1997 Dodge Neon transmission problems
The 1997 Dodge Neon has 27 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
27
Transmission complaints
5%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE WAS PARKED, CHILD'S FOOT HIT THE GEAR SHIFT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO GET A BAG OUT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK. ACCIDENT OCCURRED, HITTING VARIOUS THINGS. DEALER CONTACTED AND INSPECTED VEHICLE. STATED OWNER'S MANUAL PARKING BRAKE SHOULD BE ON, AND KEYS SHOULD HAVE BEEN REMOVED. CONSUMER SAID…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1997 Dodge Neon have?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Neon transmission — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.