1. Every time it rains outside I have a lake on the inside of the car, mainly on the passenger side in the back and in the trunk which is molding the carpet and items kept inside. 2. The back up light on the driver side doesn't work properly, due to the moisture. 3. The turn signal on the passenger side blinks really fast, and stays on on the inside of the car. 4. The turn signal on the driver side has to be manually turned off after turning left. 5. The steering wheel has locked on a steep turn resulting me going off road, luckily not hitting anyone. 6. Headlights are very poor at night. 7. Radio reception is getting worse. Stations that used to come in won't anymore. 8. Car shakes at different speeds and at a light. 9. There is glare on the windsheild from dash that causes poor visibility in the day time.
1996 Plymouth Neon visibility problems
13 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Windshield4
- Windshield wiper/washer2
- Glass, side/rear2
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system2
- Power window devices and controls1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Plymouth Neon visibility problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Plymouth Neon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Paint is peeling off my 1996 plymouth neon. Is this a problem because the windshield is glued to the peeling paint? The dealer says chrysler will not repaint it.
Windows fog up due to some kind of moisture getting inside of vehicle, and causing windows and lights to fog up. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated this was not suppose to happen. Also, dealer called chrysler, and chrysler stated it was a safety issue.
Failure#1:1/97-6/97 horn made no noise when pushed. Several visits to two dealers in ft.wayne and indianapolis, in and 6 months later it was finally resolved as being a pinched wire. Had to involve owner of the dealership before it was fixed properly. Failure#2:1/97-3/97 the rear defrost switch failed on occassion for first three months of ownership. Works continuously now. Failure#3:8/97-1998 left turn signal would light up when the brake was applied, only occassionally and while it was slowing down, not at a stop. Failure#4:6/99-current power locks failed. Failure#5: 7/99-8/99 power steering failed. Power switch replaced. Failure#6: 3/00-7/00 A/C failed. 1/2 lb coolant leaked out and was replaced.
Gas gauge inoperable causing driver to ran out of gas several occasions. Yh
I have always maintained my car regularly, but I've had so many problems with it. First of all, I've always had brake trouble, second: my turn signals will sometimes come on when I hit the brakes (or sometimes not at all), my defrost keeps breaking (only vent and bi-level will work); my horn died for no reason a few months ago, and today my car won't start (I drove to church, and it worked fine, but when I later tried starting my car, it wouldn't start. It appeared as though the battery was dead <even though I din't leave anything on. So a friend jump-started my car. It started, but on my way home, the odometer, gas gauge, and hot-cold gauges were fluctuating up and down, and the radio kept resetting channels. The seatbelt and battery lights kept flickering on and off, as did the chimes. When I got home, I charged my car, although I felt certain it was not only the battery causing the problem. Now, my car won't start at all, and I hear a clicking noise (if anything) when I turn the ignition. The gauges on my dash move up and down (even the spedometer) and yet my car remains still. The dome and dashboard lights flicker on and off, and the radio changes stations, yet receives nothing. It seems like some major electrical or computer problem. My car worked fine (with the exception of the broken horn and usual problems, until today. Also, at my 36000 check-up, the " engine" check light came on, but the mechanics said it was no cause for concern. I have had so many problems with this car. Please tell me if other persons are having similar difficulties. Could my dead horn have been caused by whatever is malfunctioning now? Also, I hear wierd clunking noises many times while driving, espec when driving over bumps or around curves. My car makes squeaking noises like a bird chirping also. I have taken good care of my car, which is why now I am convinced that these must be manufacturing problems. I have even complained to the dealerships. Please help.
Front windshield and the rear winsdhield freeze overnight in the wintertime. The egr valve busted open, and the car stalled continuously. It was unsafe and unfit to drive. I had a major oil leak and the engine head gasket needed replacement.
Air/water leaks through the door.
Inside windows get iced up in the winter, rear side windows unable to be defrosted resulting in poor visibility.
Side window strip leaks.
Questions about the 1996 Plymouth Neon visibility
Does the 1996 Plymouth Neon have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Plymouth Neon, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Plymouth Neon visibility problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Plymouth Neon visibility?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Plymouth Neon have the most visibility problems?
The Plymouth Neon model years with the most visibility complaints are 1995 (15 complaints) and 1996 (13 complaints).
Other 1996 Plymouth Neon problems
Engine 167Electrical 45Brakes 38Transmission 27Airbags 22Fuel system 17Steering 15Acceleration 11Lights 11Body 8Suspension 7Seat belts 4Seats 3Locks 1Tires 1Wheels 1
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