105 of the
887 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Neon are about the
electrical system — 12% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
88,500 miles.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE NEON. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS WAS THE CAUSE OF THE VEHICLE STALLING AND ADVISED THAT IT WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V026000 ( ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD). THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #10421054 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,643 milesChillicothe, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
I HAVE A 1996 DODGE NEON THAT KEEPS BLOWING FUEL PUMP FUSES WHEN SHIFTING TO 3RD GEAR. IT IS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT I FOUND IN SAME VEHICLE MADE FEW MONTHS SOONER JULY THROUGH NOVEMBER CAR IN 1995 THROUGH 1996 I FEEL THIS IS STILL HAPPENING MY CAR IS AT RISK TO CATCH FIRE. WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IF THIS COULD BE RESOLVE AND CHECKED OUT. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10222375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sioux Falls, SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1996 NEON SPEEDOMETER FAILED AND TRANSMISSION FLUID IS LEAKING. *TS AFTER A SENSOR AND OTHER PARTS WERE REPLACED, THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND IT WAS SOON DISCOVERED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING HARNESS. A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM THAT THE CONSUMERS SON WAS EXPERIENCING. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED HIS SON'S VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10161596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 134,037 milesAugusta, KS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE TWO PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH ALL THE ELECTRICAL WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD AND INTERMITTENT STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A FRIEND WHO DETERMINED THE WIRING HARNESS WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST AND THE WIRING WAS MELTED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO APPLY BRAKE PRESSURE AT 60MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SKIDDED. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED FLUID LEAKING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER INSPECTED BY A SERVICE DEALER, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. THERE IS A RECALL 96V026000, CONCERNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND A RECALL 96V075000, CONCERNING THE SERVICE BRAKES. HOWEVER, THE VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS.
NHTSA complaint #10158321 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesAtlanta, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE HAD ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH MY 1996 DODGE NEON SPORT, IT HAS BEEN INOPERABLE FOR THE LAST YEAR OR SO, DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND STALLING WHICH I BELIEVE STEM FROM THE WIRING HARNESS. I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED A FEW TIMES, THE A/C REPLACED, FUEL INJECTION ACTS UP AND THE FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATES, MY TRANSMISSION HAS STARTED SLIPPING, POWER STEERING AND EXHAUST ARE LEAKING, NUMEROUS OIL LEAKS, REAR LIGHTS/ BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE NOT WORKED IN OVER A YEAR, DRIVERSIDE WINDOW BROKE ALONG THE EXTENDING ARM INSIDE OF THE DOOR FRAME, TRUNK RELEASE IS BROKEN AND MY CRUISE CONTROL IS BROKEN! FOR THE LAST 4MONTHS MY CAR HAS BEEN SITTING AT ATLANTA DODGE LLC! JUST AFTER LEAVING IT WITH THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT, I RECEIVED A CALL SAYING I NEEDED A NEW BATTERY AND UNTIL IT WAS REPLACED FOR $180 THEY COULD NOT DO A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK FOR ANY OTHER PROBLEMS!! THE BATTERY WAS NOT EVEN A YEAR OLD AND WORKED FINE WHEN I LEFT THE CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP!! BUT IN HOPES OF ANY DECENT SERVICE I BOUGHT ANOTHER BATTERY FROM ADVANCED AUTO PARTS $40 AND TOOK IT IN MYSELF. DURING THIS VISIT I REMINDED THEM THAT MY MAKE AND MODEL CAR WAS UNDER A RECALL, THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS NOT!! I GAVE THEM THE NHTSA RECALL DOCUMENTATION AND WAS TOLD THAT IT DIDN'T APPLY TO MY CAR, ONLY TO THE NEONS FROM THE PLANT IN NEW MEXICO!! JUST AFTER THANKSGIVING I DECIDED TO CALL THEM TO FIND OUT WHAT HAS BEEN GOING ON. I SPOKE WITH BRIAN THE CS REP. AND HE INFORMED ME THAT THE MECHANICS COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH MY CAR AND REFUSED TO RESEARCH ANY FURTHER UNLESS I AGREED TO SPEND NO LESS THAN $250 TOWARDS THE REPAIRS!! IT'S NOT A COINCIDENCE THAT THE SAME PARTS ARE IN NEED OF REPAIRS AS 15,000 OTHER NEONS -- REGARDLESS OF WHICH PLANT THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLIED, THE DEFECTS LIE IN THE PLACEMENT AND/OR MANUFACTURING OF THE FAULTY PARTS AND SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER ANY RELATING RECALLS! *NM UPDATED 12/1505.
NHTSA complaint #10143833 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atlanta, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN CONTINUOUS. THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH MY 1996 DODGE NEON HAS ALSO BEEN IDENTIFIED WITHIN THIS SAME YEAR AND MODEL CAR AND A RECALL WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER MY CAR DID NOT COME FROM THE SAME PLANT AS THE RECALLED NEONS. THIS DOES NOT CHANGE THE FACT THAT THE SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THE SAME PRODUCT!! THE DODGE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL FOR MY NEON. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO ABOUT THIS?
NHTSA complaint #10137673 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jacksonville, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
N/A.
NHTSA complaint #10131952 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesGrosse ILE, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
THE VEHICLE WAS STALLING AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DID NOT WORK AT ALL . THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALLS 96V026000 96V075000.
NHTSA complaint #10099097 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 83,000 milesMiami, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD CAUSED THE FAN RELAY TO MALFUNCTION WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.
NHTSA complaint #10073007 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 83,000 milesMiami, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD CAUSED THE FAN RELAY TO MALFUNCTION WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.
NHTSA complaint #10073007 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 108,000 milesMcgregor, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
WIRING HARNESS BURNED AND SHORT CIRCUITED SOME FUSES. THE FUEL PUMP BOX SHORTED OUT. MANUFACTURER ISSUED A RECALL, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK THE SERVICE DEALER FOUND NO ELECTRICAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE CAMSHAFT OR CRANKSHAFT SENSORS, FOUND ENGINE OIL IN THE SPARK PLUG TUBE HOLES DUE TO A LEAKING VALVE COVER GASKET, FOUND ELECTRICAL WIRE LEADING TO THE ECM MODULE, CAMSHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT SENSORS FUSED TOGETHER, CAUSED BOTH SENSORS AND ECM TO FAIL. THE ENGINE DISPLAYED A ROUGH IDLE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC
NHTSA complaint #10073565 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 111,000 milesWilmington, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
A SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND HEADLIGHT FAILURE. THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL WIRE HARNESS FRONT UNDERHOOD RECALL 96V026000 CONCERNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING FRONT UNDERHOOD, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED AS THE CONSUMER PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH WERE FLASHING. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED AS THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. DUE TO THE WIRING HARNESS FAILURE THE ECM FAILED. *SC
NHTSA complaint #10067336 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Richland Hills, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ENGINE, WIRE HARNESS AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *PH ENGINE AND WIRE HARNESS WERE REPLACED TWO OR THREE TIMES. LEFT FRONT PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. ENGINE BLEW UP FOR THE THIRD TIME AND WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. MECHANIC SAID THAT VEHICLE'S ENGINE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. ALSO, INSTRUMENT PANEL NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. AIR CONDITIONER (AC) WENT OUT AFTER TWO YEARS OF PURCHASE. AC WAS NEVER REPAIRED. VEHICLE OVERHEAT MOST OF THE TIME. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO CONTACT WITH EGR TUBE FROM CHRYSLER CORPORATION.
NHTSA complaint #10062888 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,000 milesNorman, OK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE VEHICLE'S WIRING HARNESS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY.
NHTSA complaint #10057573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 63,332 milesPhoenix, AZ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE REJECTED BY AZ DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. OBD NOT READY , DEALER HAS FLASHED COMPUTER , RETEST DONE AGAIN , NOW SAME INFORMATION OBD NOT READY. THEY WILL NOT PASS IT THEY SAY THEY CANT READ IT?? CPU IS FINE BY CHRYSLER... BEEN CHECKED 2 TIMES... HELP
NHTSA complaint #10054750 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Orleans, LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10053741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nashville, TN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
VEHICLE KEEPS TURNING OFF UPON STARTING AND SOMETIMES WHEN COMING TO A STOP.
NHTSA complaint #10050437 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,000 milesDenham Springs, LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY STALL. AFTER A FEW MINUTES ENGINE COULD BE STARTED AS IF NOTHING EVER HAPPENED. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM TWELVE TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING HARNESS, AND THERE WAS A RECALL. HOWEVER, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN.
NHTSA complaint #10038535 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marysville, WA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL #96V026000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10011923 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,320 milesSunland, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
OIL LEAKED FROM FAILED HEAD GASKET OR CRACKED HEAD, EXHAUST LEAK FROM HEAD OR MANIFOLD. SPEEDOMETER DIAL STOP WORKING. THE CAR ONLY HAS 30000 MILES ON IT. MY REPAIR MAN WANTS $500.00 JUST TO TEAR DOWN THE ENGINE TO SEE IF IT IS THE GASKET OR A CRACKED HEAD, AND THATS JUST THE LABOR AND NOT INCLUDING PARTS. THIS IS A SAFTY PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE CAUSE FOR A RECALL. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS OR LIVES WILL IT TAKE BEFORE NHTSA TAKES ACTION AGANIST THIS CAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY?
NHTSA complaint #10008229 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesDowners Grove, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
SAME ENGINE WIRING HARNESS PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL # 96V026000, BUT MY NEON WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BECAUSE IT WAS NOT MADE IN MEXICO. AN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CAN SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE.. SHORTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAN CAUSE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING.
NHTSA complaint #10000276 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plant City, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
PROBLEM WITH WIRING HARNESS. MR
NHTSA complaint #768138 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cleveland, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CONSUMER STOPPED FOR A LIGHT AND BATTERY DIED. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACED BATTERY, SAME DAY BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. TOOK TO PEP BOYS AND THEY STATED BATTERY CHECKED OUT O.K. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
NHTSA complaint #8020512 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cleveland, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CONSUMER STOPPED FOR A LIGHT AND BATTERY DIED. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACED BATTERY, SAME DAY BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. TOOK TO PEP BOYS AND THEY STATED BATTERY CHECKED OUT O.K. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
NHTSA complaint #8020512 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rocky Mount, NC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED TWICE RESULTING IN SOME WIRES MELTING TOGETHER INTERACTING WITH ALL INTERIOR LIGHTING INCLUDING THE CONSOLE. THE OWNER SAW SPARKS SEVERAL TIMES AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS
NHTSA complaint #8019285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rocky Mount, NC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED TWICE RESULTING IN SOME WIRES MELTING TOGETHER INTERACTING WITH ALL INTERIOR LIGHTING INCLUDING THE CONSOLE. THE OWNER SAW SPARKS SEVERAL TIMES AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS
NHTSA complaint #8019285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baltimore, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
INSTRUMENT PANEL WORKS OCCASIONALLY. CAN'T TELL HOW FAST/CAN'T TELL IF GAS IS IN VEHICLE, AND GAUGES INSIDE PANEL WON'T LIGHT UP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8014894 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Quincy, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH EFFECT THE ENGINES FUNCTION, THE THERMOSTAT, THE RADIO CAN'T LOCK STATIONS AND THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE DOES NOT FUNCTION AT ALL.
NHTSA complaint #566123 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Medinah, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONSUMER STATES THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, FUEL GAUGE, TEMPERATURE GUAGE, AND SPEEDOMETER FAILED. DEALER FOUND FAULTY CIRCUIT BOARD. REPLACED PLUGS AND WIRES.
NHTSA complaint #786005 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rock Hill, SC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
VEHICLE WILL STALL OVER 65 MPH, DEALER DETERMINED WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE HOOD WOULD SHORT OUT, CAUSING STALLING. WIRING HARNESS WAS REPLACED. AT THIS TIME, VEHICLE IS STALLING AGAIN WHEN OVER 65 MPH.
NHTSA complaint #8011773 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.