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Report: Clicking or Popping From Front of Vehicle While Accelerating

Dodge Neon Problem
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Model Years Affected: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Drive Train Affected: Automatic Transmission

Average Mileage: 67,250 mi (53,000 mi - 92,000 mi)

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A clicking or popping sound from the front of the vehicle (left or right side) while accelerating from a stop may be fixed by installing a rubber gasket on the axle shaft.

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  • Report #1
    Visitor, 2005 Dodge Neon, 70,000 mi

    Same problem area. Clunk/pop noises when starting forward or braking.

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  • Report #2
    Visitor, 2001 Dodge Neon, 92,000 mi
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    ohno, 2005 Dodge Neon, 53,000 mi
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    Vehicle makes popping, straining, squeaking sound... seems like it's coming from dashboard/front of car.

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  • Report #4
    Chris104, 2001 Dodge Neon, Automatic Transmission, 54,000 mi
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    I get a slight clunk noice when starting forward and upon braking. Someimes I can feel it through the brake pedal. Not a major noise but worrisome. Car runs fine otherwise.

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