1996 Dodge Neon engine problems

Filed Mar 11, 2014 · Engine · 62,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge neon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who performed a tune-up however, the failure recurred three times. The dealer replaced the emission coil and alternator belt as a repair. The contact was later driving 40 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the timing belt needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2011 · Brakes, Engine · 17,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge neon. The contact stated that all braking function was lost while driving at an unknown speed. She stated that in order to stop the vehicle she had to engage the emergency brake. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who diagnosed that the rotors, brake pads, shoes, rear brake drums, and two rear flex lines needed to be replaced. In addition, she stated that the vehicle stalled sporadically and without warning. She took the vehicle back to the local repair shop who diagnosed that the crankshaft sensor, wiring harness, speed sensor, coil, valve cover gaskets and timing belt all needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 32,000.

Filed Nov 28, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 50,000 miles · GA

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 federal safety agency 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.

Filed Mar 12, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · MA

Purchased in july of 1996 only put on 26,345 miles motor mount repaired twice,brakes front replaced they were completly gone ,back brakes are no good need to be replaced, high pitch squealing comes from them ,oil gasgets had to be replaced, stearing to a hard right or left you get a grinding noise, transmission is know leaking constantly having to put transsmission fluid in all the time have a list of papers from the car being serviced at daimler on andover st in peabody were I purchased car also wrote to main office to see if they would replace the vehicle after purchasing with cash and just got the run around know I am afraid to drive her that is why she only has 26,345 miles on her in 10 years I am not a rich person so I can not afford another car if there is a recall on any of these problems I would like to know so they can be fixed so I can drive her without worrying what will happen next also dampness and mildew smell and other problems.tires also were replaced they wore to quickly.

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Engine · 80,000 miles · IN

The consumer stated while approaching a stop vehicle idled/slowed down, and died. The consumer had to restart it. This happened continuously. The consumer had taken the vehicle to several dealers, and they could not resolve the problem. The consumer stated that one dealer charged him $700.00 for repairs, but it did not fix the problem. *ak

Filed May 23, 2004 · Airbags, Electrical · 83,000 miles · FL

Electrical system:wiring:front underhood caused the fan relay to malfunction which caused the engine to overheat.

Filed May 13, 2004 · Engine · MO

Consumer stated while traveling on the highway at 60 MPH vehicle buckled, then shut off. Consumer had to pull to the side. He had to wait about 3-5 minutes before vehicle restarted. Consumer was told by mechanic this was a common problem with this make and model vehicle.

Filed May 12, 2004 · Engine · NC

While driving vehicle reached high temperatures due to the engine head gasket failure. This problem causes the engine oil and coolant to leak out of the engine. Also the fan runs erratically and on and off continuesly causing the vehicle engine to stall.

Filed Mar 2, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

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.

Filed Jan 22, 2004 · Engine · CA

Head gasket leaking oil