2003 Dodge Neon power train problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2003 Dodge Neon — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This makes 3rd transmission that has been put in this 2003 dodge neon xst . I have put $10.000.00 in transmission replacements ! These are lemons!! I will never buy another dodge!!”
filed Oct 20, 2019
“Oil problem although I paid thousands for repairs.-but the engine light flashes when car is stopped at a traffic light or idling for even a short time. When car is in motion, a steady engine light is on all the time, except when it flashes. This has been happening for a couple of years. I need info…”
filed Oct 28, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Neon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Neon | 14 | 15% |
| 2004 Neon | 23 | 24% |
| 2002 Neon | 36 | 21% |
| 2001 Neon | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 Neon | 28 | 8% |
| 1999 Neon | 9 | 8% |
| 1998 Neon | 20 | 6% |
| 1997 Neon | 26 | 7% |
| 1996 Neon | 47 | 8% |
| 1995 Neon | 93 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Dodge Neon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.