Front brake rotors had to be replaced due to a factory defect, consumer no longer owns the vehicle.
1995 Dodge Neon electrical complaints
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When operated turn signal to turn right smoke started coming from left side of steering column. Smoke stopped when turn signal returned to neutral. Will be taking to pompey dodge in kingston, pa for repairs. I am fearful of operating the vehicle for a long period of time for fear of a fire. I can be contacted at my work number (570‑826‑2136) from 8:00 to 4:00).utral.
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1)instrument gauges work sporadically: speedometer fails most not reporting any speed, or sticking at last location. Tachometer fails same way, and on occasion all gauges stick at current position. 2) exterior brake lights: brakes lights remain on/do not shut off while driving and even after car has been shut off completly. I've found them still on after several hours (no other lights on) 3) left turn signal: from time to time when you hit the brakes the left turn signal switches on. 4) car stereo: stereo/tape player stopped working. Clock does not come on, nothing. It does light up with interior lights but does not work at all. 5) was rear-ended in mva and airbags did not deploy.
Parked car in a parking lot. Turned car off. Lights were off. Went inside and 30 minutes later someone said, "your car is on fire." went outside and found the car engulfed in flames. Fire department came and put the fire out. Witnesses said that the fire was coming from the dash area on the drivers side. Insurance company totaled the car. Reported it to dodge. They sent an inspector who took a few minutes to inspect and a few pictures. Receive letter from dodge stating that, "fires can and do occur and we are not at fault."
There have been traces of an intermittent electrical component burning/overheating smell in the car for the past few months. No other symptoms were evident. On 10/25/01, after turning on the headlights in the evening before driving the vehicle, there was a pronounced odor of an electrical component burning or overheating, followed shortly thereafter by the loss of the headlights. The car was taken to the repair shop where it was determined that the headlight switch, the headlight switch wiring harness connector and the steering column mounted multi-function switch needed to be replaced. Visual inspection revealed overheating/burning/melting of these components as well as the insulation around several wires. I have retained the headlight switch and wiring harness connector for future inspection by any interested parties. The steering column mounted multi-function switch had to be returned to the dealer due to a core charge. The total cost for parts and labor to effect nthe repairs was $363.15. I believe there is an electrical system design problem on this vehicle since no component should fail in such a way as to cause the overheating/burning of other components, connectors or wiring.
Vehicle will not start. Consumer purchased vehicle as it was, did not change anything. Please provide further details.
Oil leaks, electrical system/ transmission, and fuel line failed.
Vehicle stalls at any speed, any time. Vehicle taken to dealer numerous time. Had to replace the power control module. Vehicle still stalls. Cannot remedy problem.
Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer where they found out that electrical wire harness due to corrosion had burned.
After starting up car and letting it run it will automatically turn off without any warning. There were cars behind consumer's vehicle twice, and could have caused an accident.
Vehicle will stall for no reason. *ak consumer states stalling had been occurring just 6 months after purchasing vehicle, there was a recall, 94v033, regarding transmission problems which could cause stalling, however when taken to dealer, dealer stated that due to mileage, it was out of warranty, dealer replaced PCM and charged consumer for it.
While driving 40mph started to smell smoke. Then, noticed smoke was coming from steering column near ignition area. Pulled over & stopped vehicle. Got out of vehicle after turning it off. Vehicle did not catch on fire. After awhile smoke disappeared.
Passenger's compartment caught on fire in the steering column. Manufacturer has been notified. A tsb has been issued on vehicle for the problem.
After turning ignition switch to the off position, steering column started smoking and caught on fire, consumer had to disconnect battery for fire to go out. *ak consumer took vehicle to the dealer, dealer told that short crcuit was caused by something other than recalled part (coupler) but they do not know .
Consumer pulled in a parking lot, consumer turn off the vehicle, and dashboard started smoking very badly to the point that consumer could not see, there were no warning lights on the dashboard indicating this problem. Consumer said that it smelled like rubber burning, consumer felt this was very unsafe, especially if kids were present.
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Blinker and hazard switches shorting and smoking, lights go out and flip to brights without warning.
The wiring in the passenger's sunvisor electrical mirror short circuited, causing the wiring harness on the driver's side to catch on fire. Dealer had to replace the wiring harness with a new design wiring harness. Please provide further information.
Vechicle overheated , was towed to nearest chrysler service center, replaced thermostat. 6 wks later overheated again towed to dealership again, was told it had a cracked head gasket they repalced it. Six wks later car stalled while driving 55 MPH on interstate again towed dealership could not find a reason for this. 3 wks later same problem again towed this time they said a coil wire was loose.no other problem was found same day I picked up the car it again stalled and had to be towed this time they said some idle steps were out of sync they should have already known this since I just got the car back that day. Every time the car was in the shop they could find nothing wrong so they say, I left the car for several days so that a computer co-pilot could be installed and the mechanics could monitor the problem as it happens. This produced no info . The car has run all winter but now that warm weather is here the problem has started again. The car had to be again towed on 3/8/00 still no satisfaction as to why this is happening. Have spokken to several representatives from chrysler warranty and manufacturing divisions concerning this and they have on numerous occassions been very rude. The last straw occurred on april 14,2000 while driving to find the exact location of a very important job interview the car broke down 2, I was no where near a phone and could not call for help. I sat in the car for 1 hr tried to restart the car it started but I couldn't trust the vehicle to continue the trip. I had to turn around and head back home , I was driving back home and it stalled again I waited another 1/2 hour it started and I prayed all the way home I would make it safely. Each time I have had the car towed I have had to pay $50 as my deductible on my extended warranty and each time they said they couldn't find the problem. I feel very upset and disappointed to think I am paying for such an unreliable car. I will never buy another chrysler product.
Instrument cluster loses power unexplicably during normal car usage. Power is immediatly restored after the loss, however it makes vehicle difficult to drive at times when odemter is being reset. Excessive leakage in vehicle's trunk and driver's side back seat has occured. Bosak to fix after car was recently bought, however, leak not completely fixed and re-discovered 1 year later. A hole was discovered in the drivere's side rear wheel well as a result of unexplicable excessive corrosion. It was also discovered that seals were broked on drivere's side door and window track was glued improperly causing the window and track to come loose. Out of pocket expences not revovered by dealership. Also discovered was a severe leake from head gasket. Called several repair places and found the neon's have had much trouble in the past.. Excessive oil loss, and repairs are costly. Front engine mount off; causing pressure in transmission lines and trans fluid leakage. Please contact me asap about the car; need to recover costs.
Consumer had experienced trouble with heater/defroster, and headlights flickering, and smoke coming from dashboard. This forced consumer to drive off the road because of poor visibility.
Headlights were on and flickered. Sometimes car fluttered/ lost power. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and he could not find anything. While driving again smoke came from the cracks of the dash/airbag compartment and vents. Smoke filled the car up, and driver was not able to see, or breath. There was an electrical problem. No heat/ rear defroster, or blinkers. Also, when turn on the signals, consumer would hear a buzzing sound, and blinkers would not work. Only thing that worked was the radio on the dashboard.
We had trouble with a "short" for almost 2 years - went to 3 different dealerships with repsonse "nothing shows on the computer" & "replaced the radio.
Car running rough-pulled over-opened hood--spark plug wire flew off and plug jumped out of hole and landed on ground next to me. Replaced plug and limped to my mechanic,,then to dealer who installed helicoil. Cannot get refund from manufacturer because my mechanic replaced all plugs. Faulty plugs had been in since 30,000 miles..obviousely a manufacturing defect.
As soon as this car hit 36000mls the problems just added up. Everytime I turned around something was going wrong this car. Chrysler were the worst manufaturer I had ever dealt with and will never buy anything from then again. We had to let the car go back because we could no long afford the repairs on it. The cruise control had to have some thing to do with the computer, and was replacedby myself. The alternator went bad was replaced by myself. The radio went bad was replaced by myself. The transmission had a pin that was not fitted and wore a hole through the transfer case. Malfunction!! We could not afford it and did not repair.
Whenever turning the steering wheel either left or right, it would make a clunking, popping noise. The sway bar went out. Also, was informed the by the mechanic that power steering rack/ coil, and engine head gasket need replacing.
Driver had noticed smoke coming from the steering column after driving vehicle for awhile. The brake light did not come on. High-beam lights came on by themselves & stayed. Taking vehicle to dealer to check the electrical system.
While driving for about two hours and parking the car consumer noticed sparks coming from under the hood, vehicle was on fire.
Loss of steering occurred when I drove through a puddle of water during a rainstorm and the steering power was cut causing me to hit a concrete curb at about 15 MPH in a parking lot scratching the paint on the front bumper. Second the wiring in the dome switch in the passenger door and the wires in the lights on reminder in the driver's door is shorted causing them not to work properly. After the recall for the steering coupler was performed the car tends to pull to the right and the steering wheel is not "straight" when driving on a straight road 2 alignments have been performed and the problem is still not corrected. The hood is not properly attached and the hood hits the right fender now causing rust to form. The original battery also corroded through both terminals first causing the car not to even start then after the terminals were replaced caused the "check engine" light to remain lit until the terminal was replaced again. Also finally the brakes make loud screeching noise when applied and when I had them checked was told it was "break dust and not to worry
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