Major Problems with 1996 Dodge Neon Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Worst 3 complaints of 1996 Dodge Neon
1996 Dodge Neon
FRONTAL
Victims: 3
1996 Dodge Neon
POWER TRAIN
Victims: 2
1996 Dodge Neon
FRONTAL
Victims: 2
Browse 1996 Dodge Neon complaints by category
Problems with ENGINE, GASOLINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER and FOUNDATION COMPONENTS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Neon owners.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
| ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING brakes continually make noise.... |
245
~ 1503 miles |
| GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle experiences problems with pulling and noise in the front end recall repairs were performed on the wheel bearings and |
82
|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER while driving all gauges were reading "0" and did not work no matter how fast /slow vehicle was going. *ak... |
37
~ 1486 miles |
| FRONTAL > AIR BAGS mechanism which fired the passenger airbag became hot and melted parts of the dashboard.... |
36
~ 2389 miles |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission malfunctioned. in addition premature wear of front brake pads/rotors/headlights failed/electrical short due to severed wires/winshield washer bottle had hole |
28
~ 6698 miles |
| FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM transmission rebuilt by amoco said almost all parts were "chewed up" now 1 yr later slips going into 1st and |
28
~ 21108 miles |
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC anti-locks brakes failed several times.... |
26
~ 2868 miles |
| FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes failed 3 times.... |
22
|
| WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM transmission malfunctioned. in addition premature wear of front brake pads/rotors/headlights failed/electrical short due to severed wires/winshield washer bottle had hole |
15
~ 16176 miles |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL brakes continually make noise.... |
13
~ 7692 miles |
| INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM constant problems with anti lock brake system.... |
13
~ 2332 miles |
| POWER TRAIN transmission rebuilt by amoco said almost all parts were "chewed up" now 1 yr later slips going into 1st and |
12
|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the consumer stated that the gasket failed. *yh ... |
12
~ 27111 miles |
| IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM continuous problems with engine & electrical system. car has accelerated by itself at one point we had to pull over... |
11
~ 7545 miles |
| MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC master cylinder failed/replaced. however problem persists. *ak... |
11
~ 18549 miles |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the problems that are occuring on a daily basis are: the gas gauge doesn't work the speedometer doesn't work the... |
10
~ 22400 miles |
| AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT air conditioning unit has failed three times.... |
10
~ 5000 miles |
| WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY brakes continually make noise.... |
10
|
| DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC front brakes failed twice causing accident.... |
10
|
| STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING consumer was involved in a rea rend collision seat belt failed to wotk properly and driver's head hit steering wheel... |
8
|
| HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM transmission malfunctioned. in addition premature wear of front brake pads/rotors/headlights failed/electrical short due to severed wires/winshield washer bottle had hole |
8
|
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer was accelerating to 45 mph when the the forward gears failed the transmission was replaced. *slc... |
7
|
| AIR BAGS while braking to avoid collision false deployment of air bag prior to collision.... |
7
~ 26571 miles |
| MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle has had to have a new transmission head gasket spark plugs and wires and the fuel gauge stopped functioning. |
7
|
| BODY > STRUCTURE this is an used auto but it has many problems some were told to me by a mechanic that were... |
6
~ 38167 miles |
| DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE gas gauge failed.... |
6
|
| GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM brakes squeaky from the date of purchase egr valve was replaced at 39 000 miles. engine head gasket leaks at... |
6
|
| PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS upon applying brakes pedal pulsates. rotors and pads grab then release due to excessive wear to pads and warpage of |
6
|
| RACK AND PINION > STEERING would like to know why this head gasket problem has not prompted a recall. i put 3-4 qts of oil... |
5
|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle has had front end noise and brake failure since its purchase.... |
5
~ 24000 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER fuel gauge failed.... |
5
|
| STEERING steering difficulty caused loss of control resulting in an accident.... |
5
|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer states the instrument cluster fuel gauge temperature guage and speedometer failed. dealer found faulty circuit board. replaced plugs and |
5
~ 10000 miles |
| FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have taken me neon in three times this month for the same problem. the first time they could not... |
4
|
| RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the head gasket was defective which in the process it ruined the short block cylinder three and the radiator... |
4
|
| ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer was involved in a rea rend collision seat belt failed to wotk properly and driver's head hit steering wheel... |
4
|
| FRONT > SUSPENSION front end pops and makes noise.... |
4
|
| RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS no safety lock for seat back causing injury when seat back fell forward. *dh... |
4
|
| TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE trunk springs not strong enough to hold lid open against wind gusts. *dsh... |
4
~ 33000 miles |
| TIRES front brakes failed twice causing accident.... |
4
~ 24462 miles |
| EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING but i can not find any wet carpet or seats. i have had the interior steamed cleaned and deordorized... |
4
~ 7580 miles |
| COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING car is past warranty. i called the dealer and asked if they would split the $800-$1000 repair bill with me... |
4
~ 15810 miles |
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN bucks violently when in second gear.... |
4
|
| 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM this car has had 3 transmissions and now needs another with only 56 200 miles. it has also had a... |
4
|
| FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING this is an used auto but it has many problems some were told to me by a mechanic that were... |
3
~ 27667 miles |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak... |
3
~ 52442 miles |
| FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING no summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak... |
3
|
| INTERIOR LIGHTING while driving entire electrical system went out. had no interior or outside lights. had some leakage from transmission and engine.... |
3
~ 24854 miles |
| CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS engin ehead gasket blew out every 6-8 months/ brake caliper collapsed and instrument panel dead no assistance from dodge. *ak... |
3
|
| SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car will not "turn-over" to start also steering wheel will not lock like it should when key is absent. wondering... |
3
|
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have had my car in for repair 4 times in 3 yrs. first the spark plugs were bad had... |
3
|
| POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC first when it is cold my brakes do not work. at first they do not go to the ground and... |
3
|
| HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING head gasket leaking.... |
3
~ 16667 miles |
| HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING transmission malfunctioned. in addition premature wear of front brake pads/rotors/headlights failed/electrical short due to severed wires/winshield washer bottle had hole |
3
|
| VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brake pedal becomes rock hard and there is no braking ability. after a couple of miles the pedal becomes... |
3
|
| ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE vehicle experiences problems with pulling and noise in the front end recall repairs were performed on the wheel bearings and |
3
|
| RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT brakes continually make noise.... |
3
|
| TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING clutch failed.... |
3
|
| EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING brakes failed prior to recall notice.... |
3
|
| DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY constant problems with anti lock brake system.... |
3
|
| MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states the instrument cluster fuel gauge temperature guage and speedometer failed. dealer found faulty circuit board. replaced plugs and |
3
~ 27667 miles |
| FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE water leak in front of driver's side cabin.... |
3
|
| DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN while in parking lot entering a parking space transmission siezed and the casing blew to pieces. pictures are online at |
2
|
| GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak... |
2
|
| FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE instrument panel (dash gauges) has a short and does not work this includes the speedometer odometer and fuel &temp gauges.... |
2
|
| WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY transmission malfunctioned. in addition premature wear of front brake pads/rotors/headlights failed/electrical short due to severed wires/winshield washer bottle had hole |
2
|
| BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS during frontal impact at 20 to 25mph the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy and the driver's |
2
|
| DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE no summary provided by consumer.( dot number: tire size: 185r14 )... |
2
|
| SEAT BELTS consumer was involved in an accident in which the driver's side automatic seat belt did not lock up causing the |
2
|
| CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle experiences problems with pulling and noise in the front end recall repairs were performed on the wheel bearings and |
2
~ 25000 miles |
| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY constant problems with anti lock brake system.... |
2
|
| SEATS in severial neon's there has been water damage due to improperly sealed trunks and rear lights. water comes in. settles... |
2
|
| TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle has had to have a new transmission head gasket spark plugs and wires and the fuel gauge stopped functioning. |
2
|
| TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING in severial neon's there has been water damage due to improperly sealed trunks and rear lights. water comes in. settles... |
2
|
| ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge neon. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the engine warning... |
1
~ 62000 miles |
| WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i own a 1996 dodge neon. i took my car in to have the speed sensor fixed on it due... |
1
~ 137703 miles |
| BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* - the contact stated that she has replaced her brakes lights ten times on her 1996 dodge neon. she... |
1
|
| CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN reprogram (flash) pcm. *nm ... |
1
~ 9500 miles |
| LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i have had ongoing problems with my 1996 dodge neon sport it has been inoperable for the last year... |
1
~ 50000 miles |
| RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT i have had ongoing problems with my 1996 dodge neon sport it has been inoperable for the last year... |
1
~ 50000 miles |
| BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE electrical system:wiring:front underhood caused the fan relay to malfunction which caused the engine to overheat.*ak... |
1
~ 83000 miles |
| HUB > WHEELS electrical system:wiring:front underhood caused the fan relay to malfunction which caused the engine to overheat.*ak... |
1
~ 83000 miles |
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER serious gas leak from end of fuel module where gas seal has worn away and leaked out too much gas. |
1
~ 57063 miles |
| REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the drivers side and passenger side rearview mirrors develop cracks over time. these cracks obstruct drivers vision. please provide any |
1
|
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving brakes failed. contacted dealer who stated that brake line rusted causing the problem.*ak *tt... |
1
|
| ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE the paint peeled off the entire roof in a period of one or two days. the weather was fair and... |
1
~ 58000 miles |
| BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING faulty head and gasket causing major oil loss left turn signal turn on when brake is pressed. back up lights |
1
|
| SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY main seal was replaced by dealer but it never stopped leaking. consumer believed dealer never replaced seal only had vehicle |
1
|
| REAR > SUSPENSION the following are a list of problems we have had with this car: air flow knob failed valve cover gaskets... |
1
|
| SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the airbag light will blink on while driving down the road and the car also has an oil leak.... |
1
|
| TREAD/BELT > TIRES purchased in july of 1996 only put on 26 345 miles motor mount repaired twice brakes front replaced they were... |
1
|
| ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL stopped at a stop light when the light turned green the driver punched lightly down on the accelerator and seemed... |
1
|
| RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS drivng vehicle at 40mph impact 12:00 position driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy also lap/shoulder belt did not |
1
|
| WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the seat belt on the driver's side tightens for no apparent reason during normal driving. the dealer is not able |
1
|
| SUSPENSION the defective right brake caliper "sticking " causing the calipers to wear out and vehicle to sway to right side.... |
1
|
| ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM head gasket failure at 48750 miles problem repaired. brakes are noisy and cause extended stopping distance. the air circulation switch... |
1
|
| WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle experiences problems with pulling and noise in the front end recall repairs were performed on the wheel bearings and |
1
|
| CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN clutch failed.... |
1
|
| STRUCTURE consumer states head gasket failed twice.*jb... |
1
|
| BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE the rear bumper is cracked and crooked. dealer has not seen. *ak... |
1
|
| DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC no summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak... |
1
|
| SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer states head gasket failed twice.*jb... |
1
|
| FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE leaks fuel from fuel tube whenever filling tank.*ak... |
1
|
| ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR no summary15... |
1
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