of the 95 and 96 models!

  Written by: buoyant on Jul 20, 2001 9:31:38 AM

  Buying a 95 or 96 is probably not the best idea. If you going to buy an "old" one (the previous body style), don't go any older than older than a '97 - unless you want to sink some money into the AC as well as the headgasket. Perhaps something you might consider if you are only interested in an automatic transmission... factory repurchased (i.e., rental return) 2000 Dodge Neons in ... Read More

• I'm confused

  Written by: edswords on Jun 21, 2001 8:08:31 PM

  Chrysler is going to let Mitsubishi, currently mired in a legal controversy in Japan similar to the Ford/Firestone debacle here, design and build the next Neon and Stratus sedan? The last time I checked, Stratus sedans far outsell Galant sedans and likewise for the Neon and Mirage. Mitsubishi builds nice cars, but they just dont do much for me. So the only cars Dodge and Chrysler will design and build are ... Read More

• Update on my 2000 Neon.

  Written by: picturethis on Jun 13, 2001 2:00:00 PM

  Hello all. I changed my name on the board here, it used to be theliz (although none of you probably remember). Well, I bought a Neon in Feb. 2000 and said I would keep you informed, so here we go: It currently has alittle over 35,000 miles on it (almost out of warranty--yikes!), it is an automatic ES, with all the luxuries and goodies added. I live in NC near Charlotte ... Read More

• Remember when...

  Written by: vocus on Jun 7, 2001 9:13:40 AM

  The first generation Neon came out back in January of 1994? Dodge said it wouldn't matter to potential buyers how many speeds their auto. transmission had, as long as it shifted smoothly. Well, it does matter, and they should have added a fourth gear at least when they redesigned the car for 2000. They would also do better to up their workmanship levels too. But the Neon is a pretty good ... Read More

• Bryan...

  Written by: protegextwo on Jun 4, 2001 6:14:11 PM

  My next door neighbor owns a 2000 Dodge Neon. He likes it very very much, as most of the regulars here enjoy their own Neon's However, he does not currently have internet access. I lurk here once in a while, if I learn anything here, I share it with him. As I get older, I am trying to learn and understand other folks points-of view. Respectfully, Larry

• is this still the Neon board?

  Written by: buoyant on May 11, 2001 11:04:13 PM

  Well, I'm still looking for a 2001 or 2000 Neon 5spd that cares to share gas mileage info with me... jackiele: I thoroughly understand why you want to share your negative Neon experience with others. I would too. Actually, at one time I was thinking about buying a used Neon (96-98), but was deterred after reading about the whole head gasket thing. It's just not worth the hassle. I do really ... Read More

• My 2000 Neon ES

  Written by: ddpianoman1 on Apr 11, 2001 8:21:40 PM

  I bought it new in August of 99. Salza Red (kinda Orange really) Its a cute and confortable car and gets decent mileage. I've maintained it regularly and has cause me no problems so far after 30k. The things I really dont like about the car are the noisy engine and the whine that it seems to amplify I was told its normal for a neon at my dodge dealer),the lack ... Read More

• 138,000 mile Early Production Model 4dr Highline

  Written by: econobiker on Mar 30, 2001 12:17:41 AM

  Wife's car is a '95 Highline bought off the truck in Nov.1994. Oh God the crap that has happened to that car both mechanically and accidents. Wife had car when we got married April 1995 and I have kept detailed log of all this stuff. Bought the "official" Neon manual plus first edition Haynes repair manual. Computer was reprogrammed a few times in first 9 months. Last reprogram was during tuneup ... Read More

• Call me biased...

  Written by: hersbird on Mar 6, 2001 8:36:56 PM

  but I really don't care for the look of the Cougar. This and the neon comes with more, costs less, and out performs the Cougar and I don't know why anybody buys them. (actually based on how many are out there, not many people are buying them). You will take a hit on ending a lease early, probably more so then if you were 3 years into a 5 year loan, ... Read More

1997 Dodge Neon Head Gasket

• Head Gasket

  Written by: lucillef on Nov 3, 2000 3:29:05 PM

  I just recently had an oil leak in my '97 Neon with less than 31,000 miles. I had it checked out locally and they informed me it was the head gasket. The mechanic also informed me that they had 8 Dodge vehicles in in the past year (a city of less than 2000 population)with the same problem. In doing the repairs on some of those vehicles, he indicated that when they ... Read More

Dodge/Plymouth Neon

• In a Perfect World (Plymouth Neon 2000)

  Written by: thomkline on Dec 22, 2000 5:09:36 PM

  Hi my name is Tom, All I want to do here is state everything Plymouth did wrong with their all new 2000 Neon, oh yea I bought one (it sounded good in the catalog) Now ... let me set the scene, its winter and its cold and there is a lot of snow. So after using the rear defroster to melt the snow blowing from the roof on to the rear ... Read More

• Ggr1...

  Written by: vocus on Dec 13, 2000 3:39:29 PM

  I know how you feel. My roommate has a 2000 Dodge Neon with just over 20K he bought new. It's been in the shop 7 times already for various mechanical problems from the rotors warping to the alarm and power locks not working. It's the worst car I have ever seen! Just when you think all the problems are fixed and everything is fine, something else breaks on it. When the ... Read More

• My new Dodge

  Written by: snowman on Oct 29, 2000 1:18:05 AM

  I picked up the delivery today. $11700 + Tax + Title. AT, AC, 4 Wheel ABS w/track.control, 4cd indash CD stereo as well and white guages. They look pretty good. I have been reading this forum since way before I bought this car today. I consider myself a picky, detail oriented and technically experienced person (I don't do maintenance myself but, I read everything about cars, engines, transmissions, brakes etc.) Today ... Read More

• Running Great

  Written by: jmn2786 on Oct 24, 2000 9:45:50 PM

  Just wanted everyone to know that my loaded 2000 Dodge Neon ES 5sp is still runing great at 15,000mi. Jeff

• my 2000 neon

  Written by: tubbyn on Oct 18, 2000 7:31:50 AM

  Hi all! I found this page though Edmunds on-line and decided that i would tell you all my story! I have had my 2000 Dodge Neon ES for 16 months!... During this time I have had many-a-troubles with this shall we say "Peice of junk car!" It first started out about a week after I first bought my new car! the stitching around the leather covered steering wheel was comming unraveled... ... Read More

• Neon Buyer

  Written by: sitnfberglass on Sep 27, 2000 8:39:01 PM

  Hi all. I found this site and wanted to respond. I bought a 2000 Dodge Neon ES with sunroof and so far, I am satisfied with my purchase. I bought it the first week in July and now have 6030 miles on it. After reading other peoples postings on this site, I do get the "static shock" when exiting the car and it does idle "rough" at a stop light. A ... Read More

• 2000 Neon Misses On Hills

  Written by: giesel on Sep 10, 2000 6:44:22 PM

  We have a 2000 Dodge Neon that has had what we believe is a light miss on hills ever since new. Our dealer said it was a bad torque converter and changed it out. That did not fix the problem. They had it hooked to their computer and said it showed no misfires. The dealer is located in a flat area so I'm sure their service people don't experience the miss. ... Read More

• Ed.........

  Written by: protegextwo on Sep 9, 2000 10:39:31 AM

  Don't leave, please. The Neon topic needs all it's players. I think all the regulars here are pretty cool. Yes, I do not own a Neon! But my friend has a new 2000 Dodge Neon. His wife is very close to my wife, and we hang out a lot. I check in, on this topic every so often, to see how every one's Neon is holding up. How about a good ... Read More

• azenone

  Written by: hersbird on Aug 26, 2000 5:43:45 AM

  It's probably not leaking around the trunk seal but around the tailight gaskets. I believe there is a TSB on this, check www.neons.org on their TSB page. Anyone can fix the headgasket, DC may pay all but $100 of the cost if you call the customer service number and tell thenm the story, (again look on www.neons.org to come up with the best story). I would go to the best DC ... 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

• Copperhead...

  Written by: vocus on Aug 22, 2000 8:08:45 PM

  It just seems like you want everyone to love the Neons and if they don't, then there is something wrong with them. You need help dude. Anyway, the friend I speak of and I live in the same house. And I have my own car, but we switch back and forth. He drives my Protege and I drive his Neon (mostly because I take it in for service because I work ... Read More

• Mobay, my friend.........

  Written by: protegextwo on Aug 19, 2000 7:22:20 PM

  Randy, as God is my witness, I did not advice heckle2 to buy a new Mazda Protege or compare a Protege to the Neon vs. Elantra. I just voiced my opinion. My advice to heckle2 was; If $10,000 OR LESS WAS THE BUDGET, heckle2 would be better off, in the long haul with a good newer/used low mileage used car. For MY 2 cents the Korean's (henkle2, specified Daewoo/Hyundai) or Dodge ... Read More

• Jmn2786...Re: Echo/Jetta comments-

  Written by: protegextwo on Aug 19, 2000 6:12:42 PM

  Jeff, I think it's awesome that you really like your Neon. It is also great to hear, it's problem free at 12,000 miles! My neighbor who lives right behind are house purchased a 2000 5 speed Dodge Neon in early, April. He has told me, several times "It's the best car, I ever owned!" He was born and raised in Mexico, and he told me; the Japanese imports are the most ... Read More

• do dah do dah......

  Written by: importfighter on Aug 19, 2000 1:01:05 AM

  Here we go with the same ol song and dance, you know I hear all about the negative aspects of the neon from 95-00 model years about build quality and resale value. As with any car, build quality will improve over time,usually evolutionary vs revoultionary- ok stick with me here folks, the neon is only 5 years old and nobody can say it has'nt made dramtic leaps forward in overall quality-absolutely ... Read More

• heckle2.....commen sense

  Written by: protegextwo on Aug 18, 2000 9:09:17 PM

  My opinion, only! There is no such thing as a good NEW car for $11,000. There is one possible exception, a modestly trimmed out 2000 Toyota Echo. There is a problem with laying out $11,000 of your hard earned cash, it's called BUILD QUALITY. The domestic car manufactures can't produce a new vehicle in that price range, with any decent build quality, or for that matter reliability/re-sale value! The better import ... Read More

• Yes or no?

  Written by: vocus on Aug 18, 2000 5:45:07 AM

  Based on the luk my friend has had, I would not get the Neon UNTIL it proves more reliable. I think since it was redesigned for 2000, all the bugs should be worked out by now. It handles great, but has a jumpy ride. Even with auto., the acceleration is pretty good and the passing power scared the hell out of me the first time I floored it. For 2001, side ... Read More

• 2000 Dodge Neon es

  Written by: heckel2 on Aug 18, 2000 1:33:26 AM

  Hi I was wondering if any former owners would recommend getting a neon. If they were very reliable or not. I currrently can get a 2000 es with auto for under 11 grand. I need a cheap new vehicle and don't know if I would be better off with this one or the hyundai elantra or the daewoo lanos. I've never been crazy about korean cars. I would appreciate any feedback. ... Read More

• Copperhead...

  Written by: vocus on Aug 7, 2000 3:50:57 AM

  That was kinda cold. If you don't believe my stories, I don't know what to tell you. The car my friend has is a 2000 Dodge Neon ES sedan, patriot blue with everything but CD, ABS, and sunroof. I wish it were more reliable, because I like it. But the Protege and Neon have different pluses and minuses. I am not trying to down Dodge, just voicing my bad experience. Isn't ... Read More

1997 Dodge Neon Head Gasket

• '95 Dodge Neon Head Gasket

  Written by: jsh3848 on Aug 3, 2000 4:45:38 AM

  My Green Machine reciently died at 56,xxx miles. It Replaced my 1989 Dodge Shadow. It seemed like a nice car at the time, At my work, 2 other employees have Neons. Both of their head gaskets failed. The cool, "car guy" I am (which I am not) told them that they needed to check the oil ever so often. I had oil in my car, and it still blew a head ... Read More

Dodge/Plymouth Neon

• Stupid Statement

  Written by: roadrnnr on Jul 30, 2000 9:22:28 AM

  I have owned alot of Chrysler products over the years and a couple of Tacoma's. I have a 90 Shadow ES Turbo that has been driven everyday since new with no major problems. Still runs like new. I had no qualms about my daughter getting a new 2000 Neon. She got an automatic and I drove it also and it seems adaquite for a 19 year olds first new car. The ... Read More

• P.S.

  Written by: vocus on Jul 30, 2000 5:18:59 AM

  I have never owned a Dodge, Jeep, or Chrysler because I know better. My cousin had a 1998 Wrangler in which the rotors went at 9300 miles. Since the car was 1 month and 3 days over 1 year, Chrysler wasn't going to replace them. After my attorney sent them a nice little letter, they came and got the car from home and replaced the rotors, and washed and waxed the ... Read More

• Hersbird...

  Written by: vocus on Jul 30, 2000 5:14:55 AM

  We actually did swap cars for 3 weeks. We live in the same house, so it wasn't difficult. If you don't believe that story, I know there is no way you believe this one either. He decided he wants to get rid of the Neon after a little over 6 months and 12,500 miles. He has been driving the Protege and wants to keep it. So, I am going to sell ... Read More

• Neon is JUNK!!!!

  Written by: vocus on Jul 24, 2000 4:55:41 PM

  I have been driving my friend's Neon since Friday 2 weeks ago, accumulating a total of almost 2000 miles (commute 100 miles a day to work). The dash rattles near the steering column, the tranny shifts harshly, and the car is unrefined and loud. The engine vibrates through the dash when idling in reverse (when cold or hot), and the engine also surges when idling in traffic. This has almost caused ... Read More

• My 2000 Neon review- JUNK!!!

  Written by: lsauka on Jun 21, 2000 2:03:15 AM

  I have a 2000 Dodge Neon ES and have had nothing but problems! It only has 6700 miles. 1st- brakes had to be fixed 2nd- tire had to be replaced 3rd- belt tensioner had to be replaced 4th- CD changer had to be replaced & they lost my CD's that were stuck in the changer! 5th- motor mounts had to be replaced- I had severe vibration 6th- passenger doors were leaking- ... Read More

• Edmunds Small Car Comparison

  Written by: edswords on Jun 13, 2000 7:38:46 PM

  I just completed reading the small car comparison and it is full of flaws. First, they should drive cars with similar equipment. Some cars had automatics and others had 5 speeds. Some were selected with ugraded engine options (like the Cavalier) while others had base engines. The editors indicated that the Neon could have moved up in the rankings if it had a 4 speed automatic transmision. How far up? Next ... Read More

• 1995 & 2000 Neon owner. Suggestion - Get the 5 speed

  Written by: edswords on Jun 9, 2000 4:08:41 PM

  I bought and drove a 1995 Neon and put 95,000 trouble free miles on it. I traded it on a 2000 Neon with 10,000 trouble free miles on it. Both of my cars had/have 5 speeds. When I traded my 95 the salesman asked me if I had any problems. I said no. He told me, before he went to look at the car, that it must be a 5 speed. ... 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

• 2000 Neon Rebate

  Written by: jb48 on Jun 4, 2000 6:20:27 PM

  I live in the Washington DC Area & I am thinking about purchasing a 2000 Dodge Neon sometime in the near future, and I was wondering about the rebate. I see Dodge commercials on TV which states a $1000 rebate on all Dodge cars, while in the newspaper states there is a $1500 rebate, but both the Dodge Website & Edmunds list the rebate for $1250. Any comments or help greatly ... Read More

• to mobay

  Written by: importfighter on Jun 3, 2000 3:25:04 AM

  I agree 110 percent on your assesment of the new neons, I got a 2000 es myself and I just love it. I have similar gripes also but they are trivial, overall one well built ride, a major leap ahead compared to the first generation neons.A question arises everytime I read about the new ford Focus: WHAT IS ALL THE HYPE ABOUT WITH THIS UGLY CAR!!!!!I'm not impressed with ford's new ... 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

Dodge/Plymouth Neon

• 150yr

  Written by: ktondra on Apr 5, 2000 5:07:25 PM

  Do you have an automatic? The MPG has also been kind of an issue with our 2000 Neon (Auto) as well. My wife drives the car and mainly it is for a bunch of short distances (example: to and from work, etc.). I wouldn't mind seeing better MPG as well. He said once the oil is changed (Dodge uses some sort of special break-in (?) oil at the manufacturer, it should ... Read More

• Y2K Mileage

  Written by: 150yr on Apr 5, 2000 4:15:11 AM

  Yes, I've been wondering the same thing. My 2000 Neon has 4000 miles on it, about half being interstate miles. The mileage has consistently been at 26-29 mpg's, although I recently cracked 30 mpg. I was told by a friend that Dodges are not known for wonderful mileage ratings, and that all I can do is save gas by not peeling out at stoplights and by using cruise control. Certainly there ... Read More

1997 Dodge Neon Head Gasket

• giladi

  Written by: pat455 on Feb 9, 2000 12:12:48 AM

  If you haven't already, you should also check over in our Sedans conference. If you look through Dodge/Plymouth Neon (Topic #1556) you'll find lots of other folks discussing purchasing the 2000 Neon. Pat Community Leader/Maintenance & Repair Conference