1999 Dodge Neon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Dodge Neon, 8% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Since owning this car I have had nothing but problems from 0 to 36,000 miles most were minor and were taken care of by the dealer (althoughi had to tell them what was wrong - they replaced the wrong parts the first time!). Unfortunately, most of the problems occured after 36,000 miles were on the odometer and chrysler has not been too responsive to my requests for assistnace. I have been told by the dealer that my vehicle is out of warranty and that they would be happy to fix it but who wants to pay $75.00 so that a technician can learn to fix my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070371, filed 2004-01, 61,000 miles“This car jumps out of gear and has done this twice. The first time, I had the car in park in my driveway and all of a sudden it rolled forward and hit my garage. There was some damage, but the dealership would not pay for it. They made me feel as though it was all in my head. The second time, I was driving 75 miles per hour and it went into neutral. The dealership is not aware of this. I did not tell them yet because they do not believe me and they tell me everything is fine. The loud chirping noise is supposedly coming from the dash. …”
NHTSA complaint #708483, filed 1999-07“When on highway at 65 MPH and without prior warning clutch went out, causing loss of all acceleration. Also, clutch was replaced at 15 thousand miles. Clutch and the flywheel needed to be replaced. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #885435, filed 2001-04“While driving 55 MPH and with the cruise control engaged, the automatic transmission exploded and caused a loss control. The emergency brake had to be used in order to stop the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10040440, filed 2003-11“Whle driving at 40-45 MPH vehicle started to shake, and some fluids started to leak out. Vehicle became inoperable. Contacted dealer ,and the dealer was not willing to do anything.”
NHTSA complaint #8011203, filed 2002-06Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14 | 15% |
| 2004 | 23 | 24% |
| 2003 | 28 | 14% |
| 2002 | 36 | 21% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 28 | 8% |
| 1999 | 9 | 8% |
| 1998 | 20 | 6% |
| 1997 | 26 | 7% |
| 1996 | 47 | 8% |
| 1995 | 93 | 10% |
| 1994 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge Neon
55 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge Neon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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