2000 Plymouth Neon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 7%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,186miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Plymouth Neon, 7% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,186 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.
“My 2000 Plymouth NEON felt like it lost power or dropped out of gear. I was able to drive it slowly for about 2 miles to leave it at a safe place. The hose fitting from the transmission to the radiator had completely blown off & the aluminum threads stripped- yet the hose/gasket attached remained in place - the hose had no leaks & the gasket was rusty. The shop installed a new radiator with the fitting attached. Once they topped up the fluids, it still was not drivable - and further upon inspection of the transmission - (the filings in the pan) indicated replacing the transmission ($2200). …”
NHTSA complaint #10041407, filed 2003-10, 71,700 miles“Connection between radiator and transmission failed on a busy icy road in rush hour traffic as the car lost power my wife nursed it to a gas station the damage was already done we replaced the radiator only to fine that the transmission needs to be rebuilt.”
NHTSA complaint #10056573, filed 2004-02“There is a loud noise when weather is cold and applying transmission. Transmission has a knocking noise. There is a water leak coming inside of vehicle. Two inches of water was coming inside. Dealership is aware of the problem. Mechanic told her that drainage hole wasn't big enough.”
NHTSA complaint #891620, filed 2001-06“Vehicle made a clicking and rattling noise when accelerating. Took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer replaced the rear hub on the right side. Mechanic said there was a problem with the front wheel bearing.”
NHTSA complaint #10051787, filed 2003-12Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Plymouth Neon
36 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Plymouth 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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