1996 Dodge Neon: engine stalls while driving

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 Aug 22, 2011 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge neon. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to coast to the side of the road and have the vehicle towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic noticed that a faulty wiring harness was the cause of the vehicle stalling and advised that it would need replacing. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v026000 ( electrical system:wiring:front underhood). The contact was advised by the manufacturer that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 120,000.

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 May 26, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 134,037 miles · KS

Dt*: the contact stated there were two problems with the vehicle. There were intermittent problems with all the electrical warning lights on the dash board and intermittent stalling. The vehicle was inspected by a friend who determined the wiring harness was too close to the exhaust and the wiring was melted. Additionally, while attempting to apply brake pressure at 60mph, the rear of the vehicle skidded. Upon inspection, the contact discovered fluid leaking from the driver side rear wheel. The vehicle was never inspected by a service dealer, however the manufacturer was alerted. There is a recall 96v026000, concerning the electrical system and a recall 96v075000, concerning the service brakes. However, the VIN is not included in the recalls.

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 Nov 1, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 70,000 miles · MI

The vehicle was stalling and the instrument panel did not work at all . The manufacturer stated the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recalls 96v026000 96v075000.

Filed Sep 1, 2004 · Brakes, Lights · 74,561 miles · NY

Consumer was concerned that vehicle would stall when braking. None of the instrument gauges were operating, and the interior light would intermittently coming on while driving. Dealer informed consumer that none of the above issues were covered under recall due to VIN.

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 May 11, 2004 · Electrical · 111,000 miles · OH

A short in the wiring harness caused the vehicle to stall and headlight failure. There was an electrical wire harness front underhood recall 96v026000 concerning the electrical system wiring front underhood, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN. *ak the first incident occurred as the consumer pulled out into traffic, the engine stalled and the lights on the dash were flashing. The second incident occurred as the consumer was driving down the road. Due to the wiring harness failure the ECM failed. *sc

Filed Feb 5, 2004 · Electrical · 92,000 miles · OK

The vehicle's wiring harness failed and caused the engine to stall intermittently.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 94,000 miles · NJ

Recently (in october), the car stalls intermittently. I happens in low speed and when I don't add oil. There is a oil warning together with the stalling. Usually I can not start the car right then. But if I add oil immediately and keep adding oil when I turn on the key, I can turn on the car. When I release the oil press, the engine stalls again. I tried twice in the local dodge dealer. They can not fix it and can not find the real problem.

Filed Jan 9, 2004 · Electrical · LA

While driving vehicle stalled. Driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.