1998 Dodge Neon electrical problems

Filed May 3, 2012 · Electrical · 112,397 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge neon. The contact stated that the speedometer and fuel gauge only functioned on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,397. ..updated 05/15/12 * bf updated 05/21/12

Filed Jul 8, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge neon. The speedometer isnt operating normally and doesn't display the speed; however, if you tap on the dashboard it began operating normally. The inoperable speedometer is a safety issue since it doesn't display the correct speed. The heat gauge also failed to show the proper temperature, displayed over heating and failed to work properly. The noise from the heating system is also a distraction and a safety risk. The current mileage was 137,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 19, 2007 · Body, Electrical · PA · 4 injuries

Trunk full of water - trunk & light seals are bad - why hasn't there been a recall on this safety feature? Lights have to work and mold is deadly!

Filed May 31, 2006 · Electrical · 96,780 miles · MI

Complete speedometer failure while vehicle is being driven. Loss of all data regarding speed vehicle is traveling, and at times, all information from the engine temperature gauge and fuel gauge. Issues with neon speedometers are widely published on the internet. I am shocked to see that there has never been a recall for such a well documented vehicle failure.

Filed Jan 7, 2005 · Electrical · 70,187 miles · NY · fire

While driving the left front door speaker started to burn. Consumer put the fire out and called the manufacturer. *ak

Filed May 17, 2004 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · NY

While driving there was a noise, then the dashboard lights went out. When the lights went out, the dashboard components became inoperative. The dashboard lights came back on within 15-30 seconds, but all the warning lights stayed illuminated for a few seconds before going off. This failure was caused by an electrical system failure, but dealership nor manufacturer were very helpful.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 46,124 miles · CA

Sun roof glass came of the track and will not open or close. The track was replaced three times. *ak the sunroof would drag and make knocking noises. The vehicle also experienced a battery problem and oil leaks which had come from the cylinder head. *sc

Filed Mar 28, 2003 · Electrical · 74,000 miles · NY

There was a smell of gas and the vehicle stalled, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they replaced a part within the computer.

Filed May 15, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · NC

This car was brought brand new and ever since I got it it has been a constant headache. I had had numerous problems with this car as well as other owners of dodge neons. I find it very odd and suspicious that these cars have not been recalled to fix their potentially deadly problems. I myself, do not intend to let this go after the thousands of dollars I have invested in this car. I will be a constant thorn in the side to chrysler if they do not get these cars off the streets where they are endangering the drivers as well as other traveling in other cars. No safety defec tlisted in summary.

Filed May 4, 2001 · Electrical · CA

Electrical system had malfunctioned while driving. This caused vehcle to stall out. Was able to restart vehicle for a short while before it shut down again. Managed to get vehicle to dealership, and mechanic indicated that computer brain needed to be replaced. Work was done , drove vehicle for a while, and same problem reappeared . Took vehicle back to dealership, it's still there.