Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 Neon are official communications between Dodge & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #190299REVA

      Date Announced:
      OCT 22, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #612149

      VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE CLUNKING OR RATTLE IN STEERING WHEEL/STEERING COLUMN. *MJS Read More »

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #190398

      Date Announced:
      JUN 11, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600899

      POWER STEERING SYSTEM NOISE FOLLOWING COLD ENGINE STARTS IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *YC Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #020497

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #6088756

      FRONT END ALIGNMENT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS AND SHOCK ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES ON COMPETITION PACKAGE. *NLM Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #020297A

      Date Announced:
      DEC 15, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54164

      SUBJECT ON POPPING/CREAKING NOISE IN FRONT SUSPENSION. *YC Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #050300

      Date Announced:
      APR 14, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612600

      SUBJECT ON PROPORTIONING VALVE BRAKE PRESSURE ADAPTER TOOL REVISION. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • TSB #050198

      Date Announced:
      JAN 30, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600474

      A HOWL NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES DURING LOW SPEED STOP. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #050897

      Date Announced:
      NOV 07, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54099

      A HOWL TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES DURING A LOW SPEED. *YC Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

    • TSB #050897

      Date Announced:
      NOV 07, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #6088773

      CONCERN HOWL FROM REAR BRAKES DURING LOW SPEED STOP. *NLM Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

    • TSB #051097

      Date Announced:
      DEC 19, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #6088777

      CONCERNS WITH FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL AND /OR CREEP/GROAN. *NLM Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #R2118796A

      Date Announced:
      FEB 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10191460

      Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #180100

      Date Announced:
      FEB 04, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #609988

      SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #090899

      Date Announced:
      SEP 17, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607916

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING MULTI-LAYER STEEL (MLS) HEAD GASKET INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #182497

      Date Announced:
      AUG 08, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #6088926

      INFORMATION ON NO START DIAGNOSTIC CAM/CRANK SENSOR $01 AND $28. *NLM Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #0900800

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #618396

      THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INSTALLATION OF A NEW COMPONENT TO ASSIST CAM SEAL RETENTION. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #181899

      Date Announced:
      AUG 13, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607620

      CONDITIONS WITH ENGINE ROUGHNESS / MISFIRE USUALLY ONLY APPARENT ON INITIAL COLD ENGINE START. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #090997

      Date Announced:
      DEC 19, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #6088858

      INFORMATION ON GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION ON ALUMINUM ENGINE COMPONENTS. *NLM Read More »

    • TSB #181797

      Date Announced:
      MAY 02, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #6088890

      INFORMATION ON LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) DEALER TEST MODE. *NLM Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • TSB #1691/7692

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601475

      INFORMATION ON RADIATOR FAN RELAY. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #070498

      Date Announced:
      APR 17, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600807

      CONDITION WITH VEHICLE OVERHEATS/RADIATOR FAN CONTINUES TO RUN. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #070797

      Date Announced:
      FEB 20, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600485

      VEHICLE OVERHEATS OR RADIATOR FAN CONTINUES TO RUN. *YC Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

    • TSB #070797

      Date Announced:
      FEB 20, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #6088792

      CONCERNS WITH VEHICLE OVERHEATS (RADIATOR FAN INOPERATIVE) OR RADIATOR FAN RUNS CONTINUOUSLY. *NLM Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #140897

      Date Announced:
      NOV 21, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #6088884

      INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL. *NLM Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #080498

      Date Announced:
      JAN 30, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600583

      CONDITION WITH TACHOMETER FLUCTUATING AND/OR BOUNCEING. *AK Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #2100601

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621898

      AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #210599A

      Date Announced:
      SEP 03, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607959

      THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #181299

      Date Announced:
      JUN 18, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607298

      THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #08-049-20

      Date Announced:
      APR 22, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10175735

      Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are ... Read More »

    • TSB #0800600REV

      Date Announced:
      DEC 29, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618049

      SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB Read More »

    • TSB #083997

      Date Announced:
      NOV 28, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #6088845

      VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER BATTERIES DISCHARGE PREMATURELY. *NLM Read More »

    • TSB #970919083397

      Date Announced:
      SEP 19, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54429

      SUBJECT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PART SPECIFICATIONS. *YC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #083997

      Date Announced:
      NOV 28, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54162

      CONDITION WITH KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER BATTERIES DISCHARGE PREMATURELY. *YC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #080600

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #609995

      THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

    • TSB #083397

      Date Announced:
      SEP 19, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #6088836

      INFORMATION REGARDING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PART SPECIFICATION. *NLM Read More »

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #234999

      Date Announced:
      NOV 12, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089824

      CONCERNS WITH SUNROOF MAKING A RATCHETING TYPE NOISE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

    • TSB #2302701

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #625650

      SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

    • TSB #240397

      Date Announced:
      MAR 14, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089121

      BLOWER MOTOR DOES NOT OPERATE IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES. *NLM Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #082700

      Date Announced:
      SEP 29, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #6092304

      SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #970919083297

      Date Announced:
      SEP 19, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54423

      AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC Read More »

    AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #083799

      Date Announced:
      NOV 12, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089800

      DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #0801003

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001520

      SEAT BELT CINCH BAR SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 MODELS. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #31-006-19

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169245

      Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. Read More »

    • TSB #31-005-19

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169249

      Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. Read More »

    • TSB #3100619

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220097

      Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. Read More »

    • TSB #3100519

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220101

      Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. Read More »

    • TSB #3100319

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220099

      Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #233599REVA

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #612160

      SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #230598

      Date Announced:
      JAN 30, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600481

      PAINTED SURFACES OF THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE A "MILKY" OR "FOGGY" DISCOLORATION. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #234797

      Date Announced:
      SEP 26, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089084

      VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE CREAK/RATTLE FROM FRONT FOOT WELL. *NLM Read More »

    • TSB #234897

      Date Announced:
      SEP 19, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54399

      WATER DRIPS FROM ROOF RAIL WEATHERSTRIP CHANNEL INTO VEHICLE. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #234897A

      Date Announced:
      SEP 19, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089086

      CONCERNS WITH WATER DRIPS FROM ROOF RAIL WEATHERSTRIP CHANNEL INTO VEHICLE. *NLM Read More »

    • TSB #232997

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089066

      INFORMATION ON TAPE ACROSS REAR FASCIA FASTENERS SHOWS IN OPENING. *NLM Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #234697

      Date Announced:
      AUG 22, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089082

      VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE DOOR GLASS SCRATCHES. *NLM Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

    • TSB #232099A

      Date Announced:
      AUG 13, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608371

      DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

    • TSB #230200

      Date Announced:
      FEB 04, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610007

      DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTION VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #220197

      Date Announced:
      JUN 13, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089038

      INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #230800

      Date Announced:
      MAR 03, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610635

      SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #233599

      Date Announced:
      SEP 03, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607963

      INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #08-049-20

      Date Announced:
      APR 22, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10175735

      Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are ... Read More »

    • TSB #31-003-19

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169247

      Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. Read More »

    • TSB #31-005-19

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169249

      Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. Read More »

    • TSB #3100619

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220097

      Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. Read More »

    • TSB #23-014-15

      Date Announced:
      APR 23, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10150552

      Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #081698

      Date Announced:
      APR 17, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600862

      INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #241197

      Date Announced:
      JUL 11, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089311

      CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM Read More »

    • TSB #182097

      Date Announced:
      MAY 30, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #6088917

      CONCERNS WITH "BUMP" FEEL DURING A/C COMPRESSOR ENGAGEMENT. *NLM Read More »

    CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE)

    • TSB #23-014-15

      Date Announced:
      APR 23, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10150552

      Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Read More »