Transmission ?

I have a 02 dodge neon, 4cylinder with 88,000 miles, automatic transmission and recently my transmission started acting up. I've kept it up to date on services but my transmission light came on so, I had it checked out and they said that I needed a new transmission. I didn't beleive that cuz it's too soon for it. It shifts pretty good in all gears but when I'm driving it down a long stretch road it tends to grab 1st and 2nd gear. 3rd is a lilttle tough to get. I'm not sure what's going on? I was thinking it could be a sensor but I thought I'd ask to see if anyone has had this problem before? The mechanic also said my transmission was overheating and my torque converter I think that's what he said was off? Does anyone have a clue what I should do? At this point I'm running out of ideas and thinking of just getting a new one but they estimated it at $1,800 for a decent one. I sad thing is I'm still paying on it and that's more than what I owe on it.|||First of all if you took it someplace like Aamco or Cottman you may just want to turn around and grab your ankles because you are about to get taken advantage of. Speed sensors are very common on this vehicle and can cause this problem and a lot of places will try and sell you a complete transmission. Take your vehicle to an independent transmission repair shop and get a second opinion quick. Stay away from Franchise shops. Speed sensors will run about $150.00 installed.


However it is not uncommon for these transmissions to go bad at that mileage


There are no adjustments on that transmission.|||It sounds as if you have a brake band slipping in your gear box.This could cause your box to overheat .I should take it to a transmission specialist they should be able to adjust.The torque converter being off Sounds bollocks.Regards Mick|||Talk to people you know and find a reputable tranny shop, and get another opinion. Seems early for a tranny, even if you didn't maintain it.|||I absolutely NEVER allow anyone else to work on my car.





The few times I did they ALWAYS did something wrong.





My first transmission lasted over 200,000 miles just by keeping the fluid clean, I never adjusted anything.





I've owned this car 20 years after buying it from the original owner who owned it the first 20 years. It's our daily driver.





Take it from me, do your own maintenance. Those guys don't care about you or your car, they just care about beating the "flat rate" to take home a fatter paycheck.





Any Japanese car will give the original owner 100,000 carefree miles with only oil and fluid changes, brakes %26amp; tires.





Get off the merry-go-round of "professional" mechanics.