This was consumers fourth time of having head gaskets fixed. On 02-25-1998 head gaskets and camshaft were replaced at 24,194 miles; on 04-30-1998, cylinder head & spark plugs were replaced at 25,509 miles; on 10-5-1998, engine oil leaked, camshaft sensor seal was replaced at 28,847miles; and on 0 3-27-2001, gaskets/ valve cover, and spark plugs needed to be replaced at 48,800 miles. Consumer was trying to get to bottom of problem, and find out why this kept happening.
1996 Dodge Neon electrical complaints
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While driving entire electrical system went out. Had no interior or outside lights. Had some leakage from transmission and engine. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic repaired leakages/starter/head gaskets/ oil pressure switch, and windshield wipers.*ak water leak from the trunk to rear floor boards caused corrosion. Also, signal light failed to go off. Consumer states the vehicle had been involved in several accidents befor e purchase.
Car was serviced for oil/filter change, 4 cylinder tune up, transmission service on february 29, 2000. During rush hour traffic vehicle stalled. Called dealer to inform them of situation. Towing service was called. Waited one hour for tow truck. Vehicle restarted and was driving to owner's residence. Called towing service again on the morning of march 1, 2000. Vehicle was towed to hendrick dodge. Vehicle was diagnosed as having a malfunctioning ignition coil. Coil was replaced on march 1, 2000. Owner picked up vehicle on the afternoon on march 1, 2000. Vehicle stalled again within 5 miles of the hendrick dodge. Towing service was called again. Vehicle was towed back to hendrick dodge. Dealership diagnosed the problem as being a faulty wiring harness and cam/crank sensor. On march 8, the dealership had replaced the faulty mechanisms and credited the owner the cost of the unnecessarily installed distributor coil.
Horn has beeen replaced twice. Horns blows involuntarily. Dealer believes horn pad & airbag would have to be replaced. There are times it doesn't work at all.
Vehicle is experiencing problems with spark plug tubes.
Continuous problems with engine & electrical system. Car has accelerated by itself, at one point we had to pull over and shut it off to regain control/speed. Newest problem is engine shuts off/stalls while driving, causing loss of ability to steer and brake, caused accident.
Head gasket is a known issue at chrysler, and should have been rectified by recall. Transmission also had to be replaced. Electrical problems becuase because of poor design. Chrysler did not help becuase of mileage and used car. What can a 19 yr old afford other than a used car?
At any speed car will die. Consumer will not have power steering. Consumer fears that may have a wreck because of no steering or loss of speed on highway. *ak there was no warning of any kind before the vehicle shut off. This vehicle was not recalled only because it was not built at a given plant while the problem is similar to those that received recall notice.
Consumer was traveling on highway and emergency light went off. Vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled over to the shoulders. Vehicle was towed,and mechanic told consumer that the wires to harness had melted.
I have taken me neon in three times this month for the same problem. The first time they could not find as to why the fuse for the fule pump blew because the computer did not find anything wrong withthe car. The dealer did tell me that it is hard to locate electrical problems. I understand that, but it happen again two times in one day. I again took my car into the dealer and this time they said that the only thing on this fuse is the fuel pump and suggested that it was going bad. So, we replaced it and then it happen again. At this point I am very concerned because I job coach and drive my car all day to and from different clients job sites as well as transport them to and from work. This concerns me greatly du to the fact that with some of them I must drive on a highway and with the cars fuel pump fuse blowing at any time for what ever reason this frightens me wiht the way people drive on the highway the last thing I or they need is a car that just stops in it's tracks. I have had my car in the shop for three days and they still can not figure out why the fuse keeps blowing. It is at the point where they are driving my car around to see as to why or as to what is wrong. Please if you have had any other complaints about this problem write to me or e-mail me so that I can let them know. In regards to where I purchased my car. It was at a dealer ship in san diego california four years ago and I now live in wisconsin. It may be possable to locate the dealer with my VIN number. Thank you debora brey.
Circuit board was defective, causing speedometer to toggle. Recall 96v026000 has been issued; however this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Speedometer, odometer, trip meter, gas and temp gauges will all stop working. Sometimes they'll all work, sometimes they'll all quit. The speedometer, odometer and tripmeter will all go out every time I drive the car after it's been running about 20 minutes. The gas and temp gauges will go out occasionally.
This car is junk, the head gaskets, air conditioning, brakes, electrical, everything is bad. If you call the corporate headquarters, they act like its a rare incident. From what I've read, this is not true. Please help squeeze this lemon!
Vehicle is experiencing the same electrical problem as mentioned in manufacturer's recall 7599. Dealer advised consumer that a new engine harness is required.
Head gasket warped diagnosed at dealer when was having another repair, wiring harness short caused smoke to fill car while driving had it towed to dealer.
This car has had 3 transmissions and now needs another with only 56,200 miles. It has also had a starter, radiator,battery, 7 front right tires(none from nails etc.),2 head gaskets,egr valve,multifunction switch, 2 sets of brakes(which still make noise). Our mechanic has told us that the 96 neon is a lemon. The brakes are made from a metal that rusts very quickly and the head gaskets are faulty and will continue to have problems. What can I say about the transmission?? Is 4 too many for a car with only 50+thousand miles?? Help!!!!( dot number: tire size: 1857014 )
It would be next to impossible to describe each problem. All problems that I have listed are completely true. I can say with complete certainty that the problems occurred after the 75000 mile waranty I bought was over with the exception of the egr valve which the dealer replaced just to have it fail again. Also the dealer replaced the o2 sensor which again is failing again. The horn/airbag sensor was also replaced by the dealer. Please note that all repaires by the dealer was (a) before the waranty had expired, and (b) I had to call chrysler and complain just to have those things fixed. I have had the car checked by an authorized dealer so I know these problems to exist. The dealer, instead of fixing my car, which they won't do, they tried to get me to trade it in on another new vehicle. My wife and I could not be more dissatisfied with a "new car" than we are with this one. Believe me, if we were to have known about this car's track record, we would have never have purchased it. I guess thats all I have, thank you.r *ak( dot number: tire size: p1856014 )
The vehicle starts automatically. Dealer will be notified.
In cold weather condititions horn goes off and sounds until the battery is drained. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause. Parts of been replaced, but problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
While driving 55-60 MPH vehicle began losing power rapidly. Driver was able to exit off the freeway safely. Vehicle was towed to a bodyshop, where the harness was found to be laying on the top of exhaust tube, which melted the wires and shorted out vehicle. Vehicle has not been repaired. Please provide any further information. Vehicle not included in recall 96v026000 chrysler/elect. Wring: harness: front underhood. Due to VIN.
Rear brake failed. Yh
The following are a list of problems we have had with this car: air flow knob failed, valve cover gaskets 3x's, head gasket, squeaking brakes, camshaft sensor seal failure, spark plug o-ring, spark plugs and wires, rear suspension came loose, loud exhaust. Show us you can do the people who need your help some good. Get us some answers!!!!!!
The 1996 dodge neon should be recalled. No safety defect (s) listed in summary.
The whole dash unit ( circuit board) which controls the speedometer did not work. My mechanic stated he has replaced a number of them over the last several monthsnic
The horn assembly malfunctioned in cold weather, but the dealer could not determine the problem. Please provide further information. *ak
Wiring shorted out in steering column, causing a melt down of other wires, this condition caused smoke to come from steering column on five occasions within two weeks. Brought vehicle to dealer for repair, told wiring harness needed to be replaced. The short occurred in the steering column due to rubbing or vibration causing the wire to become exposed and overheated, melting the other wires near it. *ak
There is a short within the electrical system, causing all the instrument panel gauges not to work.
Abs brakes would make squealing noises first thing in moring, but later squealing noises would disappear. Brake pads are worn down. Passenger's window would be whistling; has no weather stripping. The spark plugs keeps blowing out. Also, engine head gaskets are not working properly. Whenever the spark plugs are blown, the vehicle would just stop running.
Oil leaks from the engine head gaskets every eight months. Dealer contacted and did repairs. Problem still exisits. Also, car stalls while driving, due to a problem with the computer. *ak
Vehicle has had to have a new transmission, head gasket, spark plugs and wires, and the fuel gauge stopped functioning. All before 60,000 miles.
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