1996 Dodge Neon visibility problems

Filed Apr 23, 2004 · Body, Visibility · ME

There are so many things wrong with this car. Thankfully, none of them mechanical, but costly still. The door panels on my 2 door keep on getting disconnected from the door frame due to substandard (in my book anyway) anchors between the door frame and the panels. This has happened numerous times on the drivers side, and once on the passengers side. It makes it very difficult getting in and out of the car. I get the issue fixed, and within an few months it's broken again. The antenna broke off at the base and flew off somewhere on the highway this winter (2004). The paint is peeling off. The trunk leaks. Some of the outside trim pieces fell off for some unknown reason. The fuel tank door broke off for no apparent reason one day while I was filling the tank. The driver's side door no longer shuts right. It has to be lifted and slammed. The driver's side window dosen't work correctly, (it fell out once) even after I had it fixed and the regulator replaced. I expect normal wear and tear on the engine, transmission, etc., but this is silly. I am afraid to keep the car, who know's what will fall off next, landing in some unknown place on I-95! I won't be buying another neon. Not because I have had serious issues of unreliability, but because things fall off.

Filed Nov 14, 2002 · Visibility · CT

The drivers side and passenger side rearview mirrors, develop cracks over time. These cracks obstruct drivers vision. Please provide any further information. Mr

Filed Oct 18, 2001 · Electrical, Visibility · NC

Heater went out and vehicle was filled with smoke. Heat blew only on high. Also, connector wiring in dash was burned. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that wiring connector was not avilable by manufacturer.

Filed Aug 29, 2001 · Body, Brakes · OR

Consumer states head gasket failed twice.

Filed Aug 5, 2001 · Visibility · MA

I've noticed on all 94-99 neon's that the drivers side window has sratches on the same spot of the window and that they all look identical to each othere. You can tell that it is the window trim that is causing it. And once again it is on all neon's that's I've seen. 4 of my friends all have them and they all have it ecxept for the 2001 neon. The other 3 and mine have it and jours are 94-99 neons.

Filed Aug 3, 2001 · Engine, Visibility · OK

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Filed Jun 7, 2001 · Engine, Visibility · OH

Windows not air tight. Get both water and air around windows. Was supposedly repaired once by VIN devers in toledo, oh. Turn signal sometimes emitts a horrible buzzing noise which continues until signal is turned off. Original head gasket replaced and now replacement is going out.

Filed Mar 15, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · MA

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.

Filed May 2, 2000 · Seat belts, Visibility · MD

Both driver's side and passenger side seat belts have come unbolted and fallen to the "floor" twice on each side. The window on the passanger side has scratches in the actual glass. This is caused by something inside the door. I have noticed several other neons with the same problem.

Filed Aug 15, 1999 · Brakes, Visibility · TX

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