Oil leaks, electrical system/ transmission, and fuel line failed.
1995 Dodge Neon fuel system complaints
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The fuel pump has failed six times while driving causing the vehicle to stall. Nlm
A fuel leak was present inside of vehicle. Also, brakes made squeaking noise on right side off vehicle. Dealership will be notified.
The clamp on the fuel injector line came off/loose on two different occasions. When it did, gas spewed on the engine (hot from running) and the car died, obviously, since it was not getting any fuel into the engine. The first time, I had to be towed since I didn't know what it was. The second time, I still had to be towed, but they were able to reattach the clamp. The clamp did not break, it just came loose both times. The part was replaced the first time, not the second. I have not had any other problems with this since, but I always wonder if it will happen again. I'm concerned that if it does, there's a possibility of the engine catching on fire or exploding. I don't know that much about it, but I wanted to let you know in case anyone else had this problem. Of course, they may not have survived to tell about it. :( thank you.
09/13/2000-head gasket, timing belt, water pump all failed. 8/1/2000-fuel gauge stopped working.
Head gasket failure causing car to overheat. Don't know yet if damage to head. Car has several electrical "glitches" that don't affect safety. Has also failed twice before - fuel tank sensor caused car to never register less than 1/4 tank so ran out of gas. Also another type of fuel sensor caused car to lose power - gave impression that car was losing injectors.
Fuel pump - has extra port that is capped with a non-reenforced rubber cap. The rubber cap appears to have exploded on the end of the cap while the car was sitting in a parking lot. The rupture of the cap allowed gasoline to drip about 1 drop per second. On this car the exhaust pipes are close to the fuel tank. Gas fumes were highly noticeable in the passenger compartment. Thank goodness for nonsmoker, no sparks, and a guardian angel...my daugther drove the car 7 miles home. This reminds me of the ford pinto fire possibilities. Mopar parts does not stock the rubber cap (maybe $1) but will sell the entire fuel pump for just under $300 plus installation. 2) engine - engine failed on cylinder 4 with lost power, etc. Had warranty and most of part/labor covered. Called chrysler hotline several times and was assured there were no problems being reported with this car (same story at dealer). 3) brakes/air conditioner - failure occurred after car 1 yr old, warranty covered most of costs 4) the failure of the fuel pump component is the most startling of the problems with this car. I sincerely hope that no other neon owner ever experiences this part failure.
Oil is leaking from the head gasket. Nlm
Smelled gas but didn't notice any leak or problem until attempting to refill gas tank. At that point, noticed that filler tube had corroded and broke away from refill throat mounting. Dealer said it was corroded, but not under recall.
Fuel tank level unit failed. Mjs
Driver made right turn , steering locked up ,lost control of vehicle, and crashed onto a curb when the gas tank ruptured, causing 4 deaths and two were severely burned and 1 had minor burns. All were occupants inside the vehicle, three in front and four in the back. Gas tank had no rotective shield.
Have had sevral problems with this vehicle since purchase,the headgasket leak oil,needs to be replaced/air conditioner went out and now it overheats ,fuel gauge went out and had to replace fuel pump.when it rains car floods inside and truck,shocks front and back have to be replaced.
The vehicle ran out of fuel in a busy intersection when the gauge still indicated 1/4 tank of fuel remained. Nlm
Neoprene cover over fuel drain nipple cracked, causing fuel leak. Part likely costs $2. Hill kelly dodge (dealer) insisted the only means to correct was to replace entire fuel pump for $365. They allowed me to leave with the leak after I refused to pay $365, and dealer failed to replace safety shield over the area where fuel pump/ filter/wires, and tubes were located, thus allowing for possibility of object impact with fuel assembly.
Fuel tank only holds approx. 4 gallon of fuel.
The vehicle fuel tank filler neck leaked fuel due to a hole in the seal which almost caused a fire. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Fuel lines failed causing vehicle fire.
Electrical failures on several occasions causing lights, dashboard and radio to fail.
Engine stall out, need a ignition coil, fuel throttle body and up & down 02 sensor switch and a tune up.
While driivng the vehicle on expressway, going (70) MPH the vehicle stalled and the engine just stopped. The vehilce was towed and the fuel pump was replaced. Consumer experienced the same problem on 9/25/97. Vehicle was towed to dealership, and dealer could not find a problem with vehicle.
Several electrical wiring problems and failures on vehicle since ownership,
During recall work on the fuel and brake lines, rust was noticed on 3 or 4 of the lines. The dealer did not replace the lines as directed but instead only sprayed undercoating material on rusted lines.
Owner received recall notice, contacted dealer and was told they had to order parts, parts are still unavailable. Recall#96v228000.
Fuel pump hose failed resulting in leaking prior to recall work.
Consumer has contacted the dealer that parts are not available.
The federal safety agency recall 96v228, brake and fuel tube; chrysler ave jeep earliest appointment is (20) days from 18th of december. Three other dealership in area have a later date for recall service. Please describe details.
Vehicle would not accelerate over 20 MPH.
Ms. Richardson is not satisfied with the set date to get the vehicle repaired under the recall( jan. 1, 1996) and the parts are in stock. Ms. Richardson states that she wants to live. Please explain in detail.
Fuel pump failure.
Fuel pump failed.
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