Dodge Neon Vehicle Speed Sensor in US

The vehicle speed sensor on the Dodge Neon is a single component whose data feeds multiple vehicle systems at once on your Neon. When it fails on the Dodge Neon, the effects appear across your Neon speedometer, transmission, cruise control, and ABS simultaneously, making diagnosis less straightforward than a fault that affects only one system on the Dodge Neon.

Signs of a Failing Vehicle Speed Sensor on the Dodge Neon

• Speedometer on your Dodge Neon reading zero, displaying erratically, or showing an inaccurate speed
• Harsh, erratic, or delayed transmission shifting on the Neon, the TCM uses speed data to determine shift points
• Cruise control on your Dodge Neon refuses to engage or cuts out unexpectedly during use
• ABS or traction control warning lights illuminated on the Neon dashboard
• Check engine light on your Dodge Neon with stored codes P0500, P0501, or P0502
• Neon transmission entering limp mode, locking into a single gear to prevent damage

Transmission-Mounted vs. Wheel-Mounted Speed Sensors on the Dodge Neon

On older Dodge Neon vehicles and most rear-wheel-drive designs, a dedicated transmission-mounted speed sensor monitors output shaft speed on the Neon and serves as the primary reference for the Neon speedometer and transmission control module. On modern Dodge Neon front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive platforms, wheel hub sensors serve the dual function of ABS speed sensing and vehicle speed data delivery on the Neon, one sensor feeding multiple Dodge Neon systems from a single mounting point.

Why GeoBrakes for the Dodge Neon Vehicle Speed Sensor

Signal accuracy is the defining specification for a Dodge Neon vehicle speed sensor. A sensor that generates the wrong pulse frequency for your Neon control modules produces incorrect speedometer readings, mis-timed transmission shifts, and inaccurate ABS calibration on your Dodge Neon, even if it passes a basic resistance test. Every speed sensor in the GeoBrakes catalogue is sourced to the correct signal frequency for the Dodge Neon exact year, make, model, and sensor position.

Frequently Asked Questions - Dodge Neon Vehicle Speed Sensor

Can a faulty speed sensor affect the transmission on my Dodge Neon?

Yes. The Dodge Neon transmission control module relies on vehicle speed data to calculate correct shift timing. A failed Neon speed sensor can cause erratic shifting, delayed upshifts, incorrect downshifts, or trigger Neon limp mode.

Will a bad vehicle speed sensor turn on the check engine light on my Dodge Neon?

Yes. A failed Dodge Neon vehicle speed sensor typically stores fault codes P0500, P0501, or P0502. Depending on the Neon, it may also trigger ABS, traction control, or transmission warning lights simultaneously.

Is the vehicle speed sensor the same as the ABS wheel speed sensor on my Dodge Neon?

On many modern Dodge Neon vehicles, yes, wheel hub sensors serve both the ABS system and vehicle speed sensing simultaneously on your Neon. On older Neon vehicles with transmission-mounted speed sensors, they are separate components. Use the GeoBrakes vehicle selector to confirm the correct sensor type for your Dodge Neon.