We found the following complaints for DODGE NEON (1996)
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The vehicle horn sounded on its own.consumer stated the only way to stop horn from blowing was to disconnect the fuse. Tshorn continued to sound after fuse replacement.consumer had to bang on horn switch in order to stop sound.horn switch is part of air bag assembly therefore air bag assembly needed to be replaced.
While driving the air bag lightcame on, then the horn and the cruise control failed to function. The mechanicreplaced the clock spring. Please provide more details.ts
Electrical system:wiring:front underhoodcaused the fan relay to malfunction which caused the engine to overheat.
Horn has beeen replaced twice.horns blows involuntarily.dealer believeshorn pad & airbag would have to be replaced. There are times it doesn't work at all.
It would be next to impossible to describe each problem.all problems that i have listed are completely true.i can say with complete certainty that the problems occurred after the 75000 mile waranty i bought was over with the exception of the egr valve which the dealer replaced just to have it fail again.also the dealer replaced the o2 sensor which again is failing again.the horn/airbag sensor was also replaced by the dealer.please note that all repaires by the dealer was (a) before the waranty had expired, and (b) i had to call chrysler and complain just to have those things fixed.i have had the car checked by an authorized dealer so i know these problems to exist.the dealer, instead of fixing my car, which they won't do, they tried to get me to trade it in on another new vehicle.my wife and i could not be more dissatisfied with a "new car" than we are with this one.believe me, if we were to have known about this car's track record, we would have never have purchased it.i guess thats all i have, thank you.r( dot number: tire size: p1856014 )
Violent deployment of air bag broke passenger and driver's side windows.
While braking to avoid collision false deployment of air bag prior to collision.
Driver was driving at approximately 40 mph hit cow on the highway head-on, hitting whindshield and rolled over, smashing rear windows. Upon impact,dual airbags did not deploy which could have caused injuries.
Was driving approximately 55mph when he struck a dog on the parkway. Upon impact,the driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed. Also the driver's and passenger's side windows broke.
Consumer was involved in 40 mph collision, rear ending another vehicle.upon impact, air bags did not deploy, and the seat belts did not lock up. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
During frontal impact at 40-45mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy until after consumer was getting out of the vehicle.
In an accident when the driver's airbag deployedthe bag caught on fire due to wiring insidewere melting.
Air bags deployed and broke the driver and passenger side windows.
Driving 55-60mph on highway; was cut off by another vehicle; neon hit retainer wall due to failure of brakes. Upon impact with wall, air bags did not deploy. Was at dealer prior to accident several times about brakes.
Rearended another vehicle at standstill, airbag did not deploy, speed 55 mph.
During impact, driver and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.please describe.
Front collision at 35 mph, driver's airbag did not deploy. Consumer suffered sprained shoulder and knee injury. Vehicle was totalled, airbag sensor was crushed.
Consumer was driving approx. 60 mph when vehicle in front of her slowed down, allowing vehicle a to crash front end into the other vehicle's rear end.consumer's air bag did not deploy,driver hit the steering wheel with her upper body. Consumer was transported to the hospital by ambulance.
Consumer states at a 30-35 mph, vehicle crashed, however the airbags did not deploy. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Was driving 35mph when a truck ranstop sign. Neon "t" boned truck.front end lifted up.front end of driver's side was crushed.door was bent outward. Upon impact with truck, neither air bags deployed. Driver suffered some injuries ,but no hospital treatment.
Frontal impact with a dog at 55 or more mph in which the air bag did not deploy, driver sufferedh severe injuries to the collar bone.
Vehicle was involved in an head- on collision which involved a tree and neither air bags deployed.
Airbag didn't deploy. Consumer was driving vehicle and another vehicle veered intoconsumer's vehicle,and ran it off the road into shoulder. Consumer hit the median rail.no injuries.
Heavy collision damage to rightt front. Driver side airbag deployed, rt side airbag did not deploy.accident was heavy impact. Manufacturer contacted 2/2/99, said they would get back with me 2/3.as of 2/3 5:00 pm they are ignoring the claim. I am a body shop manager and am reporting this as a favor to the owner. Vehicle is currentlywaiting to be towed to a salvage vehicle sale lot.please investigate a.s.a.p.
While going (25) mph on slick road conditions, when applying the brakes,the vehicle went offthe road, went into a ditch,hitting a tree head-on and there was no deployment of the air bags. Insurance adjustor is looking at vehicle.
Drivng vehicle at 40mph, impact 12:00 position, driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy, also lap/shoulder belt did not retract.
During frontal impact at 20 to 25mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy,and the driver's side seat belt detached from the belt buckle.
In august of 1999, due to a health problem (unknown to me), i fell asleep at the wheel of my 1996 neon.i awoke in time to force the car over to a grassy median between two parts of a four lane highway.the car flew twenty or so feet in the air, making impact with the grass, and continuing without power steering, etc., for approximately. 300 feet.while in the air, my left arm broke the driver side window.when the car landed dead on to the grass, the air bags burst, but "wilted" down,they did not come straight out at me as normal, but down, after exploding.my mechanic informed me that this was not normal for a car in this kind of accident, and that the car may have been in a prior accident, or the air bags may have been improperly installed.i received chemical burns on the inner parts of the arms, and developed a lung problem due to the inhaled chemicals.since the airbags exploded improperly, my two young daughters were frightened even more, especially since it sounded like a gun had been shot.my concern is that other air bags may react in the same way, even if there is no front impact.i had notified my mechanics in the ebensburg and cresson, pa areas, where the accident occurred, as well as the ambulance drivers, and any others i could about this situation.i also notified the hosts of car talk.i have not heard of this happening elsewhere, but i did notice that air bags were not mentioned on your website, and felt that it was important to notify the public of this potential problem.
Vehicle was involved in an head-on collision in which the vehcile hit an tree and the air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was going 35-45 mph and the vehicle had both air bags.
While traveling 40-45mphdriver hit an embankment and neither airbag deployed.
While stopping was rearended by vehicle traveling 25 mph down incline; forced vehicle 1 into vehicle in front; dual airbags did not deploy.
Airbags didn't deploywhen another vehicle veered intoconsumer's vehicle while traveling on highway. Dealership was aware of problem.
Had a frontal collision, neither air bag deployed.
Dual airbags did not deploy during front and rear end collisions; four car collision; vehicle rearended, then, rear, vehicle totaled, in hands of insurance company.
After rear ending the vehicle indead center the frontal air bags did not deploy.
During head on collisiondual air bags did not deploy.
The abs brakes locked up while traveling approximately 30mph on wet pavement. Another vehicle had crossed center line & brakes were applied quickly. The other vehicle was broadsided. At the time of impact, the air bags did not deploy. No injuries. Has police report.
Mechanism which fired the passenger airbag became hot and melted parts of the dashboard.
While driving hit a big dog and both air bags deployed, the air bag broke out the driver's and the passenger's windows, causing expensive damages to the vehicle.
Owner has abs brakes.when brakes were applied pedal went to the floor of vehicle, resulting in an accident. Also driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy. Cause unknown at 15 to 20 mph crash.
While vehicle was parked air bags deployed without indications, blowing out the windowsof vehicle. Also injuring consumer. Please provide further informaton.
During impact, driver and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.please describe.
Watercoming in from dash which causes the water toleak from the floorboard. This defecthappens only when it is raining. Dealer has torn out dash, cannot figure out where the wateris coming from. Also, airbags' screws are loosening which causes themto make noises.
Front collision at 40 mph. Upon impact neither air bag deployed. The driver suffered minor injuries, vehicle was totalled.
The airbag light will blink on while driving down the road, and the car also has an oil leak.
Consumer states the instrument cluster, fuel gauge, temperature guage, and speedometer failed.dealer found faulty circuit board.replaced plugs and wires.
Consumer states while driving the battery light illuminated, consumer stopped for a light andbattery died.consumer hadto replaced battery, same day battery light illuminated again.took to pep boys and they stated battery checked out o.k.please provide any further information. Mr
Vehiclerejected by az dept of environmental quality.obd not ready , dealer has flashed computer , retest done again , now same information obd not ready. They will notpassit they say they cant read it?? cpu isfine by chrysler...been checked2 times...help *la
There is a short within the electrical system, causing all the instrument panel gaugesnot to work.
Light switch malfunctioned twice resulting in some wires melting together interacting with all interior lighting including the console.the owner saw sparks several times and took the vehicle to a mechanic.please describe details
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 nhtsa 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.
Head gasket is a known issue at chrysler, and should have been rectified by recall.transmission also had to be replaced.electrical problems becuase because of poor design.chrysler did not help becuase of mileage and used car.what can a 19 yr old afford other than a used car?
The consumer stated that the vehicle experience electrical problems which effect the engines function, the thermostat, the radio can't lock stations and the speedometer needle does not function at all.
The vehicle's wiring harness failed and caused the engine to stall intermittently.
I have had my car in for repair 4 times in 3 yrs. First the spark plugs were bad, had to be replace. Second the wires melted together in my steering wheel column, 4rd the fueld sensor went out in fuel pump had to have the fuel pump replaced. Ask warrenty company what most common problem with the dodge neon was they said the head gasket blowing, now i guess it's my turn for that i took to dealer today for oil leak , they said head gasket blown, need to tear down engine to make sure nothing else is bad ( cracked block / head) seems like an awful lot of problems for a car that's not that old and has been maintained, very dissapointed in vehicle
This car is junk, the head gaskets, air conditioning, brakes, electrical, everything is bad.if you call the corporate headquarters, they act like its a rare incident.from what i've read, this is not true.please help squeeze this lemon!
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This car has had 3 transmissions and now needs another with only 56,200 miles. It has also had a starter, radiator,battery, 7 front right tires(none from nails etc.),2 head gaskets,egr valve,multifunction switch, 2 sets of brakes(which still make noise).our mechanic has told us that the 96 neon is a lemon.the brakes are made from a metal that rusts very quickly and the head gaskets are faulty andwill continue to have problems. What can i say about the transmission?? is 4 too many for a car with only 50+thousand miles?? help!!!!( dot number: tire size: 1857014 )
Consumer states while driving the battery light illuminated, consumer stopped for a light andbattery died.consumer hadto replaced battery, same day battery light illuminated again.took to pep boys and they stated battery checked out o.k.please provide any further information. Mr
This used vehicle was purchased few months back and after reading lots about this model , these are the manufacturing defects and should be corrected. No safety defects mentioned.
Transmission malfunctioned. In addition, premature wear of front brake pads/rotors/headlights failed/electrical short due to severed wires/winshield washer bottle had hole in it and installed horn.
Horn has beeen replaced twice.horns blows involuntarily.dealer believeshorn pad & airbag would have to be replaced. There are times it doesn't work at all.
It would be next to impossible to describe each problem.all problems that i have listed are completely true.i can say with complete certainty that the problems occurred after the 75000 mile waranty i bought was over with the exception of the egr valve which the dealer replaced just to have it fail again.also the dealer replaced the o2 sensor which again is failing again.the horn/airbag sensor was also replaced by the dealer.please note that all repaires by the dealer was (a) before the waranty had expired, and (b) i had to call chrysler and complain just to have those things fixed.i have had the car checked by an authorized dealer so i know these problems to exist.the dealer, instead of fixing my car, which they won't do, they tried to get me to trade it in on another new vehicle.my wife and i could not be more dissatisfied with a "new car" than we are with this one.believe me, if we were to have known about this car's track record, we would have never have purchased it.i guess thats all i have, thank you.r( dot number: tire size: p1856014 )
The horn assembly malfunctioned in cold weather, but the dealer could not determine the problem.please provide further information.
Horn failed.
Horn does not work, vehicle will not pass the safety inspection, replaced horn twice.tt
Near miss incident while driving.attempted to operate horn to alert other driver crossing into my lane. Needed to take hand off steering wheel to operate horn.chose not to use horn as it would compromise driving and instead accelerated and swerved.horn located in center of steering wheel is a safety hazard as it requires one hand off steering wheel in typically a situation where driver should have both hands on wheel.suggest standard should be thumb/trigger style horn such as on many japanese models.
In cold weather condititionshorn goes off and sounds until the battery is drained. Consumer has contacteddealer, dealer unable to determine the cause. Parts of been replaced, but problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
Owner statesthat engine stalls while turning the corner,took vehicle to dealers twice and they could not locate the problem.
At any speed car will die. Consumer will not have power steering.consumer fears that may have a wreck becauseof nosteering or loss of speed onhighway.there was no warning of any kind before the vehicle shut off.this vehicle was not recalled only because it was not built at a given plant while the problem is similar to those that received recall notice.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhoodcaused the fan relay to malfunction which caused the engine to overheat.
While drivingvehicle stalled. Driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for analysis, andmechanic could not duplicate the problem.
Continuous problems with engine & electrical system. Car has accelerated by itself, at one point we had to pull over and shut it off to regain control/speed. Newest problem is engine shuts off/stalls while driving, causing loss of ability to steer and brake, caused accident.
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Recall 96 v 026 000/electrical: harness front underhood wiring. Instrument panel lights/ gauges/ horn, and turn signal would go out, and vehicle stalled intermittently. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that thisvehiclewas not covered underrecall due to vin. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle is experiencing problems with spark plug tubes.
Car was serviced for oil/filter change, 4 cylinder tune up, transmission service on february 29, 2000. During rush hour traffic vehicle stalled. Called dealer to inform them of situation. Towing service was called. Waited one hour for tow truck. Vehicle restarted and was driving to owner's residence. Called towing service again on the morning of march 1, 2000. Vehicle was towed to hendrick dodge. Vehicle was diagnosed as having a malfunctioning ignition coil. Coil was replaced on march 1, 2000. Owner picked up vehicle on the afternoon on march 1, 2000. Vehicle stalled again within 5 miles of the hendrick dodge. Towing service was called again. Vehicle was towed back to hendrick dodge. Dealership diagnosed the problem as being a faulty wiring harness and cam/crank sensor. On march 8, the dealership had replaced the faulty mechanisms and credited the owner the cost of the unnecessarily installed distributor coil.
Spark plug failure causing difficulty in driving, backfire and misfire.yh
Vehicle keeps turning off upon starting and sometimes when coming to a stop.
Abs brakes would make squealing noises first thing in moring, but later squealing noiseswould disappear. Brake pads are worn down. Passenger's window would be whistling; has no weather stripping. The spark plugs keeps blowing out.also, engine head gaskets are not working properly. Whenever the spark plugs are blown, the vehicle would just stop running.
Vehicle stalls at speeds over 50 mph. Lately, vehicle has been stalling weekly. Taken to dealer 4 times. Dealer replaced fuel injector wiring harness/ fuel pump, andcomputer twice. This did not remedy the problem.
While driving the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause an accident.dealer replaced spark plugs/head gaskets, etc.problem isstill occurring, dlr cannot determine problem, cause unknown.please provide details.
The computer control module does not work, leaving the consumer not knowing how mauch gas, or what speed he is traveling. Dealer has been contacted.
This wasconsumers fourth time ofhavinghead gasketsfixed. On02-25-1998head gaskets and camshaft were replaced at 24,194 miles; on 04-30-1998,cylinder head & spark plugs were replaced at 25,509 miles; on10-5-1998, engine oil leaked, camshaft sensor seal was replaced at 28,847miles; and on 0 3-27-2001,gaskets/ valve cover, andspark plugs neededto be replacedat 48,800 miles. Consumer wastrying to get tobottom ofproblem, andfind out whythiskept happening.
Vehicle has had to have a new transmission, head gasket, spark plugs and wires, and the fuel gauge stopped functioning.all before 60,000miles.
The following are a list of problems we have had with this car:air flow knob failed, valve cover gaskets 3x's, head gasket, squeaking brakes, camshaft sensor seal failure, spark plug o-ring, spark plugs and wires, rear suspension came loose, loud exhaust.show us you can do the people who need your help some good.get us some answers!!!!!!
Ignition switch when turned on does not release back to the proper position, causes the air bag light to stay on. None of the electrical components operate unless turned on manually. Dealer contacted, and cannot duplicate the problem.
Car will not "turn-over" to start also, steering wheel will not lock like it should when key is absent. Wondering if the 2 malfuctions are related to one another!!! please contact or e-mail me to let me know this form was responded to, thanks for your time.
The vehicle starts automatically. Dealer will be notified.
While drivingat any speed vehicle will intermittently stall.after a few minutesengine could be started as if nothing ever happened.vehicle experienced this problem twelve times in the last year. Dealer informedconsumer that there was a problem with the wiring harness,and there was a recall.however,consumer's vehicle was not included due to vin.
Wire short circuited,burning the sensors of the airbag and the horn causing the airbag and horn to become inoperative.
I have a 1996 dodge neon that keeps blowing fuel pump fuses when shifting to 3rd gear. It is an electrical short that i found in same vehicle made few months sooner july through november car in 1995 through 1996 i feel this is still happening my car is at risk to catch fire. Would greatly appreciate if this could be resolve and checked out. Thank you.
Engine, wire harness and brake problems.*phengine and wire harness were replaced twoor 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.*la
Recall 676 electrical harness wiring; f.x.caprara chrysler not aware of recall instructions or parts. Please describe details.
While driving noticed that there was smoke coming fromfront of the windshield and hood located on the outside of the vehicle. Then all of a sudden a fire broke out by the outside of the hood and windshield.
While drivingentire electrical system went out. Had no interior or outside lights. Had some leakage fromtransmission andengine. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic repairedleakages/starter/head gaskets/ oil pressure switch, and windshieldwipers. 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.
Light switch malfunctioned twice resulting in some wires melting together interacting with all interior lighting including the console.the owner saw sparks several times and took the vehicle to a mechanic.please describe details
Vehicle has had to have a new transmission, head gasket, spark plugs and wires, and the fuel gauge stopped functioning.all before 60,000miles.
Transmission malfunctioned. In addition, premature wear of front brake pads/rotors/headlights failed/electrical short due to severed wires/winshield washer bottle had hole in it and installed horn.
This problem has been continuous.the problem i am having with my 1996 dodge neon has also been identified within this same year and model car and a recall was issued, however my car did not come from the same plant as the recalled neons.this does not change the fact that the same problem has been identified in the same product!!the dodge dealership said they would not honor the recall for my neon.is there anything i can do about this?
While drivingelectrical system malfunctions/ gauges oninstrument panel all go haywire.dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.
Wires have short circuited, burning thesensors to airbag and the horn, resulting in the airbag and horn being inoperative.
Power windows and air conditioner failed due to short in wiring.
Wiring shorted out in steering column, causing a melt down of other wires, this condition caused smoke to come from steering column on five occasions within two weeks. Brought vehicle to dealer for repair, told wiring harness needed to be replaced.the short occurred in the steering column due to rubbing or vibration causing the wire to become exposed and overheated, melting the other wires near it. *ml
Car was serviced for oil/filter change, 4 cylinder tune up, transmission service on february 29, 2000. During rush hour traffic vehicle stalled. Called dealer to inform them of situation. Towing service was called. Waited one hour for tow truck. Vehicle restarted and was driving to owner's residence. Called towing service again on the morning of march 1, 2000. Vehicle was towed to hendrick dodge. Vehicle was diagnosed as having a malfunctioning ignition coil. Coil was replaced on march 1, 2000. Owner picked up vehicle on the afternoon on march 1, 2000. Vehicle stalled again within 5 miles of the hendrick dodge. Towing service was called again. Vehicle was towed back to hendrick dodge. Dealership diagnosed the problem as being a faulty wiring harness and cam/crank sensor. On march 8, the dealership had replaced the faulty mechanisms and credited the owner the cost of the unnecessarily installed distributor coil.
Intermittently vehicle would stall out and die without any indication. A recall has been issued.however this vehicle was not part ofrecall due to the vin. Please please provide further information.
When driving at 50 mph the engine check light came on and the cosnumer lost power and the vehilce will died out and thencme back on.also, whenever the radio or the a/c was on the vehicle will shut down.
Recall 96v026000/626. Experiencing same wire harness problems. Consumer wasdriving and smelled smoke coming out of the grill and the inside of the vehicle. Flames occurred, vehicle caught fire. Fire department called. Vehicle was totalled. Dealer contacted because they were servicing vehicle at the time. Problem was never remedied after dealer had car three times. Provide further information.
1996 neon speedometer failed and transmission fluid is leaking.after a sensor and other parts were replaced, the problem continued and it was soon discovered there was a problem with the wiring harness. A recall had been issued for the exact same problem that the consumers son was experiencing.the consumer believed his son's vehicle should be included in the recall.
Problem with wiring harness. Mr
Head gasket warped diagnosed at dealer when was having another repair, wiring harness short caused smoke to fill car while driving had it towed to dealer.
The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall #96v026000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
Vehicle is experiencing the same electrical problem as mentioned inmanufacturer's recall7599. Dealer advised consumer that a new engine harness is required.
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.
Circuit board was defective, causing speedometer to toggle. Recall 96v026000 has been issued; however this vehiclewas not included due tovin.
A short in the wiring harness causedthe vehicle to stall and headlight failure. There was an electrical wire harness front underhood recall 96v026000concerningthe electrical system wiringfront underhood, but this vehicle was not included due to vin.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
No one should own a dodge neon cute, cheap, but a peice of - - - - ! you get what you pay for . No safety defect listed.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhoodcaused the fan relay to malfunction which caused the engine to overheat.
Vehicle will stall over 65 mph, dealer determinedwiring harness under the hood would short out, causingstalling. Wiring harness was replaced. At this time, vehicle is stalling again when over 65 mph.
Same engine wiring harness problem as stated in recall # 96v026000, but my neon was not included in the recall, because it was not made in mexico.an engine wiring harness can short circuit due to contact with the exhaust gas recirculation tube.. Shorting of the wiring harness can cause various electrical malfunctions, including engine stalling.
Recall 96 v 026 000/electrical: harness front underhood wiring. Instrument panel lights/ gauges/ horn, and turn signal would go out, and vehicle stalled intermittently. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that thisvehiclewas not covered underrecall due to vin. Feel free to provide any further information.
Wiring harnessburned and short circuited some fuses. The fuel pump boxshorted out. Manufacturer issued a recall, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. The service dealer found no electrical communication from the camshaft or crankshaft sensors, found engine oil in the sparkplug tube holes due to a leaking valve cover gasket, found electrical wire leading to the ecm module, camshaft and crankshaft sensors fused together, caused both sensors and ecm to fail.the engine displayed a rough idle.the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc
Recall 96v026000/626; experiencing same wire harness problems. Vehicle engine problems on 11-nov-98. Also wire harness problems. Second incident consumer was involved in. Dealer cannot remedy the problem. Provide further information.
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Consumer was traveling onhighway andemergency light went off.vehicle stalled.consumerpulled over to the shoulders. Vehicle was towed,andmechanic toldconsumer that the wires toharness had melted.
Transmission rebuilt by amoco said almost all parts were "chewed up" now 1 yr later slips going into 1st and has no reversethe head has been replaced 2 times and has gone againsppedometer stays on 0
This car has had 3 transmissions and now needs another with only 56,200 miles. It has also had a starter, radiator,battery, 7 front right tires(none from nails etc.),2 head gaskets,egr valve,multifunction switch, 2 sets of brakes(which still make noise).our mechanic has told us that the 96 neon is a lemon.the brakes are made from a metal that rusts very quickly and the head gaskets are faulty andwill continue to have problems. What can i say about the transmission?? is 4 too many for a car with only 50+thousand miles?? help!!!!( dot number: tire size: 1857014 )
The vehicle was stalling and the instrument panel did not work at all .the manufacturer stated the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa recalls96v02600096v075000.
Wiring harnessshort circuited due to contact withexhaust gas recirculation tube.
While driving 55-60 mph vehicle began losing power rapidly. Driver was able to exit off the freeway safely. Vehicle was towed to a bodyshop, where the harness was found to be laying on the top of exhaust tube, which melted the wires and shorted outvehicle.vehicle has not been repaired. Please provide any further information. Vehicle not included in recall 96v026000 chrysler/elect. Wring: harness: front underhood. Due to vin.
Vehicle will stall in warm weather at about 55 mph;also, when coming to a complete stop. This has happened numerous times. There is a recall 96v026000 on wiring harness; but, this vehicleis not included due to vin.
Recall 96 v 026 000/electrical: harness front underhood wiring. Instrument panel lights/ gauges/ horn, and turn signal would go out, and vehicle stalled intermittently. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that thisvehiclewas not covered underrecall due to vin. Feel free to provide any further information.
Tail light is filled up with water and it leaks. Spare tire holder in the process trunck is wet, also leaks down through the sides of the back seats and floor, water shorted out the wires on the tail light.dealer contacted and cannot duplicate the problem.
While drivingentire electrical system went out. Had no interior or outside lights. Had some leakage fromtransmission andengine. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic repairedleakages/starter/head gaskets/ oil pressure switch, and windshieldwipers. 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.
I have taken me neon in three times this month for the same problem.the first time they could not find as to why the fuse for the fule pump blew because the computer did not find anything wrong withthe car.the dealer did tell me that it is hard to locate electrical problems.i understand that, but it happen again two times in one day.i again took my car into the dealer and this time they said that the only thing on this fuse is the fuel pump and suggested that it was going bad.so, we replaced it and then it happen again.at this point i am very concerned because i job coach and drive my car all day to and from different clients job sites as well as transport them to and from work.this concerns me greatly du to the fact that with some of them i must drive on a highway and with the cars fuel pump fuse blowing at any time for what ever reason this frightens me wiht the way people drive on the highway the last thing i or they need is a car that just stops in it's tracks.i have had my car in the shop for three days and they still can not figure out why the fuse keeps blowing.it is at the point where they are driving my car around to see as to why or as to what is wrong.please if you have had any other complaints about this problem write to me or e-mail me so that i can let them know.in regards to where i purchased my car.it was at a dealer ship in san diego california four years ago and i now live in wisconsin.it may be possable to locate the dealer with my vin number.thank you debora brey.
While drivingelectrical system malfunctions/ gauges oninstrument panel all go haywire.dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.
Oil leaked from failed head gasket or cracked head, exhaust leak from head or manifold. Speedometer dial stop working. The car only has 30000 miles on it. My repair man wants $500.00 just to tear down the engine to see if it is the gasket or a cracked head, and thats just the labor and not including parts. This is a safty problem that should be cause for a recall. How many complaintsor lives will it take before nhtsa takes action aganist this car manufacturing company?
Speedometer, odometer, trip meter, gas and temp gauges will all stop working. Sometimes they'll all work, sometimes they'll all quit.the speedometer, odometer and tripmeter will all go out every time i drive the car after it's been running about 20 minutes.the gas and temp gauges will go out occasionally.
Head gasket/ instrument cluster failed.
The 1996 dodge neon should be recalled. No safety defect (s) listed in summary.
Recall 96 v 026 000/electrical: harness front underhood wiring. Instrument panel lights/ gauges/ horn, and turn signal would go out, and vehicle stalled intermittently. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that thisvehiclewas not covered underrecall due to vin. Feel free to provide any further information.
Oil leaks from the engine head gaskets every eight months. Dealer contacted and didrepairs. Problem still exisits.also, car stalls while driving, due to a problem with the computer.*ml
Instrument panel works occasionally.can't tell how fast/can't tell if gas is in vehicle,and gauges inside panel won't light up.please provide any further information.
The whole dash unit ( circuit board) which controls the speedometer did not work. My mechanic stated he has replaced a number of them over the last several monthsnic
Guages die at various times during operation and engine has stalled several times during operation.
Heaterwent 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.
Electrical short in dashboard.
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.
The problems that are occuring on a daily basis are: the gas gauge doesn't work,the speedometer doesn't work,the temperature gauge doesn't work,the mileage gauge doesn't work because the speedometer isn't working.sometimes while you are driving the lights(seat belt,etc.)will pop on making the dinging noise letting you know that everything is on(like when you 1st start up the car)but nothing starts working then but the temperature gauge.we never know how much fuel we have put in our car,how fast we are going,or if the car is running hot or cold.at one point we were having to get jump starts all of the time. This is an ongoing problem that i noticed you have had a recall on but this vehicle wasn't included.since it is having the same exact problems that is described in the recall i don't understand why the manufacturer will not fix the vehicle.this is rediculous there was a recall on the same type of vehicle,same year and everything but because there was only 15,000 cars done and our car could have been the 15,001 car on the assembly at the time we have to suffer and pay for the manufacturers mistakes.
96 neon [xxx] head gasket replaced at 18,000. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While drivingvehicle reached high temperaturesdue to the engine head gasketfailure.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.
While drivingtemperature gauge went to hot.consumer made it todealer, and dealer stated that radiator needed replacing. One week later,head gasket needed replacing.please provide any further information.
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. Consumerwas told by mechanic this was a common problem with this make and model vehicle.
Head gasket leaking oil
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.
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 theproblem.the consumerstated that one dealer charged him $700.00 forrepairs, but it did not fix the problem.*sc
Engine, wire harness and brake problems.*phengine and wire harness were replaced twoor 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.*la
Oil sending unit on 1996 dodge neon - flawed part causing severe oil leak, blowing head gasket
Car is past warranty.i called the dealer and asked if they would split the $800-$1000 repair bill with me, since i bought the car from them less than two years ago.they refused to do this.my mechanic, jeff solomon, at the mt hope service center in rochester, says "this happens all the time on 1996 neons"
This car has had 3 transmissions and now needs another with only 56,200 miles. It has also had a starter, radiator,battery, 7 front right tires(none from nails etc.),2 head gaskets,egr valve,multifunction switch, 2 sets of brakes(which still make noise).our mechanic has told us that the 96 neon is a lemon.the brakes are made from a metal that rusts very quickly and the head gaskets are faulty andwill continue to have problems. What can i say about the transmission?? is 4 too many for a car with only 50+thousand miles?? help!!!!( dot number: tire size: 1857014 )
The pipes ruptured and oil and water mixed together causing the radiator to collect thick brown mass. Car overheated and temperature gauge to break and a leak of oil out of the broken pipe.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhoodcaused the fan relay to malfunction which caused the engine to overheat.
The cooling fan is inoperative.
Thisis an used auto but it has many problems ,some were told to me by a mechanic that were recalls,there are many things wrong such as the floors fill up with water when it rains,the door hinges have rusted and broke,the brakes squeal,the motor leaks oil around the sealsthe fan doesn't kick on to cool the motor nor does the gauge register when it is hot. Are these things that the recalls take care of?
While drivingtemperature gauge went to hot.consumer made it todealer, and dealer stated that radiator needed replacing. One week later,head gasket needed replacing.please provide any further information.
The head gasket was defective which in the process it ruined the short block, cylinder three, and the radiator
Oil leaks, raditor smoking.
While driving engine overheated and it was using 5 quarts of oil a day, and oil in the radiator that came out like cottage cheese.
Engine head gasketwas diagnosed as failing 2 years ago. Vehicle leaked oil& would sometimes cut off.ittook 2-3 minutes before starting back up.dealer was going to inspectvehicle forhead gasket problem again. Consumer found that there was a extended warranty. However,dealer saidthere wasno such thing.
Consumer notice oil on their driveway under their vehicle.consumer had vehicle serviced, dealership indicated that their is a leak into the head gasket and this is a common problem with these vehicle.please provide more detailsts
Leaking head gasket is a safety concern to the driver.yh
Engine seals malfunctioned inrear gasket twice, and in head gasket twice which causedan oil leak and could havestarted a fire. Dealer could not determine problem.please provide further information.
This is the same problem alot of other people are having. The car is excessively leaking oil and when it is checked it turned out to be the cylinder head gasket. My mechanic said it would be $610.70 to fix.he was kind enough to even check for recalls for me. I cannot believe with the amoint of complaints , that there has not been a recall. My mechanic even made me a copy of an advertisement in motorage magazine for fel-pro that mentions the "troublesome and expensive problem on their '95-'97 2.0l engines. Conventional head gasket designs cannot withstand the stress at the oil pressure hole, causing oil to leak"if this quote was a lie i think chrysler would have pulled the ad and filed a lawsuit. Obviously it is true, and the consumers are paying. This was my first and last chrysler. I am going back to chevy.
Head gasket failure. Also caused damage to engine head .chrysler corporate offered no assistance. Nor return phone calls.
While drivingtemperature gauge went to hot.consumer made it todealer, and dealer stated that radiator needed replacing. One week later,head gasket needed replacing.please provide any further information.
Abs brakes would make squealing noises first thing in moring, but later squealing noiseswould disappear. Brake pads are worn down. Passenger's window would be whistling; has no weather stripping. The spark plugs keeps blowing out.also, engine head gaskets are not working properly. Whenever the spark plugs are blown, the vehicle would just stop running.
Rear seal on engine head gasket is leaking oil, causing the engine to become defective.
I'm very upset that there have been a lot of complaints about the head gasket problems in the 1995 and 96 neon's yet they haven't been recalled.i cannot afford to have the head gasket replaced and may have to let the car go.please contact me regarding this. 419-946-4295.
I took my car to a local mechanic shop and they told me that my head gasket was leaking oil and i needed to take it to a dodge dealership to get it repaired.when i called the dealership, they quoted me $700.00.i then found out that there is a problem with these and when i called again they said the plymouth is meeting customers halfway and they would pay for half.by reading all of these other complaints, there is a major defect with the head gaskets onthe neons and i don't feel that i should have to pay anything..this should be a recall...................
Head gasket failed. Yh
The c/s oil light flashed on and off. The car was immediately taken to the dealer. They diagnosed a leaking front camshaft seal. The dealer's repair invoice listed the problem as "front cam seal fell out". There was oil all over the engine and the driveway. Camshaft seals don't 'fall out' of properly designed engines. There is obviously an engine design defect here.
Engine is leaking oil.took it to dealer who said that it needs a new head gasket.when i complained about the cost (approx $500.) he said they could take care of 1/2 of it.said that the problem is a poorly manufactured gasket & they replace a lot-in fact item is on back order
Head gasket failing second time - leaking oil badly - have lost approximately 2 gallons of oil into the environment through leakage for each failure - when will an environmental recall be issued for these cars - dodge claims no record of first repair but i have receipts, do not trust dodge's reporting of the extent of this problem - www.neons.org shows up to 1/3 of these vehicles are having head gasket failures. This would indicate that 600,000 gallons of oil have already been leaked into the environment - when will something be done to end it.
My head gasket was leaking and has recently made my car start to overheat.my speedometer has also not been working since about 2 months after i bought the car and i have taken it in to be repaired approximately 5 times and it is still not working correctly.
Ongoing problem with a 2.0l engine head gasket failure. From march of 1996 to present, vehicle hasexperienced replacement of 2 head gaskets, egr valve with eet, oil pressure sensor/switch, and transmission. *ml
Head gasket leaking.
Consumernoticed large amount of oil leaking from vehicle. Dealer has been notified, and engine head gasket was replaced. Please provide further information.
Problem with a blown engine head gasket causing oil leakages. Dealer notified and informed repairs was not under a mfr. Recall.
Vehicle started leaking oil at engine block, had to replace 2 head gaskets. Problem has come back, and may have to replace a third head gasket.
Head gasket leaking.
Replaced head gasket every 6 mos., as common problem on neon's and at $600 a service could this be intentional negligence?
Head gasket blew on vehicle.
Had car less than year , found out week after gas gauge doesnt work,head gasket leak which means there is a massive oil leak breaks have been replaced twice within a years time its terrible on gas milage
Electrical system:wiring:front underhoodcaused the fan relay to malfunction which caused the engine to overheat.
Consumernoticed oil leaking from underneath the car .the head gasket blew out more than on oneoccasion.chrysler had known of problems with head gaskets in neons, and agreed to pay for parts only. *ml
Brakes and have replaced twice and still continue to squeak.i have found dozens of complaints online about the brakes, as well as the head gasket blowing. I have found hundreds of complaints from others who have also had to have the head gasket replaced within 5 years.
The dealership told me they were aware of the problem with the head gasket .at the time mine was being repaired there were 2 other neons in the shop with the same problem.this was stated by the service manager mark mendez.he also stated that this was a common problem with neons that were producedbefore 1999 .my car needed work done after my 3 year/36000 mile warranty expired.
My 1996 dodge neon has a blown head gasket.this could cause a fire by allowing the oil to make contact with the exhaust manifold.i have done some research to find that there are many cases of this happening to other neons.it is a design defect and should be recalled by chrysler.
Consumer states vehicle has defective head gaskets causing oil leaks. Head gaskets replaced twice.vehilce no longer under warranty.
Www.carpoint.com stated there is oil leaking from engine block for this model.
I have a serious problem hearing that all neons (informed by dealer-coyle dodge in new albany, in) have a very common problem with the main gasket in the engine. I had a big misfortune in having my 96 neon's main gasket failed and spewed out a lot of oil and almost had myself in a serious smoke problem that i smelled the oil burning on the exhaust system near the engine and could lead to a fire! i had taken the car to coyle and discovered that there is a big
The neons' head gasket was replaced a little over a year ago, while under warranty, now needs to be replaced again and is not under warranty. I have talked to other neon owners and most have replaced a head gasket also. Also, while under warranty, i have a printed bill from the dealer that stated the job total was $436. Now the same dealer same car same problem is telling me it will be over $1000 and the car is not under warranty?????
Consumer states head gasket failed twice.
Vehicle experiencing problem with oil leakages fromside of the engine.vehicle taken to a independent shop, and informed of a heah gasket failure on the 2.0l engine. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and manufacturer was not responsible. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
After a search on the internet, i found several cars with the same problem... Someone suggest a repair under the secret extended warranty from chrysler... I'm gonna try it... Price to replace head gasket: 700 dlls and up.
Oil is leaking bad from the head gasket... I see that you already got quite some complaints... What about a recall??? oil leaking is close to the manifold... Could cause some fire... Recall...
Vehicle leaking oil technician stated head gasket needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
Oil leak is due to a gasket; transmission went out(could not use reverse until car was on 20 minutes or more), paint has been peeling for about 6 months now, numerous sets of brakes replaced
These vehicles need to be recalled now,the head gaskets are defective and they know it, i'm tired of oil flowing out of the back of the engine, all over the exhaust manifold which will cause a fire,, please help.
Excessive tire wear in the front....head gasket blown and leaking oil badly...excessive gas consumption, (180 miles to a 12 gallon tank) dashboard cluster (all guages including, speedodmeter, odometer, and fuel and temp guages) does not work at all now...was shorting out and coming on from time to time but does not work at all now....( dot number: tire size: p165/80r13 )
Would like to know why this head gasket problem has not prompted a recall. I put 3-4 qts of oil in a week. Can not afford to get ot fixed now. Shouldn't have to after 27,000 mls. I'll never buy dodge again.
Leaking head gasket found while being tuned -up at the lube center plus, frederick, md.
This seem to be something that the dodge company should recall due to amount of head gasket problems reported from others like me.
They had to add oil to vehicle constantly, and there wouldbe puddle of oil undervehicle.this was as a result of an oil leak, had part replaced, problem reoccurred..contacted dealer.
Engine head gasket has failed, leaking large amounts of oil into the posterior part of the engine. Through research have found this is a common problem with the neon, and at times has resulted inengine fires. This poses a significant safety risk and i am wondering why there has not been a recall. I also feel that chrysler should be held accountable for this failure and needs to pay for the cost of the repair.
Engine head gaskets are leaking. Consumer does not think it should leak because of such low mileage. Consumer was told by mechanic that this is unusual.
The camshaft system broke, causing the oil to leak which may result a fire if there was a source of ignition.cause unknown.dealer cannot determine the problem.been to dealer twice. Please provide details.
Head gasket failed, causing a terrible oil leak at only 60,000 miles.
Oil leak by head gasket leaking onto exhaust manifold. Replaced valve cover gasket (rocker arm cover gasket)& problem still exists - fire hazard. Based on info from mechanic chrysler has faulty head gaskets which have to be replaced by new process head gasket.need assistance with facilitating repair at dealer. I am also constantly replacing the brakes within less than 7 - 8 mos.less than everyday use of vehicle should not require 2 brake jobs per year.
When drivingvehicle started missing when driving at 30 mph. Engine check light was illuminated on the dashboard when the head gasket blew. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Blown head gasket, causing the engine to overheat.
Head gasket failed resulting in oil leaking.
The following are a list of problems we have had with this car:air flow knob failed, valve cover gaskets 3x's, head gasket, squeaking brakes, camshaft sensor seal failure, spark plug o-ring, spark plugs and wires, rear suspension came loose, loud exhaust.show us you can do the people who need your help some good.get us some answers!!!!!!
When driving noticed excessive amount of oil leaking intoengine compartment. Consumer has contacteddealer, dealer noticed head gasket need replacing. Please provide any further details.
Engine head gasketis leaking oil. Consumer contacted dealer.
I have heard recently that enginehead gasket failure is very common with the dodge neons as well as other chrysler cars. I noticed my car was leaking last week sometime, and didn't realize it was coming from teh head gasket. It does not make sense to me that so many of teh dodge neons are having this problem if dodge made a good product. If they know that all of these cars are having this problem and there is rumor of a secret warranty out there if you raise enough fuss, doesn't it seem fair, and lawful that chrysler should issue a recall on the cars and fix teh head gaskets on their products before further trouble is caused. If i was oblivious to teh leak couldn't i have caused further damage that could have been prevented had chrysler not cut corners and made a cheap gasket to begin with? is it my fault that when i purchased the car i was not informed that eventually i would have to spend close to a thousand dollars to fix my car because chrysler didn't feel like making a strong head gasket, and wanted to save a little money. I feel as if i am being screwed here, and i feel that i should be reimbursed. How many people must complain before chrysler issuses a recall. A recall that is obviously necessary.
Vehicle was leaking oil.taken to a repair shop and informed of a blown head gasket. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer had found engine leaks.took vehicle to a technician, and he said that head gasketwas replaced before for same problem.
Consumer states while driving at highway speed the engine shut down causing lost of powersteering. Please provide any additional information.
Head gasket and valve cover leak at 40k miles; several mechanics claim this is a common problem for neons due to defective parts.why hasn't there been a recall?why must the consumer pay for manufactuer defects?
Head gasket is a known issue at chrysler, and should have been rectified by recall.transmission also had to be replaced.electrical problems becuase because of poor design.chrysler did not help becuase of mileage and used car.what can a 19 yr old afford other than a used car?
An oil leakagedue to head gasket failure whichcauses damage to engine. Manufacturer is aware of defect,but will not provide assistance.
Within 86,000 miles head gaskets have blownout, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Leaking head gasket is a safety concern to the driver.yh
Please recall neons to have the head gaskets fixed.
I have had problems with the head gasket in my 1996 neon three times.the first time it was covered under warranty.the second time i had to take it to a shop and have it repaired costing me $450.both times the car was under 50,000 miles.now my car has 78,000 and the gasket has failed again.i have contacted chrysler about the problem and they are well aware of it.i have found a web site, neonheadgaskets.org, and seen that several people have had help from chrysler, chrysler paying $500 and thecustomer paying $100.but the decision is up to the service manager and the district manager. It reallyupsets me that a recall has not been called.now they have even replaced the old gasket with an updated new one, which has not been put on my car yet.they're not sure if that will even work.please make chrysler take responsibility for their mistake.it is not my fault the gasket is blowing.
The consumer stated that the gasket failed.
Due to an oil leak the engine head gaskets have blown out. Dealer has been contacted.
I had the head gasket oil leak repaired at an independent mechanic's shop (a certified mechanic) after the several dealers were booked solid. I couldn't wait to have the repair done two weeks later. Now, only a year after the repair was done, the same repair needs done again. From what several dealers have told me, many neons develop this head gasket leak and need repair. My car was only two and 1/2 years old when the head gasket went. I don't understand why chrysler has not recalled the cars to have it fixed. It has been very costly to me. I again have to have the repair done next wednesday.
Head gasket has blown at only 25,000 miles, causing vehicle to heat up. Please provide further information.
Cam seal is dumping oil onto hot engine, causing a potential fire hazard.
I bought this car used in oct. 97 with approximately 19k miles on it. The head gasket failed with the car just barely under the warranty by mileage, but i had to fight hard with the dealer to have them cover the repair work.they eventually repaired it and gave another 1 year/12k mile warranty on the repair.within that time frame the head gasket failed again.the dealer repaired it under warranty, but this time would not warranty the work or the part.that's a sham!i'm getting rid of this peice of junk!
Directionals work when they want to. Head gasket is gone. Eats up oil. Dealer won't trade it in for another car. Headlights pulsate. Engine dies out
In january 1998 while my car was still under warranty i took it back to the dealer because i had an oil leak.my receipt states they fixed the front engine seal.now in june 1999 i need a new front engine seal and my car is no longer under warranty.
Vehicle had skipping inengine and it would jerk as in losing power when accelerating at highway speeds. Vehicle was plugged tocomputer, andreading showedcrank sensor or cam sensor problems.15 miles later,it cut so smooth that consumer didn't know until accelerating up a hill, it had no power. Vehicle would start up, but wouldn't kick over to run.consumer has replaced transmission and sensors to rectifyproblem.
This car has a defect in the head gasket - many complaints from many owners on this issue.
Head gasket failed and damaged engine block.needs new engine.according to your records,this is a very common problem with the neon.please .recall.
The head gasket was defective which in the process it ruined the short block, cylinder three, and the radiator
Original head gasket failed at 27843 miles and was replaced on warranty.gasket number 2 failed at 38,000 miles, now on gasket number 3.i have never owned a vehicle that required yearly head gasket maintenance!paid $600 dollars for repair, dealer says that it is now warranted for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first.is this problem under investigation?keep me posted!
I have had my car in for repair 4 times in 3 yrs. First the spark plugs were bad, had to be replace. Second the wires melted together in my steering wheel column, 4rd the fueld sensor went out in fuel pump had to have the fuel pump replaced. Ask warrenty company what most common problem with the dodge neon was they said the head gasket blowing, now i guess it's my turn for that i took to dealer today for oil leak , they said head gasket blown, need to tear down engine to make sure nothing else is bad ( cracked block / head) seems like an awful lot of problems for a car that's not that old and has been maintained, very dissapointed in vehicle
Head gasket failed resulting in leakage. Mjs
Vehicle has a blown headgasket. Consumer waiting to hear from dodge.the leak in the head gasket resulted in oil dripping on to the transmission.the head gasket was fixed.
While driving at approximately 45mpha bubbling noise was heard. Engine had blownhead gaskets. Had no prior warning of problems. Towed to dealership for repairs. Head gaskets were leaking again.
Oil leak due to headgasket problem.this is a huge problem with dodge neons. Chrysler finally put out a new headgasket in the 1999 models. But what about all of us with cars before 1999?this is a manufacturer defect and chrystler knows it. They are replacing the headgasket for some owners at little cost. But others (like me) are told there is no assistance given. Please let me know if there's anything nhtsa is doing. Thanks.
Head gasket failed.
While driving the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause an accident.dealer replaced spark plugs/head gaskets, etc.problem isstill occurring, dlr cannot determine problem, cause unknown.please provide details.
Vehicle started leaking a large amount of oil. Also. Heard aknocking in the engine. Dealer contacted, and could remedy problem. Repairwork was done at owner's expense. Problem still exists.provide further information.
This is a known issue with chrysler. They have redesigned the headgasket seal a couple of times trying to fix this problem.
Noticed oil leaking on driveway. We took it to the dealerwho informed us that the head gasket needed replacement. Contacted dodge they said we had to get inspected which is $120. Then if it is the head gasket they will only pay a percentage of the cost and they would not tell us what percentage i just want to know what steps to take to get this taken care off. Thank you.
The headgasket and camshaft seal failed at 37687 miles which is clearly premature . The estimated repairs plus the necessary towing charge were in excess of $600 . After a complaint by telephone the warranty was extended by daimler chrysler to cover the full amount. I am filing this complaint not for my own benefit ,since my cost of repair was covered , but to provide documentation for an investigation of this problem.
Had an oil leak, mechanic said i had to replace the head gasket. It is obvious there should be a recall.
Customer states head gasket blew 3 times, dealership would not repair under warranty.
Head gasket failures seem to be a very common problem with these vehicles. Chrysler will provide no help even though it is apparent that it is a design problem. The decision maker at chrysler will not speak to consumers. How can this continue?*ph**dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768033
At 11,000 miles i had to have the head gasket replaced.this seems like something that should not have happened with that few miles on the engine.it would seem that the gasket is faulty.i would like to see a recall issued.
There was oil leaking from underneathvehicle.also there was a loud noise in rear of wheel.dealershipis aware of problem.
Chrysler was contacted in my case and chose to do nothing about it, unfortunately i am not the only owner of a neon that has had problems with the headgasket and the speedometer.obviously something needs to be done about them.
Engine head gasket oil leak. Multiple garagemen indicate majority of neons have same problem.
Consumer stated the engine head gasket started to leak in june 2001 to the point where it now needs to be replaced..
The head gasket leaked oil, so had to be replaced.what i am angry about is chrysler knew that the orginal part was faulty, hence they re-designed the placement part.however, they are making their customers pay for their mistake, which i think is wrong.i have recently seen where ford is reimbursing their customers for the same problem (faulty head gasket).why wouldn't chrysler do the same thing to keep their customers happy?
Noise in engine due to exhaust donut gasket failure and motor mounts.
Drove vehicle into anindependent repair shop for routine oil service, and was informed that vehicle experienced a blown head gasket. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall.
There is oil leaking from the distributer cap area, consumer has to put in a quart of oil invehicle once every seven days.please give any further details.
Car has had 4 headgasket failures (2 out of warranty)(chrysler replaced for $100 service charge)wiring harnesscaused car to stall numerous times in traffic with no warning.
Blown head gasket each time.
While driving 35 mph the vehicle started to smoke under the hood area.after stoppingand lifting the hood,noticed oil all over the engine.after the vehicle was towed to body shop, owner was told the the engine head gasket was blown.
Consumer states that oil leaks from the head gasket causing the vehicle to lose 3-4 quarts of oil a week. Please provide any additional information.ph
Oil leaks onto engine due to camshaft seal failure.
Head gasket has failed , chrysler has redesignedhead gasket, but is charging owners fornewly designed gasket.
While driving engine overheated and it was using 5 quarts of oil a day, and oil in the radiator that came out like cottage cheese.
Tookvehicle to a neighbor who is mechanic, and told her that the part that broke was a bolt that was part of the engine mount.
Head gasket blewout,causing it to ruin the engine.
Vehicle has had four head gasket replacements that have resulted in leakage. Mjs
Leaking head gasket is a safety concern to the driver.yh
Engine block has been leaking,the car has been in shopmore then six times for same thing.
Car stalled after overheating.vehicle restarted and was blowing white smoke from tailpipe.dealer stated head gasket failure, but not covered under warranty because it was blowing antifreeze instead of oil.vehicle had just had cylinder cover, spark plug seals and tubes replaced and engine tuneup 6 days prior to head casket failure.dealership was informed at that time that vehicle was overheating, but they stated they couldn't find anything wrong other than it needing a tune up.
Dodge neon manufactured in 1996/as far as i know thehead gasket has had to be replaced three times/ originally when built (unless previous owner had same problem) and twice by me (9/3/97 and 10/18/2000) now don't you find that absurd....i formally owned a dodge daytona for ten years...had manyother problems but it never blew a head gasket.. Ihave an oldsmoblile that has 1400000 miles on it..never needed a head gasket....had this head gasket blown out on a major highway next week on theway to maryland, the engine could seize and couldhavecaused a major accident with serious results ..not to mention the cost ofrepairing a "cracked block"this head gasket is a major safety hazard as far a driving is concerned and i find it unbelievable thatcrysler is allowing this serious matter to continue//i feel that reimbursement for the replacement of these two head gaskets should be sent to me immediately...crysler had my business for longenough...i feel that someone shoulddo something to help all of the neon owners that are havingthe same problem but can not get anyone to listenor as usual ...the small guy is out of luck...this financial burden is just too much at this time...thank god my granddaughter was not in thecar and a serious problem occurred....crysler should be held responsible now and toalldodge neon owners....picketing dealerships comes to mind....
Engine head gasket has not been changed yet as of june 26, 2000.
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 inorder 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.
Replaced head gasket 3 times and still leaks. Apparently i'm screwed. I won't buy another chrysler car since they don't back their products.
I get oil changes regularly so that the car will last, then the last oil change i get, a month later oil starts leaking severely out from under the care.two estimated later and the head gasket needs to be replaced.not only has that gone up but the front brakes and rotors have already been replaced at 40,000 miles.i am always replacing something on this car and it is not even 3 years old. Will these cars ever last the full loan?
My 1996 dodge neonhad two head gasket failures to date now. The first was repaired 29,000 miles ago, and now, at 89,000 miles, ihad another head gasket fail on me. The car is also peeling paint excessively. Instead of under ten years old, the car looks over twenty years old!
Had head gasket replaced in july 1998.currently, leaking again. Dealer told consumer first time, dealer had to use faulty part. Dodge paid for repairfirst time. Currently, they refuse. Also, had to haveair conditioner and cruise control replaced. The a/c failed for the second time.brakes make loud noise.
Engine head gasket is leaking an excessive amount of oil.
Engine head gasket has prematurely failed at 66,000 ,causing a leak. Please provide further information.
Third head gasket failure caused loss of oil and engine running rough.dealer was notified, and informed consumer thatvehicle was out of its warranty, and nothing can be done without cost.feel free to provideus with any further details on this matter.
While drivingvehicle would momentarily / intermittently overheat and lose coolant within a day or two.vehicle taken to a dealer,anddealer informed consumerof a blown head gasket. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Head gasket failed at 50k miles.
Replaced head gasket in 2000 and now need to replace head gasket again in 2003.
Ongoing problem with head gasket failures; first occurred at 24,976,andsecond occurred at 41,743 miles.both heead gasketswere repaired under warranty. Also,failure of egr valve causedwheel to lock up. Dealer notified.please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
On sep 97 engine head gasket was replace. Under warranty; oct 99, engine head gasket needs to be replaced again. Asking nhtsa to look into this matter.
Engine was leaking oil.a technician explained that the problem was ablownout head gasket.
While drivning on the highway, turned off on side road and heard a loud noise, vehicle started to vibrate. Got out of vehicle to check tires, and tires were fine.
Oil was leaking onto the engine. *nlm
Vehicle needs to have head gasket replaced.
Car was serviced for oil/filter change, 4 cylinder tune up, transmission service on february 29, 2000. During rush hour traffic vehicle stalled. Called dealer to inform them of situation. Towing service was called. Waited one hour for tow truck. Vehicle restarted and was driving to owner's residence. Called towing service again on the morning of march 1, 2000. Vehicle was towed to hendrick dodge. Vehicle was diagnosed as having a malfunctioning ignition coil. Coil was replaced on march 1, 2000. Owner picked up vehicle on the afternoon on march 1, 2000. Vehicle stalled again within 5 miles of the hendrick dodge. Towing service was called again. Vehicle was towed back to hendrick dodge. Dealership diagnosed the problem as being a faulty wiring harness and cam/crank sensor. On march 8, the dealership had replaced the faulty mechanisms and credited the owner the cost of the unnecessarily installed distributor coil.
Vehicle is leaking oil fromengine head gasket which could result in a fire within the engine compartment.
Noticed oil leak due to a blowen out engine head gasket due to poor design.contacted dealer .
Blown head gasket, causes oil and coolant leaks and overheating. Dealer notified, and informed consumerthat vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall, and vehicle was out of it warranty. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Head gasket continually fails causing leakage.mjs
In may my steering column was replaced.it was again looked at in november of 1996.now, my steering column has once again failed.it takes 10 turns of my wheel to turn from one extreme to the other. Also,my head gasket, at 45000 miles started to leak.this shouldn't happen to a car 3 years old.
The head gasket leaked oil.
Over the past weeks owner noticed a strong burning odor coming from the engine, and the valve lifters tapping very loud. Upon having the problem checked by a mechanic, the mechanic stated that the rear seal is leaking oil. The problem will be corrected.
Owner noticed vehicle was leaking oil. When taken to dealership, found problem to be with the engine head gasket leakingoil. The problem has been reported to the dealership.the problem has not been corrected. Vehicle is not under warranty.
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 noisewhich continues until signal is turned off.original head gasket replaced and now replacement is going out.
Faulty head and gasket causing major oil loss, left turn signal turn on when brake is pressed. Back up lights don't work.
Massive oil leakagain from latest head gasket version used all new cars.
Head gasket was first replaced under warranty with 20,901 miles on the vehicle.the transmission let go with 35,654 miles on the vehicle. My vehicle was out of warranty at this time.the head gasket failed a second time with 46,958 miles on the vehicle.this repair was done at dartmouth dodge, 225 state rd., north dartmouth, ma.02747, since it was closer to my home, and they were not in business at the time that i purchased the vehicle.chrysler gave me a $300.00 credit towards the repair of the head gasket.i strongly feel that i should be reimbursed for this repair since it was replaced under warranty the first time, and it broke again approximately 26,000 later.apparently, there has been a problem with head gaskets for this vehicle.i also feel that a recall campaign should be instituted to repair all these vehicles since it is a common problem with them.
Ongoingoil leakage; vehicle taken to anindependent repair shop, and wasinformed there wasa blown head gasket. Dealer repaired the vehicle. *ml
Head gasket continually fails causing leakage.mjs
Whenever the brakes were applied, they would squeak. Had noticed the rotors were rusting out. Had taken vehicle to dealer & told would not repair the rotors due to state using salt on the road. Also, the head gaskets had blown & started to leak a lot of oil.
Major oil leak. I took the car to two mechnics, who told me the head gasket needed replaced. I spoke to the local dealer and was told that the car was out of warranty, and that the job would cost over $700. I later found out that this is a comon problem and the replacement part is not the same as the original because of some defect. Chrysler still does not acknowlege a problem?
This wasconsumers fourth time ofhavinghead gasketsfixed. On02-25-1998head gaskets and camshaft were replaced at 24,194 miles; on 04-30-1998,cylinder head & spark plugs were replaced at 25,509 miles; on10-5-1998, engine oil leaked, camshaft sensor seal was replaced at 28,847miles; and on 0 3-27-2001,gaskets/ valve cover, andspark plugs neededto be replacedat 48,800 miles. Consumer wastrying to get tobottom ofproblem, andfind out whythiskept happening.
At 42,000 miles the engine head gasket cracked four times, cause unknown.dealer cannot identify the problem.please give any further details.
Head gasket failed after i owned the car 1 year, why hasn't chrysler issued a recall for this problem - i have been told repeatedly that this is a very common problem and i am discovering this on the nhtsa site as well!
This car is junk, the head gaskets, air conditioning, brakes, electrical, everything is bad.if you call the corporate headquarters, they act like its a rare incident.from what i've read, this is not true.please help squeeze this lemon!
I'm wondering why chrysler corp has not recalled the head/head gaskets on the 1996 neon with all the replacements it's had to do. I just had to have my whole head replaced and now the o2 sencor is going out!
Engine head gasket goes out which may cause an accident.had a 1996 neon and traded in for 1997 neon, but has same problem.please provide further information and vin#.
I own a 1996 dodge neon and recently my service engine light came on.my husband checked my oil and anti-freeze and noticed there was oil in the radiator.he knew right away that the head gasket was gone.we went to the dealer to purchase a head gasket and the salesman told us that neon's were known for this problem that the original head gasket that were installed at the plant weren't think enough.my husband asked him why we should replace this and not the dealer.our area part stores can't keep up with stocking head gaskets for these cars.why should we pay for this?
Head gasket has failed twice,causing massive oil leaks!
Premature head gasket failure causingfuel to leak ontoengine.dealer has inspectedvehicle, and will repair it at consumer's expense. Please provide further information.
Head gasket failed, causing severe oil leakage. Also abs brakes failed to stop vehicle,resulting in loss of control.
Cracked engine head gasket.
Engine gaskets and seals and rack and pinionsteering failed.
We have replaced head gasket twice and one was w/ there redesigned head gasket.now it is starting to go out for a third time.at 500 dollars a repair this is highway robbery.i do regualarly scheduled maintence and services and most of my miles are highway miles.alot of people are expeirencing head gasket failures on the neons and for someone who gets a loan (that he can barly afford) for a neon, shouldn't be worried about multiple head gasket repairs.it is obviously a manufactures default.the dealer ship that repaired my head gasket (both of them, they replaced them twice) has acknowledged that the neons do have this problem.he has replaced several head gaskets.i'm really getting tired of this.i'm mean really, what kind of new car needs three head gaskets replaced in two years.i'll never by another neon again, and i'm not recommending them to anyone either.thanks... Jeremy
I learned of my head gasket problem about a week ago, i was shocked because my car is only five years old, i just paid it off, and the warranty expired not even two months ago. I have an appointment to take it back to the dealer next week, that was the soonest i could get. I expect them to cover it 100% especially after finding your website and reading about how many other people had the same problem w/ their 1996 neon. I was curious as to if anyone has taken legal action in this matter?ak
Dodge neon enginehead gaskets are known to leak - manufacturer will not reimburse owners for repair of a known defect. My cost was $1004.
Vehicle has had to have a new transmission, head gasket, spark plugs and wires, and the fuel gauge stopped functioning.all before 60,000miles.
Valve cover gaskets have failed twice since 1998 and currently needing to have the problem fixed again. Also, the transmission failed just after warranty term.dodge knows of oil leak problems and have made no efforts to rectify.
While driving on the highway turned off a side road heard a loud noise. Got out of vehicle and checked the tires and the tires were fine.got the vehicle home.contacted the dealer. Dealer stated vehiclewas not under warranty. Took it to a neighbor who is a mechanic, and told consumer that the part that broke was an engine mountbolt.
We have been told by several mechnics that the head gasket leaking on dodge neons is a common problem.
Headgasket is blown,
Engine head gasket leaks oil. *ml
Vehicle was taken to a mechanic because of oil leakage.it was determined that the engine head gasket was leaking oil. The head gasket has been replaced. The original engine head gasket was replaced at 8, 000 miles. Chrysler confirmed that there was a problem with the head gasket. But it was not under recall. Ak.et.
Head gasket/ instrument cluster failed.
Head gaskethad to be replaced several times since purchase and needs to be replaced again.
11/10/98 - head gasket failure - replaced. Spark plugs (tune up) performed same day at performance dodge service center. 11/25/98 - engine - began stalling and stuttering, signifigant loss in power, intermittent "no-starts"signifigant increase in gas usage.
Engine head gasket problem has been reported to your organization by many neon and stratus owners, what is being done about this?
While driving vehicle overheated. Vehicle had to be towed to the dealership, where the engine head gasket was found blown. Vehicle was repaired under warranty. Please provide any further information.
We would like to know if there has been any recall problems with the 1996 dodge neon due to head gasket problems.
Head gasket failure.
Head gasket was replaced at 35,000 miles and again at 71,000 miles due to poor design.
Bad defect of head gasket seal and door panel/control panel.
I have become aware of this "head gasket" problem through dodge neon message boards after purchasing the vehicle and having the gasket replaced for $500.55 parts and labor.i hope this problem doesn't occur as often as all the inquiries suggested.perhaps you should recall the line of vehicles, right the wrongs, or reimburse buyers of your products the expences that occur but shouldn't.please contact me by phone or mail to discuss this problem.thank you for your time.
I have had multiple problems on a 96 neon. I think around 35,000 miles (10/29/98) that the head gasket blew.i took it to be fixed at a cost of $100 covered under warranty. Again at 50,000 + miles (4/29/99) we had to take it in again for a blown head gasket.in addition, i think this was the time that we had to replace some kind of front oil seal.we also had them try to fix the speed gauge that had started acting strange. When the speed gauge acted up so did all the other lights on the dash come on for no reason.they replaced the cable but we soon found out that it didn't help. This was at a cost of $114.58 covered under warranty.at 75,000 (12/3/99) back again for some oil seal around the spark plugs and the changing spark plugs etc. Mostly under warranty at a total cost to me of $134.41.this did not fix the problem so i took it back for more charges of $197.43. I was also told that i needed to replace something in the dash to keep the warranty good so that the tachometer would still work.i told them to get the parts ordered because they told me it would be more than five days to get this done and my warranty only covers a rental for 5 days.i have not heard back from them.two days ago, i changed the oil and it was leaking from the front seal (or it seems to me).yesterday the service eng. Light comes on.i will be contacting bob allen chrysler in danville monday to see what they will do.my point is that chrysler needs to help all of us that have problems with the head gasket.one of the service workers told me that they worked on way to many of the neons for head gaskets.i have also had the electrical problems with the dash and the car seat does not lock into place very well when you adjust it.
I have heard that there is a major problem with head gaskets in the dodge neons. And that dodge has redesigned them.what about those of us who are stuck with the bad gaskets?i have talked with every dodge dealer within a 100 mile radius as well as a few mechanic shops.a couple of them told me that dodge was thinking about doing a recall on the head gaskets. I want to know why i should have to pay 500-800 dollars for something that dodge new was going to happen sooner or later.every dealer i have spoken with has said they have had to replace alot of head gaskets on the neons.please advise me if dodge is going to do a recall or not.thank you for your attention to this matter.
Vehicle got hot and has developed an oil leak, took to dealer , and they said it wasengine head gasket problem, that may have damagedengine.
Blown head gasket allows oil to come in contact with hot exhaust system.i am concerned about a potential fire hazard.
Head gasket warped diagnosed at dealer when was having another repair, wiring harness short caused smoke to fill car while driving had it towed to dealer.
I understand that there is a rather high number cars on the road that have or have had this issue. This blown head gasket allows engine oil to leakout of the engine down the back of the engine this heated old could ignite and cause a "under hood fire"... I contacted chrysler, theblock and on to the exhaust manifold. It looks like under the right conditions y seem unconcerned.old
Being repaired at a dealership. They don't seem to think there is a problem nation wide with the gaskets.
Chronic oil leak due to head gasket failure, chronic clunking in right front either steering or suspension problem which after multiple trips for service remains uncorrected.
Head gasket failure-----this is the second time i have had this same problem---my local midus replaced this gasket the first time.but now it is gone again.it sure looks like a recall is in order!!!!
Customer states head gasket blew 3 times, dealership would not repair under warranty.
Vehicle leaks oil, andheadgasket is blowen. Contacted dealer, and dealerchangedhead gasket. But soon afterheadgasket blewout again.
Engin ehead gasket blew out every 6-8 months/ brake caliper collapsed , and instrument panel dead; no assistance from dodge.
Vehicle parked in garage. Had noticed engine oil leak.took to mechanic. Was informed head gaskets had blown out. Needed to contact dealer for repairs. Had no warning regarding head gaskets.
Vehicle was leaking oil from underneath.head gasket blewout.dealership wasaware of problem.
Original and replaced head gasket both leaked oil.
While driving vehicle check engine light came on.dealer states head gaskets needed to bereplaced.please provide more details and information.
After only 70000 miles the dodge neon has a leaking head gasket.through converstations discovered that this seems to be a common problem.is there a recall in the works?thanks,damien
Defective engine head gasket broke whichcaused oil to leak ontoengine compartment and could ruin engine compartment.common problem.dodge won't assist consumer becausehe went to independent dealer.please provide further information.
I own a 1996 dodge neon and recently my engine check light came on.my husband checked my oil and anti-freeze and noticed there was oil in the radiator.he knew right away that the head gasket was gone.we went to the dealer to purchase a head gasket and the salesman told us that neon's were known for this problem that the original head gasket that were installed at the plant weren't think enough.my husband asked him why we should replace this and not the dealer.our area part stores can't keep up with stocking head gaskets for these cars.why should we pay for this?
The dodge neon's 2.0 l engine has an apparant manufacturer's defect in the head gasket assembly. The car leaks oil. Our particular car received dealer service once already for the head gasket defect but the oil leak persists. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time the dealer said they found no apparant leak. Close after that our factory warranty expired. Our car now leaks almost a quart of oil every day.this problem is not one isolated to just our particular vehicle. There have been many cases of failed head gaskets recorded and shared by neon owners. According to a user website "neons.org" 32% of all neon owners have already had to replace the defecive part within 30,000 miles of the vehicle's life; most at their own cost. Please document and address this problem that plagues neon owners who are just trying to buy a reliable little car. Thank you.
Was driving vehicle & experienced a bad engine head gasket leakage. Had noticed an odor of bad oil burning. Took to mechanic first time & entire head gaskets was defective & needed replacing. Hadengine head gaskets replaced & the leakage problem has reappeared.
The head gaskets had to be replaced, alot of people have the same problem.the speedometrs come on and go off all the time.if you hit a bump or hit the dash they might start workin agiain.that includes the gas gauege.the car jerks while driving.it dies when making a turn or at a stop sign.it cuts in and out.auto shop is trying to pin point the problem. Not real sure whats wrongi replaced the mgr valves that didn t help.might have to replace fuel pump, but not sure if that will solve the problem.car is justa bad vehicle t o have gotten.a lot of other peole are havingthe same problems
Brakes squeaky from the date of purchase, egr valve was replaced at 39,000 miles. Enginehead gasket leaks at only 42,000 miles(est cost of all repairs $800)egr valve already paid for, wanting assistance from chrysler for head gasket.
There was an oil leakage around head gasket.the dealer told me that chrysler jeep's have the same problems and are being recalled. The dodge dealer told me i have to pay for it.my warranty was expired, and the dealer said chrysler won't pay for neons.this is a defect not something i did to the car.i have never had an accident.i hope this helps, because i can't afford to fix it.
Head gasketwasleaking oil.a private mechanic has diagnosedproblem, and stated thatengine was going tobe replaced.a cause for this defect has not been determined.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Due to a defective enginehead gasket there is a oil leak comingfrom the gasket and leaking ontoexhaust manifold which may cause a fire.dealer is aware of problem, but didnot receive enough complaints to warrent a recall. Parts unavailable due to backorders.
At 53000 i noticed oil leaking.after taking it to a mechanic, i was told it was the head gasket.my mechanic stated that he has worked on several neons that have had the same problem.he said the former neon owners took the car back to the dealership and had it fixed for $200 - $250, as opposed to a more hefty charge.i'm not sure how a head gasket can malfunction on a car with only 53000 miles......something is not right with this story.also, my rear break shoes (lining) suddenly gave out...only two months after replacing them.
Engine head gaskets have blownout three times. Please provide further details.
Engine gasket have been replaced three times inpast 2 years. It needs to be replaced again.
Loss of oil and white smoke coming fromtail pipe. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer of a blown head gasket which was not covered under arecall. Consumer states she has checked with several mechanics and was told head gasket was recalled.
Engine head gasket blew out. As the result of head gasket failure, oil mixed with the coolant.the dealer cleaned the radiator and fixed the head gasket.
Within a one week period engine head gasket was replaced twice because of leakage. The problem has been reported to the dealer.enginehead gasket has been replaced at owner's expense.please provide any further information.
Oil leaked from failed head gasket or cracked head, exhaust leak from head or manifold. Speedometer dial stop working. The car only has 30000 miles on it. My repair man wants $500.00 just to tear down the engine to see if it is the gasket or a cracked head, and thats just the labor and not including parts. This is a safty problem that should be cause for a recall. How many complaintsor lives will it take before nhtsa takes action aganist this car manufacturing company?
Vehicle loses oil which come down the back of the block.consumer has taken vehicle continuously to the dealer for the same problem, in which it has not been remedied as of yet. Please provide any further information.
Engine head gasket cracked, causing oil to leak onto the engine block. Dealer has been notified.
Vehicle is constantly leaking oil.dealer has advisedconsumer that there was a problem with crankshaft rear main oil field which was not a part of the previous recall.
My vehicle was purchased in feb. 1996.within one year it had been recalled and serviced for several reasons.the first incident was the fuel pump module.the amount of gas on the reading revealed 1/4 of the tank still full, however the tank was actually empty.also within that year i began noticing water in the back seat and in the spare wheelwell, due to a leak in the rear window seal.six months later the same vehicle began leaking oil and when serviced it was found to be a head gasket leak.the gasket and it's components were replaced under warranty.in addition to other recalls the vehicle has been serviced regularly.however, within the four years this car has been revealing symptoms that are unbelievable for such short amount of time.it has currently been diagnosed with another faulty head gasket.the vehicle is beyond the three year warranty and is expressing the same symptoms that it has had in the first year.i am searching for answers to remedy this problem or warranties that may apply.
Severe engine head gasket leak occurred quickly.contacts with chrysler denials that a problem exists.
The head gasket on my dodge neon needed to be replaced a second time at only 76,000 miles.(conveniently out of warranty). I know several other people that have had this same problem. Dodge has been contacted but no reply has been given.
Head gasket failing second time - leaking oil badly - have lost approximately 2 gallons of oil into the environment through leakage for each failure - when will an environmental recall be issued for these cars - dodge claims no record of first repair but i have receipts, do not trust dodge's reporting of the extent of this problem - www.neons.org shows up to 1/3 of these vehicles are having head gasket failures. This would indicate that 600,000 gallons of oil have already been leaked into the environment - when will something be done to end it.
1996 dodge neon with a little over 70,000 miles on it.car is leaking oil..according to mechanic, the head gasket needs to be replaced at a cost of $700-$800.mechanic indicated that this is a very common problem with the neon.i would like to know if there is a recall on this issue.if not, is there any steps i can take to have this cost paid by dodge? ts
3rd time head gasket has failed. White smoke burning from under hood.
Premature failure of engine head gasket.
Twice the head gasket on this car has blown.the first time the car was at 35,000 miles, just short of the warranty so it was replaced at no cost.the second time the head gasket blew was just 1 1/2 years later and i was quoted between $800-$1,500 to have it repaired again.chrystler corporation is fully aware that this is a common problem with this make and model.i called a number of dealers when trying to get this car fixed and every dealer said this is a very common problem.more than half the dealers recommended i call chrystler corporation to get assistance with the cost.after raising enough hell with chrystler and the dealership, i was able to get it repaired.i do not want to go through this every year and a half.and i should not have to...this is a major, expensive repair and that company should have enough confidence in their product to warranty it.
Headgasket has blownout, causing oil leakage. Manufacturer has been notified.
Oil seals fail causing an oil leak, valve cover gasket failed.
Oil leak, head gasket. This is a known problem with all of the vehicles manufactured for that year.
Oil leak first documented by dealer at 30404 mi. Problem continued to worsen until headgasket had to be replaced on 3/4/02 at 36794 mi.i have heard and read about numerous complaints about blown headgaskets on the neon and stratus and felt i should go on record with my complaint.i have documentation for all service done on my vehicle. Thank you.
Head gaskets have prematurally blown. Out.dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
First head gasket failure occurred at less than 36,000 miles; covered on warranty. Dodge refuses to cover second failure and claims "no known problems" with head gasket longevity when called. Good maintenance record on vehicle; av. 15-16k miles/year use.
The head gasket leaks, with a cold engine radiator cap off fluid will be forced out like old faithful. Oil leaking from back of the engine on the driver side. I found out this isn't just a one car problem. I have 14 pages of people with the same problem. I also have 15 service bulletins reporting the same thing. It seems it should be a recall. Plus i shouldn't have to pay anything for engineering faults.
E98012;defective head gasket had a leak, causing the oil to leak, resulting in an underhood fire.dealer replaced the head gasket.dealer cannot determine the problem.
Head gasket replaced due to an oil leak.
Engine leaks oil andruns rough. Consumer had to add 2 1/2 quarts of oil toengine less than 1600 miles.gasket has failed twice once at 36,000 miles and 83,000 miles.currently, at 110,000 miles was failing again.
Head gasket failures began on this vehiche at approximately 20,000 mi and continue.
Apparently, the head gasket situation is a manufacturer's defect.at 66k miles, i cannot understand why i now have to replace the entire fan unit becuase "it is worn out."the manufacturer's maintenance book has no mention of such replacement at 66k--i think that had i been on a major highway and this would have happened, there could have been unnecessary injuries due to unexpected "cheaply" made parts.-- never again will i buy a chrysler/dodge car.
Sudden complete loss of oil due to head gasket failure.
Oil leaks from the engine head gaskets every eight months. Dealer contacted and didrepairs. Problem still exisits.also, car stalls while driving, due to a problem with the computer.*ml
Defective design of the engine head gasket causedcoolant to leak through the valve cover which could spray into the engine compartment, andstart a fire.dealer saidhead gasket and valve cover needed to be replaced.please provide further information.
Head gasket failed, causing vehicle to leaks oil and overheat.dealer notified,and informed that the vehicle was not under recall, and the cost would go to consumer.
Have read complaints on head gaskets, taking car to dealership tomorrow to have ours replaced, it has been leaking into the radiator.time for a recall!!
Had to replace the head gasket at about 60,000miles. I see lots of other people are having the same complaint. When will there be a recall? this same engine is used in a number of chrysler cars and the problem is happening to those owners also. Help us out.
Would like to add my (now) 2 experiences to the mix of many, in regards to head gasket problems with the 1996 dodge neon line of vehicles. This seems to be a very common problem, and chrysler has done nothing to ease the costs of this problem for hundreds of thousands of customers. I have replaced the head gasket (under extended warranty) twice now. The first time the blown head gasket caused enough damage that the entire engine head had to be replaced the first time. As i was writing this, i received a call from the 5-star chrysler dealership/service shop who is doing the work for a second time now (the car was also purchased there), and found out i will be without the car for another week because this time the damage is requiring replacement of the entire engine due to warping. Even though this is covered by extended warranty, i have to pay $100 about every 20,000 miles to have this problem fixed. I am told chrysler is on their 6th revision of this gasket, but no recall or consumer warning has been made public. Searching through the internet, it is staggeringly easy to find many others who are having this same problem. This costs me money and the inconvenience of being without one of my vehicles for a known problem.
I purchased a 1996 dodge neon from bobb chevrolet on 12/28/99. The sales folks were tim and wendy ryan. I paid $6343.85 for the car.the serial number of the car is [xxx] when i purchased the car i asked tim ryan 2 questions: (1) would he have the head gasket checked and (2) why was the transmission slipping. Byers fixed the head gasket and he said that slipping transmission was a chrysler thing. The head gasket was leaking all through the spring and summer of 2000. So on 9/8/2000, the head gasket was replaced at byers. It was byers invoice [xxx]. At this time, i asked if the head was resurfaced and checked for cracks along if the head bolts were replaced. I was told that if byers did this and was told no. I took away from this that this work would be too expensive and that was why is wasnt done. I was told yesterday, 1/14/04 that i had a possible head gasket leak again. So i went back to byers for help. Treat said today that chrysler wont cover this work under warranty. Questions:1.why did the head gasket leak after 37,000 miles?2.if the head was resurfaced and checked for cracks and head bolts replaced as i asked for in 2000, would i will have the problems in 2004.3. How many other dodge neons have bad head gaskets and have to be replaced3 times in 44000 miles.4. When the work was done on the head gasket in 1/2000 and 9/2000, what work was done exactly? were the heads taken out and check by defects. I need to know since i now think that the head gasket problem is causing problems with the cooling system, ie the anti-freeze is leaking. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Head gasket was first replaced about 2 years ago, i am having it replaced for the 2nd time now.
Car stalls while driving at any speed not at any set time or distance.fuel filter, fuel pump, and computer module replaced and was sent to the dodge dealer for repairs and two weeks of testing.this problem happens at any fuel level from full to an eighth of a tank and the same gas station was used for all cars i own so the bad gas theory is not the problem.
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Engine stalls out while driving. Dealer has seen vehicle3 times, and no solution forthe vehicle.
I normally take my car to valvoline for oil changes.the last couple of time i had my oil changed, i would have to take it back to valvoline because the "oil light" onthe dashboard would start flashing. The service men at valvoline would check and usually top of the oil and i would have no mor problems.however, i took mycar for an oil change about june or july of this year.about a week, maybe 2 weeks after i had the oil change, the oil light started flashing again.i took my car to the nearest gas station and had 2 quarts put in.i couldn't understand why this was happening.again, about a week later , my oil light started flashing again.i took my car to another gas station and had more oil put in.i did this about 3 or 4 times before i finally took my car back to valvoline to check.after they checked my car, they told me i would have to take it to the dealer because there is a oil leak behind the motor.the car dealer would have to fix it.they said it needed some kind of "bracket"and that a lot of chrysler/dodge cars that come into their station have this same problem.i called my dealer, ross park dodge, explained the situation to them.they suggested i bring the car in so that they can check it over.i asked for my own information, what the cost for repair/replace would be.the service representative told me that it could cost $700more/or less depending on the damage.he also told me that the oil leakage was not due to normal wear and tear of the car.i asked himwhy i would be responsible for the repair, etc., if the damage was not due to normal wear and tear of the car?he asked if i was still under warranty or extended warrantey to which i replied "no". He suggesed that i could bring the car in for a check-up and talk with the someone about a 50/50 payment arrangement.icalled daimler/chrysler to see about recalls.there were none.a lot of people i know with neon's have same problem.my car is at the dealers for an est
Recall 96v026000/626; experiencing same wire harness problems. Vehicle engine problems on 11-nov-98. Also wire harness problems. Second incident consumer was involved in. Dealer cannot remedy the problem. Provide further information.
We have been informed from our repair shop that this has happened to a lot of chrysler vehicles, neon, cirrus,and. No safety defect listed in the summary.
While driving with heater on, consumer started to smell gasoline inside vehicle. Pulled over and stopped. Tried to lift hood, but noticed flames shooting out. Had vehicle towed home. Contacted insurance company and an inspector was sent to check. Indicated engine leak caused flames. Information provided by state farm insurance agent.
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Please help me with chrylser.i have made numberous calls and they will not listen to me.it is ridiculous that i should have to pay for all of this.the car is obviously a "lemon."
Please recall. I'm tired of putting oil in this thing.
While driving the vehicle engine stalled. Dealer has been notified.please provide further information.mr
Every 18000 miles the head gasket has failed on the vehicle...brakes failed one time had master cylinder replaced...accident, brakes being investigated to see if accident could have been avoided...airbags did not deploy in frontal collision at speed of 15 mph...seat belt failed in frontal collision at 15 mph
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I have a 1996 dodge neon. This car is a complete lemon,my engine sealent has been leaking for over 2 years,im am not the only owner that has had problems with the engine sealent.
Car stalls while driving at any speed not at any set time or distance.fuel filter, fuel pump, and computer module replaced and was sent to the dodge dealer for repairs and two weeks of testing.this problem happens at any fuel level from full to an eighth of a tank and the same gas station was used for all cars i own so the bad gas theory is not the problem.
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Instrument panel (dash gauges) has a short and does not work, this includes the speedometer, odometer, and fuel &temp gauges. Engine head gasket is blown and is leaking oil badly, and excessive tire wear on the front of the car... Car is experiencing excessive gas consumption... Goes about 180 miles to a full 12 gallon tank of gas...it passes everything but a gas station... A tech at the dealership (ragland dodge, angleton texas) told me that these are very common problems with the dodge neon...( dot number: tire size: 165/80r/13 )
Engine overheats.
Oil leaks, raditor smoking.
Engine stalls at stops on occassion, there is a recall for the 1996 dodge neon but for vehicles made between january 1995 and november 1995, my vehicle was made in november 1995. My problem is the same problem described in the recall but i'm told it's not on the recall list because it was made during november 1995. Would like recall dates re-examined since it appears to me my problem is the same as the recall.
Consumer states the vehicle stalls when driving at highway speeds.
Vehicle stalling continually, replacement of faulty oxygen sensor did not rectify engine stalling.
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I was driving 55 mph when my car went to 0 in less than 3 seconds was not able to restart vehicle.had it towed to patriot in killeen tx the couldnt troubleshoot so they sent the car to dodge country.where it has been sitting since 8/21/00 i want this to be investigated i have extended warranty on the vehicle but all the problems it has they are saying it doesnt cover all.i've searched the internet and found out that there was a recall on this vehicle. Not sure if the work was done on my neon prior to purchasing it.and would like to know any information and background on this vehicle i'm very disattisfied with the neon and i'm sorry i have one.i will never own another neon!!
Driving on the expressway without warning the vehicle die out. Restarted the vehicle 5 to 10 minutes later and the check engine light came on.experienced problem 4 times before and the problem has not been remedied. Please describe details.
Head gasket leaks, caused oil to leak into radiator, oil leak causes smoke-smell to come off of engine. Its amazing how many neons have this problem but yet there is no recall.
The dealership was terrible-minus 5 stars. Took the car to different dealership. They did a good job. Will think twice about buying another chrysler car. No safety defect stated in summary.
This is a problem with alot of 1996-when are they going to recall it( dot number: )
Vehicle stalls at speeds over 50 mph. Lately, vehicle has been stalling weekly. Taken to dealer 4 times. Dealer replaced fuel injector wiring harness/ fuel pump, andcomputer twice. This did not remedy the problem.
Noticed this problem seems common for '96 neon - should be recalled!!
Oil leakage/seeping on the posterior side of the engine block head gasket.
Vehicle engine experiencing vibration and stalling, replacement of the short block did not remedy engine failures.
Consumer states vehicle is leaking motor oil.
While driving the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause an accident.dealer replaced spark plugs/head gaskets, etc.problem isstill occurring, dlr cannot determine problem, cause unknown.please provide details.
This must be the leakiest car around! can we recover some repair costs? no seafety defect mentioned in summary.
Dear sir's, it was some-what hard to be really acurate on the milages in your form, but while these things were going on, i was keeping notes. I compiled them all down to a journal type document, dates & times. (06) pages. And i can further extend points in there, in a phone conversation. I will be happy to send you a copy of this also. Respectfully, e w. Moss. No safetyd efect listed.
Vehicle stalls/ speedometer andgas gauge work intermittently.
Engine check light comes on/off.vehicle intermittentlystalls. Dealer has seen vehicle4 times and no solution found.
While stopping at a traffic light the vehicle cuts off and would not restart for about one hour. The vehicle would crank would not turn over.this incident happened 6 times between the 21st and 24th of august 1998. The dealer could not duplicate the problem, and could not find out what was wrong with the vehicle. On september 4th, the vehicle just cranked and never started. The vehicle was towed to the dealership.
Owner statesthat engine stalls while turning the corner,took vehicle to dealers twice and they could not locate the problem.
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When pressing the brakes car shuts down. None of the gauges work.dealer will be contacted.
In rainy weather vehicle loses power. Owner notes that vehicle's steering locks up in rainy weather.the cause has not been determined. Dealer replaced steering belt, but problem still occurs.
While drivingentire electrical system went out. Had no interior or outside lights. Had some leakage fromtransmission andengine. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic repairedleakages/starter/head gaskets/ oil pressure switch, and windshieldwipers. 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.
Brought car to dealer; cost totaled approx. $1,500; contacted corporate office and they covered parts; ended up paying approx. $400. Should be recalled -- outrageous viewing the numerous complaints on this same thing.
Engine oil leaking problem went worse wnd worse, even after changing some potential parts of the engine.
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Oil lekage; consumer gotten two different reasons where it could be coming from. Dealer normechanic can't really determine what the problem was. Consumer saw leakage fom underleft front tire.
The 1996 dodge neon should be recalled. No safety defect (s) listed in summary.
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This car has had 3 transmissions and now needs another with only 56,200 miles. It has also had a starter, radiator,battery, 7 front right tires(none from nails etc.),2 head gaskets,egr valve,multifunction switch, 2 sets of brakes(which still make noise).our mechanic has told us that the 96 neon is a lemon.the brakes are made from a metal that rusts very quickly and the head gaskets are faulty andwill continue to have problems. What can i say about the transmission?? is 4 too many for a car with only 50+thousand miles?? help!!!!( dot number: tire size: 1857014 )
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The airbag light will blink on while driving down the road, and the car also has an oil leak.
Consumer states that the engine light keeps coming on, telling the driver to service engine soon.causeunknown.
Severe oil leak; this is a known problem with the dodge neons but dodge refuses to fix.this problem did not occur due to car accident.car has never been wrecked.
Gauges went too high, and engine blewout.mechanic stated engine needed replacing.when engine blewout was unable to exit highway because of traffic.please provide any further information.
Oil seals fail causing an oil leak, valve cover gasket failed.
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Talked to many other dodge neon owners with same paint problem.the blue (periwinkle) paint chips off.no safety defect.
Oil leak cause the engine to overheat.
Directionals work when they want to. Head gasket is gone. Eats up oil. Dealer won't trade it in for another car. Headlights pulsate. Engine dies out
Car stalls out spontaneously as it is being driven. Speed is not an issue. Time of day is not an issue. Moisture is not an issue. Dodge dealerships have not been able to pinpoint problem. Concerned to be driving on fast roadway and have engine fail .
I was driving 55 mph when my car went to 0 in less than 3 seconds was not able to restart vehicle.had it towed to patriot in killeen tx the couldnt troubleshoot so they sent the car to dodge country.where it has been sitting since 8/21/00 i want this to be investigated i have extended warranty on the vehicle but all the problems it has they are saying it doesnt cover all.i've searched the internet and found out that there was a recall on this vehicle. Not sure if the work was done on my neon prior to purchasing it.and would like to know any information and background on this vehicle i'm very disattisfied with the neon and i'm sorry i have one.i will never own another neon!!
Dodge neon suck!!!!! i bought the vehicle on 1/5/97 and head gasket fail on 1/24/97.i have paid toreplace the head gasket three times.the dealership has fail and unable to succeed in fixing the problem til this day and head gasket is still leaking.
Vehicle stallsand vibrates at any speed. Vehicle has been to repair shop three times, and the dealer can't determine the problem.
Engine leaking lots of oil from top (head??)
11/10/98 - head gasket failure - replaced. Spark plugs (tune up) performed same day at performance dodge service center. 11/25/98 - engine - began stalling and stuttering, signifigant loss in power, intermittent "no-starts"signifigant increase in gas usage.
Consumer can be driving at approx 55 mph or less the vehicle will lose all power, engine will turn off , consumer tried to put it in neutral in order to gain control but cannot, had to pull over put it in park in order to start again.this defect has no warning, have taken it to dealer 6-7 times cannot find problem, changed plugs/plugs wires,put in cam sensor.
Consumer experiencing oil leaks fromengine,unable to locate where it coming from. Dealer notified.
When traveling vehicle cut off withoutprior warning, causing a rear end collision. No lights illiumanted on the dashboard,indicatingvehicle had cut off. Consumer has contacted the dealer.manufacturer's recall number 676concernsthe same type of problem unsure if the vehicle is included. Please provide any further details.
There is something wrong with my head gasket.
Cylinder head is leaking oil, causing a safety hazard ,parts are on national backorder.
When drivingvehicle started missing when driving at 30 mph. Engine check light was illuminated on the dashboard when the head gasket blew. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Consumer states vehicle is leaking motor oil.
Rocker arm assembly defective.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhoodcaused the fan relay to malfunction which caused the engine to overheat.
The following are a list of problems we have had with this car:air flow knob failed, valve cover gaskets 3x's, head gasket, squeaking brakes, camshaft sensor seal failure, spark plug o-ring, spark plugs and wires, rear suspension came loose, loud exhaust.show us you can do the people who need your help some good.get us some answers!!!!!!
Oil leaked from failed head gasket or cracked head, exhaust leak from head or manifold. Speedometer dial stop working. The car only has 30000 miles on it. My repair man wants $500.00 just to tear down the engine to see if it is the gasket or a cracked head, and thats just the labor and not including parts. This is a safty problem that should be cause for a recall. How many complaintsor lives will it take before nhtsa takes action aganist this car manufacturing company?
, buti can not find any wet carpet or seats. I have had the interior steamed cleaned and deordorized, but the smell returns in a day or so. My daughter,who drives the car,smells from being in the car. The smell is so bad that it is impossible to drive anylenght of time.
Consumer states the exhaust flange gasket failed.
It would be next to impossible to describe each problem.all problems that i have listed are completely true.i can say with complete certainty that the problems occurred after the 75000 mile waranty i bought was over with the exception of the egr valve which the dealer replaced just to have it fail again.also the dealer replaced the o2 sensor which again is failing again.the horn/airbag sensor was also replaced by the dealer.please note that all repaires by the dealer was (a) before the waranty had expired, and (b) i had to call chrysler and complain just to have those things fixed.i have had the car checked by an authorized dealer so i know these problems to exist.the dealer, instead of fixing my car, which they won't do, they tried to get me to trade it in on another new vehicle.my wife and i could not be more dissatisfied with a "new car" than we are with this one.believe me, if we were to have known about this car's track record, we would have never have purchased it.i guess thats all i have, thank you.r( dot number: tire size: p1856014 )
Vehicle stalling continually, replacement of faulty oxygen sensor did not rectify engine stalling.
I have the exact same problem twice.the first one was at 29000 miles andtransmission was overhauled andoxygene sensor was replaced.then, at 64000 miles the exact same thing happened.talked toexteneded warranty company and they said the problems are not realated.talked todealership, and they said that the problems were "peculiar".called diamler-chrysler, and they said that the two systems were not related.but the problems were exactly the same both times.
Vac assist sourced thru egr valve. Leak in egr valve allows exhaust condensate in vacuum assist - freezes in cold weather, brakes won't stop car
It would be next to impossible to describe each problem.all problems that i have listed are completely true.i can say with complete certainty that the problems occurred after the 75000 mile waranty i bought was over with the exception of the egr valve which the dealer replaced just to have it fail again.also the dealer replaced the o2 sensor which again is failing again.the horn/airbag sensor was also replaced by the dealer.please note that all repaires by the dealer was (a) before the waranty had expired, and (b) i had to call chrysler and complain just to have those things fixed.i have had the car checked by an authorized dealer so i know these problems to exist.the dealer, instead of fixing my car, which they won't do, they tried to get me to trade it in on another new vehicle.my wife and i could not be more dissatisfied with a "new car" than we are with this one.believe me, if we were to have known about this car's track record, we would have never have purchased it.i guess thats all i have, thank you.r( dot number: tire size: p1856014 )
Brakes squeaky from the date of purchase, egr valve was replaced at 39,000 miles. Enginehead gasket leaks at only 42,000 miles(est cost of all repairs $800)egr valve already paid for, wanting assistance from chrysler for head gasket.
Wiring harnessshort circuited due to contact withexhaust gas recirculation tube.
Ongoing problem with head gasket failures; first occurred at 24,976,andsecond occurred at 41,743 miles.both heead gasketswere repaired under warranty. Also,failure of egr valve causedwheel to lock up. Dealer notified.please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Ongoing problem with a 2.0l engine head gasket failure. From march of 1996 to present, vehicle hasexperienced replacement of 2 head gaskets, egr valve with eet, oil pressure sensor/switch, and transmission. *ml
Consumer states the exhaust manifold had to be replaced.
Egr valve allowed water into hydraulic line, causing brake power assist to fail.this made brake pedal "rock-hard", making it difficult to stop vehicle.problem occurred sporadically, only under wet driving conditions.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhoodcaused the fan relay to malfunction which caused the engine to overheat.
Air conditioning unit has failed three times.
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Air conditioner condensor failed.
Had head gasket replaced in july 1998.currently, leaking again. Dealer told consumer first time, dealer had to use faulty part. Dodge paid for repairfirst time. Currently, they refuse. Also, had to haveair conditioner and cruise control replaced. The a/c failed for the second time.brakes make loud noise.
Would like to know why this head gasket problem has not prompted a recall. I put 3-4 qts of oil in a week. Can not afford to get ot fixed now. Shouldn't have to after 27,000 mls. I'll never buy dodge again.
This car is junk, the head gaskets, air conditioning, brakes, electrical, everything is bad.if you call the corporate headquarters, they act like its a rare incident.from what i've read, this is not true.please help squeeze this lemon!
Air conditioner compressor failed.
Dear sir's, it was some-what hard to be really acurate on the milages in your form, but while these things were going on, i was keeping notes. I compiled them all down to a journal type document, dates & times. (06) pages. And i can further extend points in there, in a phone conversation. I will be happy to send you a copy of this also. Respectfully, e w. Moss. No safetyd efect listed.
The radio power supply is inoperative.
When driving there is a loud noise coming from the vehicle, and when applying the brakes there is a loud noise coming from the brakes.the brake pads and the rear brakes had been changed. Also, there is a problem with the right radio speaker.
Speaker failed.
My headlights are too low. Hard for me to see. Especially when going around a corner, i can't see far enough ahead. Afraid of wrecking. I tried cleaning the outside headlights thinking they may have a film on them, but it didn't help. If their are no reflective markers on the road it is very hard to see the white line.
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Faulty head and gasket causing major oil loss, left turn signal turn on when brake is pressed. Back up lights don't work.
- the contact stated that she has replaced her brakes lights ten times on her 1996 dodge neon. She has taken the vehicle into the dealership once to have repairs done yet the failure recurred. The vehicle has an odometer reading of 74000.
Drivers side headlight assembly broke from inside of the hood, causing light to jump around while going down the road. Head light is so loose it will fall out and dealership represenative said it is my responsiblility to fix. 214.00 plus labor and tax. I do not feel that a headlight assemble should crack unless there has been an accident. If the headlight does short out or fall of this could cause failure of lights while traveling atvery dangerous. I am very concered since this our car that my daughter has to drive back and forth to college. I do not understand why a dealership would not be concered for the safety of their consumers.
Transmission malfunctioned. In addition, premature wear of front brake pads/rotors/headlights failed/electrical short due to severed wires/winshield washer bottle had hole in it and installed horn.
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Turn signal switch is inoperative, also the tail light leaked twice.
Turn signal switch is inoperative, also the tail light leaked twice.
In severial neon's there has been water damage due to improperly sealed trunks and rear lights.water comes in.settles in tire well, then seeps into back seat and onto floor.to get this fixed$720. In cost.the back area fills up with water.the rugs mildew as well as the rear seat.the bolts on drivers seat rusted in short time.
The defective turn signal system malfunctioned, causing the driver, while turning the left signal, to hold down the switch in order for the left turn signal to work. When operating the right turn signal it won't go back to its position, but consumer has to manually return the right turn signal to proper position.also the driver's side seatbelt adjuster stays in one position, causing the adjuster not to work in the other two positions.will be taking to the dealer.
While drivingentire electrical system went out. Had no interior or outside lights. Had some leakage fromtransmission andengine. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic repairedleakages/starter/head gaskets/ oil pressure switch, and windshieldwipers. 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.
Turn signal failed.
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Turn signal switch is inoperative, also the tail light leaked twice.
Turn signal switch is inoperative, also the tail light leaked twice.
The vehicle leaks gas and the vehicle cut off on the driver.ttconsumer stated that vehicle leaked gas two days after purchase, consumer took vehicle back to dealer and the fuel pipe was replaced, two days later it failed and vehicle almost caught fire, consumer contacted manufacturer but they were no help.
Consumer states the fuel pump, and fuel filter had to be replaced.
There isa smell invehicle that smells like there is something burning, butdealership cannot find the problem.
The vehicle experienced a gasoline leak.
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I have had my car in for repair 4 times in 3 yrs. First the spark plugs were bad, had to be replace. Second the wires melted together in my steering wheel column, 4rd the fueld sensor went out in fuel pump had to have the fuel pump replaced. Ask warrenty company what most common problem with the dodge neon was they said the head gasket blowing, now i guess it's my turn for that i took to dealer today for oil leak , they said head gasket blown, need to tear down engine to make sure nothing else is bad ( cracked block / head) seems like an awful lot of problems for a car that's not that old and has been maintained, very dissapointed in vehicle
Vehicle stalls at speeds over 50 mph. Lately, vehicle has been stalling weekly. Taken to dealer 4 times. Dealer replaced fuel injector wiring harness/ fuel pump, andcomputer twice. This did not remedy the problem.
My vehicle was purchased in feb. 1996.within one year it had been recalled and serviced for several reasons.the first incident was the fuel pump module.the amount of gas on the reading revealed 1/4 of the tank still full, however the tank was actually empty.also within that year i began noticing water in the back seat and in the spare wheelwell, due to a leak in the rear window seal.six months later the same vehicle began leaking oil and when serviced it was found to be a head gasket leak.the gasket and it's components were replaced under warranty.in addition to other recalls the vehicle has been serviced regularly.however, within the four years this car has been revealing symptoms that are unbelievable for such short amount of time.it has currently been diagnosed with another faulty head gasket.the vehicle is beyond the three year warranty and is expressing the same symptoms that it has had in the first year.i am searching for answers to remedy this problem or warranties that may apply.
Instrument panel (dash gauges) has a short and does not work, this includes the speedometer, odometer, and fuel &temp gauges. Engine head gasket is blown and is leaking oil badly, and excessive tire wear on the front of the car... Car is experiencing excessive gas consumption... Goes about 180 miles to a full 12 gallon tank of gas...it passes everything but a gas station... A tech at the dealership (ragland dodge, angleton texas) told me that these are very common problems with the dodge neon...( dot number: tire size: 165/80r/13 )
Vehicle stalls at speeds over 50 mph. Lately, vehicle has been stalling weekly. Taken to dealer 4 times. Dealer replaced fuel injector wiring harness/ fuel pump, andcomputer twice. This did not remedy the problem.
Vehicle has had to have a new transmission, head gasket, spark plugs and wires, and the fuel gauge stopped functioning.all before 60,000miles.
While backing out of a parking spot vehicle scraped a rock about the size of a football and the gas tank busted open.
Leaks fuel from fuel tube whenever filling tank.
Fuel gauge failed.
Fuel indicator failed.
Vehicle stalls/ speedometer andgas gauge work intermittently.
The problems that are occuring on a daily basis are: the gas gauge doesn't work,the speedometer doesn't work,the temperature gauge doesn't work,the mileage gauge doesn't work because the speedometer isn't working.sometimes while you are driving the lights(seat belt,etc.)will pop on making the dinging noise letting you know that everything is on(like when you 1st start up the car)but nothing starts working then but the temperature gauge.we never know how much fuel we have put in our car,how fast we are going,or if the car is running hot or cold.at one point we were having to get jump starts all of the time. This is an ongoing problem that i noticed you have had a recall on but this vehicle wasn't included.since it is having the same exact problems that is described in the recall i don't understand why the manufacturer will not fix the vehicle.this is rediculous there was a recall on the same type of vehicle,same year and everything but because there was only 15,000 cars done and our car could have been the 15,001 car on the assembly at the time we have to suffer and pay for the manufacturers mistakes.
Gas gauge failed.
Serious gas leak from end of fuel module where gas seal has worn away and leaked out too much gas.daimlerchrylser will not do a recall.
Consumer was concerned that vehicle would stall when braking. None of the instrument gauges were operating, and the interior light would intermittently comingon while driving. Dealer informed consumer that none of the above issues were covered under recall due to vin.
While drivingentire electrical system went out. Had no interior or outside lights. Had some leakage fromtransmission andengine. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic repairedleakages/starter/head gaskets/ oil pressure switch, and windshieldwipers. 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.
Recall 96 v 026 000/electrical: harness front underhood wiring. Instrument panel lights/ gauges/ horn, and turn signal would go out, and vehicle stalled intermittently. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that thisvehiclewas not covered underrecall due to vin. Feel free to provide any further information.
Speedometer is working intermittently , consumer cannot determine correct speed ,possibly due to a loose connection. Cause is unknown. Please provide further information.
Chrysler was contacted in my case and chose to do nothing about it, unfortunately i am not the only owner of a neon that has had problems with the headgasket and the speedometer.obviously something needs to be done about them.
1996 neon speedometer failed and transmission fluid is leaking.after a sensor and other parts were replaced, the problem continued and it was soon discovered there was a problem with the wiring harness. A recall had been issued for the exact same problem that the consumers son was experiencing.the consumer believed his son's vehicle should be included in the recall.
Transmission rebuilt by amoco said almost all parts were "chewed up" now 1 yr later slips going into 1st and has no reversethe head has been replaced 2 times and has gone againsppedometer stays on 0
Speedometer and odometer work intermittently.while driving along all of a suddenneedle will drop to zero and odmeter will stop moving. Driver is not able to tell driving speed, and correct mileage of vehicle. It could be anywhere from a few minutes until a few days before they start working again. This has been an ongoing problem for the last month.problem has not been reported todealership.
The problems that are occuring on a daily basis are: the gas gauge doesn't work,the speedometer doesn't work,the temperature gauge doesn't work,the mileage gauge doesn't work because the speedometer isn't working.sometimes while you are driving the lights(seat belt,etc.)will pop on making the dinging noise letting you know that everything is on(like when you 1st start up the car)but nothing starts working then but the temperature gauge.we never know how much fuel we have put in our car,how fast we are going,or if the car is running hot or cold.at one point we were having to get jump starts all of the time. This is an ongoing problem that i noticed you have had a recall on but this vehicle wasn't included.since it is having the same exact problems that is described in the recall i don't understand why the manufacturer will not fix the vehicle.this is rediculous there was a recall on the same type of vehicle,same year and everything but because there was only 15,000 cars done and our car could have been the 15,001 car on the assembly at the time we have to suffer and pay for the manufacturers mistakes.
At 62,000 miles speedometer has malfunctioned and did not register speed levels, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Odometer failure occurred twice, the last time was in feb of 99.
Driver was distracted by failed speedometer needle as it was swingling wildly.distraction caused accident.
Vehicle stalls/ speedometer andgas gauge work intermittently.
The head gaskets had to be replaced, alot of people have the same problem.the speedometrs come on and go off all the time.if you hit a bump or hit the dash they might start workin agiain.that includes the gas gauege.the car jerks while driving.it dies when making a turn or at a stop sign.it cuts in and out.auto shop is trying to pin point the problem. Not real sure whats wrongi replaced the mgr valves that didn t help.might have to replace fuel pump, but not sure if that will solve the problem.car is justa bad vehicle t o have gotten.a lot of other peole are havingthe same problems
While driving at normal highway speeds speedometer starts acting erratically.the needle wave back and forth between 0 and the present speed.after about 20 seconds the needle goes to zero and remains there.in addition to having no idea what your speed is the odometer isdisabled .on the most recent failure turning the car off ,while in a resturant for 45 minutes seemed to clear up the problem.upon resuming our trip we had the speedometer and odometer working.
While in parking lot, entering a parking space, transmission siezed and the casing blew to pieces.pictures are online at www.erols.com/landspeeder for a look-see.the diff. Pin is visible in one picture, it's bent.
Head gasket is a known issue at chrysler, and should have been rectified by recall.transmission also had to be replaced.electrical problems becuase because of poor design.chrysler did not help becuase of mileage and used car.what can a 19 yr old afford other than a used car?
Transmission malfunctioned. In addition, premature wear of front brake pads/rotors/headlights failed/electrical short due to severed wires/winshield washer bottle had hole in it and installed horn.
Purchased new, had it for two months,when driving in heavy rainthe transmission slipped, had to drive under 40 mph . Please describe .
Transmission failed.
Vehicle was difficult to get in reverse.this was worse when 20 to 85 degrees outside.vehicle would not shift into drive until 55-60 mph, but 1 and 2 were okay.i had the vehicle repaired at local chicago non-selling dodge dealer at my cost of $1,200.the dealer advised front pump seal failed causing entire transmission to overheat and fail.the service writer advised this is a common failure with these vehicles.reviewing web sites (including this one) i see similar complaints for this exact set of symptons.i have recently requested reimbursement from dodge, but they have not had a chance to respond yet.
Ongoing problem with a 2.0l engine head gasket failure. From march of 1996 to present, vehicle hasexperienced replacement of 2 head gaskets, egr valve with eet, oil pressure sensor/switch, and transmission. *ml
Transmission shifts from 1 to 2 to 1 to 2, etc., at 50 mph when the gas pedal is pushed all the way to the floor.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Transmission rebuilt by amoco said almost all parts were "chewed up" now 1 yr later slips going into 1st and has no reversethe head has been replaced 2 times and has gone againsppedometer stays on 0
I have the exact same problem twice.the first one was at 29000 miles andtransmission was overhauled andoxygene sensor was replaced.then, at 64000 miles the exact same thing happened.talked toexteneded warranty company and they said the problems are not realated.talked todealership, and they said that the problems were "peculiar".called diamler-chrysler, and they said that the two systems were not related.but the problems were exactly the same both times.
Transmission went out, causing loss of power. Consumer to havetransmission replaced.
Automatic transmission would momentarily slip before engaging while driving. Dealer notified, and informedconsume rvehicle was not covered under a manufacturer'srecall, and out of warranty. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
While drivingentire electrical system went out. Had no interior or outside lights. Had some leakage fromtransmission andengine. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic repairedleakages/starter/head gaskets/ oil pressure switch, and windshieldwipers. 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.
The defective right brake caliper "sticking, " causing the calipers to wear out andvehicle to sway to right side.almost caused an accident. Also while driving over a bump the defective suspension, caused the vehicle to hit the ground.vehicle also experiencedtransmission problem.dealer cannot determine problem.
Head gasket was first replaced under warranty with 20,901 miles on the vehicle.the transmission let go with 35,654 miles on the vehicle. My vehicle was out of warranty at this time.the head gasket failed a second time with 46,958 miles on the vehicle.this repair was done at dartmouth dodge, 225 state rd., north dartmouth, ma.02747, since it was closer to my home, and they were not in business at the time that i purchased the vehicle.chrysler gave me a $300.00 credit towards the repair of the head gasket.i strongly feel that i should be reimbursed for this repair since it was replaced under warranty the first time, and it broke again approximately 26,000 later.apparently, there has been a problem with head gaskets for this vehicle.i also feel that a recall campaign should be instituted to repair all these vehicles since it is a common problem with them.
The vehicle slips in and out of gear when in motion.has always been difficult to engage reverse gear to move car in morning.engine transmission specialists cannot detect problem but confirm that it exists.
Transmission failed while driving.*mjs
Transmission slipping. Dealer calling us liars when reported.have returned to dealer 4 times for same problem. Problem still exists.
Vehicle has had to have a new transmission, head gasket, spark plugs and wires, and the fuel gauge stopped functioning.all before 60,000miles.
The defective automatic transmission in this vehicle causes the engine to stop when decelerating. The defective transmission is a common problem for this years model according to local transmission shops. Also the transmission was changed for the next years model.
Transmission is slipping and wouldn't shift into gear.first time it happenedvehicle had 47,000 miles, and the engine was rebuild.consumertook it to a mechanic to have it rebuild for a second time.
This car has had 3 transmissions and now needs another with only 56,200 miles. It has also had a starter, radiator,battery, 7 front right tires(none from nails etc.),2 head gaskets,egr valve,multifunction switch, 2 sets of brakes(which still make noise).our mechanic has told us that the 96 neon is a lemon.the brakes are made from a metal that rusts very quickly and the head gaskets are faulty andwill continue to have problems. What can i say about the transmission?? is 4 too many for a car with only 50+thousand miles?? help!!!!( dot number: tire size: 1857014 )
Vehicle had skipping inengine and it would jerk as in losing power when accelerating at highway speeds. Vehicle was plugged tocomputer, andreading showedcrank sensor or cam sensor problems.15 miles later,it cut so smooth that consumer didn't know until accelerating up a hill, it had no power. Vehicle would start up, but wouldn't kick over to run.consumer has replaced transmission and sensors to rectifyproblem.
Oil leak is due to a gasket; transmission went out(could not use reverse until car was on 20 minutes or more), paint has been peeling for about 6 months now, numerous sets of brakes replaced
The contact was servicing a 1996 dodge neon. The vehicle was parked out front of an independent repair shop with the engine turned on when the shifter independently shifted out of park and into reverse. The vehicle travelled approximately eight miles onto the highway at a slow speed. The mechanic chased after the moving vehicle and was eventually able to open the front driver side door and enter the vehicle. The brakes were immediately engaged to stop the vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was driven back to the independent repair shop where the shifter cable was replaced. The failure mileage was 137,537.
Reprogram (flash) pcm.
Main seal was replaced by dealer, but it never stopped leaking. Consumer believed dealer never replaced seal, only had vehicle for 30 minutes.
Clutch failed.
Pin in the differential dropped, causing a hole in the transfer case which resulted in damages and almost caused an accident.please provide further information.
While in parking lot, entering a parking space, transmission siezed and the casing blew to pieces.pictures are online at www.erols.com/landspeeder for a look-see.the diff. Pin is visible in one picture, it's bent.
Consumer states the torque converter had to be replaced.
Consumer states vehicle is leaking transmission fluid.
Bucks violently when in second gear.
Consumer was accelerating to 45 mph when the the forward gears failed, the transmission was replaced.
Consumer was involved in an accident in which the driver's side automaticseat belt did not lock up,causing the consumer to hit his chest on the steering wheel.ta
The defective turn signal system malfunctioned, causing the driver, while turning the left signal, to hold down the switch in order for the left turn signal to work. When operating the right turn signal it won't go back to its position, but consumer has to manually return the right turn signal to proper position.also the driver's side seatbelt adjuster stays in one position, causing the adjuster not to work in the other two positions.will be taking to the dealer.
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.
Consumer was involved in a rea rendcollision, seat belt failed to wotk properly and driver's head hit steering wheel, and is currently suffering from2 herniated discs. 3 year daughter wa sina car seat in the rear. Car seat moved out of place because seat belt failed to work properly. Also, when making any left or right turns steering column sounds a sif it is going to pop out.
Consumer was hit from the rear and driver'sseat beltcollapsed,causing him to fall back and received a compressed disc in lower spine.
In front collision at 35 mph shoulder belt did not restrain driver. Driver suffered a sprained shoulder and knee injury. Vehicle was totalled.
During frontal impact at 20 to 25mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy,and the driver's side seat belt detached from the belt buckle.
Consumer was involved in 40 mph collision, rear ending another vehicle.upon impact, air bags did not deploy, and the seat belts did not lock up. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Drivng vehicle at 40mph, impact 12:00 position, driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy, also lap/shoulder belt did not retract.
The seat belt on the driver's side tightens for no apparent reason during normal driving. The dealer is not able to find a problem with vehicle.
Consumer was in a rear end collision and was pushed into another car, seat broke and consumer went backwards,resulting in acompressed disk.
In severial neon's there has been water damage due to improperly sealed trunks and rear lights.water comes in.settles in tire well, then seeps into back seat and onto floor.to get this fixed$720. In cost.the back area fills up with water.the rugs mildew as well as the rear seat.the bolts on drivers seat rusted in short time.
Vehicle was involved in a stand still accident approx. 35-45 mph, causing consumer's back rest to collapse. Dealer notified.
Failure on the driver side seat back, consumer was involved in a rear-end collision and the driver side seat collapsed. Driver wa sleft in a recline dposition and sustained a neck injury.
Seat back latch does not lock into position due to design flaw.
No safety lock for seat back, causing injury when seat back fell forward. *dh
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Brakes continue to lock up without warning.
I had the car for just over a year and i have had the brakes replaced twice and the rotors replaced once.all of this happened within about 9 months.i have had the 2 nd pair of brakes now for about 6 months and they already need changed.*nlm
Brakes continue to lock up without warning.
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 inorder 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.
Vehicle has had front end noise and brake failure since its purchase.
While applying the brakes in a regular stopping situation, no inclement weather, the brakes went out. The pedal went to floor andvehicle kept moving. Driver used the emergency parking brake to stopvehicle. This happened without warning. The master cylinder andabs brakes were replaced by the dealer.
The abs brakes locked up while traveling approximately 30mph on wet pavement. Another vehicle had crossed center line & brakes were applied quickly. The other vehicle was broadsided. At the time of impact, the air bags did not deploy. No injuries. Has police report.
While making lane change, right to left, left front wheel locked up, vehicle skidded, hit curve, no warning, vehicle at dealership.
Brakes seemed low and mechanic checked, no repairs. When driving at 30 mph, applied brakes and extended stopping distance occurred, when pumping brakes they get better.dealer not aware of the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Head gasket failed, causing severe oil leakage. Also abs brakes failed to stop vehicle,resulting in loss of control.
Consumer was concerned that vehicle would stall when braking. None of the instrument gauges were operating, and the interior light would intermittently comingon while driving. Dealer informed consumer that none of the above issues were covered under recall due to vin.
Had head gasket replaced in july 1998.currently, leaking again. Dealer told consumer first time, dealer had to use faulty part. Dodge paid for repairfirst time. Currently, they refuse. Also, had to haveair conditioner and cruise control replaced. The a/c failed for the second time.brakes make loud noise.
When applying abs brakes in a turn or when going over rough pavement, brakes slip/fade and pedal goes all the way to the floor.
Whenever the brakes were applied, they would squeak. Had noticed the rotors were rusting out. Had taken vehicle to dealer & told would not repair the rotors due to state using salt on the road. Also, the head gaskets had blown & started to leak a lot of oil.
It happens probably 2 times a day.when i am almost stopped from a slow speed pulling in a driveway, it sounds like the abs brakes are going off.they make a funny vibrating noise and the brake pedal goes wacko.it doesn't want to stop.it seems to happen more now than ever before.i took it to the dealer and they said nothing was wrong, yet i know that this is not right.i feel very uncomfortable and scared that one day it really isn't going to stop.please advise if you have any ideas.thank you!
Driving 55-60mph on highway; was cut off by another vehicle; neon hit retainer wall due to failure of brakes. Upon impact with wall, air bags did not deploy. Was at dealer prior to accident several times about brakes.
Owner has abs brakes.when brakes were applied pedal went to the floor of vehicle, resulting in an accident. Also driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy. Cause unknown at 15 to 20 mph crash.
Thisis an used auto but it has many problems ,some were told to me by a mechanic that were recalls,there are many things wrong such as the floors fill up with water when it rains,the door hinges have rusted and broke,the brakes squeal,the motor leaks oil around the sealsthe fan doesn't kick on to cool the motor nor does the gauge register when it is hot. Are these things that the recalls take care of?
Abs brakes would make squealing noises first thing in moring, but later squealing noiseswould disappear. Brake pads are worn down. Passenger's window would be whistling; has no weather stripping. The spark plugs keeps blowing out.also, engine head gaskets are not working properly. Whenever the spark plugs are blown, the vehicle would just stop running.
Brakes: when driving and attempting to stop the car, the brakes will not slow the car down.for a split second, brakes make a humming noise and then they catch.they are okay for a while. Dealer says the anti-lock brake sensors are bad. Car has been in five times for brake sensors.
When consumer drives vehicle about 20 mph and steps on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, the brakes start making noise like grinding metal to metal. Sometimes she loses control of the vehicle while vehicle it is pulling to the left side.consumer had repaired the brakes before for this problem.dealer was contacted.
Constant problems with anti lock brake system.
Both the master cylinder and the power brake booster have been replaced.
Brakes and have replaced twice and still continue to squeak.i have found dozens of complaints online about the brakes, as well as the head gasket blowing. I have found hundreds of complaints from others who have also had to have the head gasket replaced within 5 years.
Anti-locks brakes failed several times.
Brakes squeaky from the date of purchase, egr valve was replaced at 39,000 miles. Enginehead gasket leaks at only 42,000 miles(est cost of all repairs $800)egr valve already paid for, wanting assistance from chrysler for head gasket.
The following are a list of problems we have had with this car:air flow knob failed, valve cover gaskets 3x's, head gasket, squeaking brakes, camshaft sensor seal failure, spark plug o-ring, spark plugs and wires, rear suspension came loose, loud exhaust.show us you can do the people who need your help some good.get us some answers!!!!!!
When applying the abs brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerates.please describe.
While going (25) mph on slick road conditions, when applying the brakes,the vehicle went offthe road, went into a ditch,hitting a tree head-on and there was no deployment of the air bags. Insurance adjustor is looking at vehicle.
Oil leak by head gasket leaking onto exhaust manifold. Replaced valve cover gasket (rocker arm cover gasket)& problem still exists - fire hazard. Based on info from mechanic chrysler has faulty head gaskets which have to be replaced by new process head gasket.need assistance with facilitating repair at dealer. I am also constantly replacing the brakes within less than 7 - 8 mos.less than everyday use of vehicle should not require 2 brake jobs per year.
Brake problems;when applyingbrakes they don't hold properly, vehicle sounds likes it isdragging.
I own a 1996 dodge neon. I took my car in to have the speed sensor fixed on it due to that is the code that came up on the check engine light. After the sensor was replaced the wiring harness under the hood fried 3 feet of it. The mechanic fixed the three feet of wiring and every thing was in working order. I took my car to moses lake which is approximately 100 miles from my house upon arriving. My neon stopped working. I had to have it towed from moses lake to altons tire shop in air way heights because i could not afford to tow it to dishman dodge on srpauge. Ihave pulled up the recall information on my car and because my vin was not included in the mass numbers it is not under warranty. I truly feel t hat it should be because the harness is fired due to the same reasons.
When applyingbrakes the pedal becomes rock hard, making it hard to stop vehicle. Dlr has not seen.
Brakes make noise and experience extended stopping distance.
Consumer states brakes are squeaky.
Head gasket failure at 48750 miles, problem repaired.brakes are noisy and cause extended stopping distance. The air circulation switch malfunctions,causing the windows to fog up.the brakes and air circulation problems have not been able to be fixed.
Brakes continually make noise.
Brakes squeak, especially first thing in the morning and afternoon/evening. After a few minutes the noise goes away but is very loud. Dealership mechanic stated, that moisture gets in through the hub caps openings, which makes brakes squeak. *cj
Brakes failed prior to recall notice.
Onsumer had an accident due to extended stopping distance,brakes faded, consumer was driving on dry pavement and traveling 25 mph , the vehicle skided to a stop. Consumer noticed the problem on 4 occasions.
Rear brake failed. Yh
Brakesfailed on several occasions, onceresulted in an accident.
Brakes do not catch whenneeded in an emergency situation.brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor, andvehicle loses power.
Brakes failed 3 times.
Brake problem; when applying the brakes under normal conditions the vehicle does not come to a completestop until the brake pedal is equal to the floor. This happens on regular road condtions, no inclement weather.dealer is aware of the condition, attempted to fix 6 times. Consumer still experiencing brake problems.
Customer said that she had a brake problem/ she took it to the dealership and they said that they couldn't fix the problem. Dealer also indicated that she should pick another car from the lot. She would like her money back and the dealership declined herrequest.
Failure on the brake pedal, the brake pedal goes to the floor,causing the consumer to almost have anaccident.brake pedal sometimes gets spongy, brakes do not bind up or go into abs.
The front brakes have been replaced twice and are in need of replacement again, they seem to wear excessively.*mjs
Oil leak is due to a gasket; transmission went out(could not use reverse until car was on 20 minutes or more), paint has been peeling for about 6 months now, numerous sets of brakes replaced
This car is junk, the head gaskets, air conditioning, brakes, electrical, everything is bad.if you call the corporate headquarters, they act like its a rare incident.from what i've read, this is not true.please help squeeze this lemon!
Could steer to left but could not get up the ravine, tried to turn right to avoid a utility pole ahead but steering wheel would not turn right, couldn't get back to theravine, attempted to turn right, steering wheel locked up and vehicle went into a utility pole, resulting in an injury.
Driving at approximately 35 mph or less brakes failed, causing loss of control. Consumer had to gear down. Had toturn into a street to avoid accident.this is anintermittent problem. Dealer is aware of problem.
Brakes failed.
When brakes were applied the vehicle would make grinding noise on front brakes. Dealer replaced rotors and pads on both front brakes.
Transmission malfunctioned. In addition, premature wear of front brake pads/rotors/headlights failed/electrical short due to severed wires/winshield washer bottle had hole in it and installed horn.
When starting out when car has sat long enough the brakes make a huge howling sound when coming to a stop. It sounds like something is stuck in the brakes. Taken to shop and they that there is nothing wrong with breaks. Can't find problem.
When applying the brakes there is a noise in the front . Please describe .
Customer states brake pedal goes to floor at times, dealership informed customer that front brake pads and rotors are worn low, front pads and rotors needed, there is a recall for the master cyliner rear piston seal on vehicles which may leak and cause a partial brake system loss, dealership would not honor master cylinder recall stating vehicle was not included, therefore customer declined to pay for service and vehicle was not repaired.
Vehicle squeals when brakes are applied.twice pads and rotorswere replacedat 35,000 and 80,000 miles.squealing stopped for 1 week. Startedsquealing again. Consumer's mechanic repairedvehicle.
My brakes squeek all the time.i've had the brakes cleaned to remove access dust and build up..and also had the front brake pads changed.this has all happened within the last 4 months. I also notice all my realives/friends experiance exactly the same type of squeeking that my car suffers from.if there hasn't been a recall, this should be considered.i don't know how dangerous this is, but it is at the very least, annoying and very very noticable.it happens in all types of weather conditions.wet/dry, cold/warm etc etc. Any feedback you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Rich martin
Front brakes failed twice, causing accident.
Customer states brake pedal goes to floor at times, dealership informed customer that front brake pads and rotors are worn low, front pads and rotors needed, there is a recall for the master cyliner rear piston seal on vehicles which may leak and cause a partial brake system loss, dealership would not honor master cylinder recall stating vehicle was not included, therefore customer declined to pay for service and vehicle was not repaired.
Engin ehead gasket blew out every 6-8 months/ brake caliper collapsed , and instrument panel dead; no assistance from dodge.
The defective right brake caliper "sticking, " causing the calipers to wear out andvehicle to sway to right side.almost caused an accident. Also while driving over a bump the defective suspension, caused the vehicle to hit the ground.vehicle also experiencedtransmission problem.dealer cannot determine problem.
When brakes are applied they grind.owner took the vehicle to an independent repair shop and was informed that the front caliper was sticking, not allowing the brake pads to function properly.owner then took vehicle to the dealer for an appointment.
Upon applying brakes pedal pulsates. Rotors and pads grab then release due to excessive wear to pads and warpage of rotors.also, during panic stop,entire vehicle vibrates. Dealer made several attempts to correct, problem still persists.
When driving there is a loud noise coming from the vehicle, and when applying the brakes there is a loud noise coming from the brakes.the brake pads and the rear brakes had been changed. Also, there is a problem with the right radio speaker.
After stopping a couple of times, and atthird time steering wheel shimmied and shook. Front brake rotors on both sides decomposed and flaked off inchunks which get caught under brake pads causign the steering uncontrolable.rotors and pads were replaced.
Engine, wire harness and brake problems.*phengine and wire harness were replaced twoor 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.*la
Abs brakes would make squealing noises first thing in moring, but later squealing noiseswould disappear. Brake pads are worn down. Passenger's window would be whistling; has no weather stripping. The spark plugs keeps blowing out.also, engine head gaskets are not working properly. Whenever the spark plugs are blown, the vehicle would just stop running.
Consumer experiences randombrake failure due to premature wear of pads and shoes,which causes vehicle not to stop properly when brakes are applied. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on several occasions. Dealer infomed consumer that nothing could be found. This incident is one of the factors which causes a vehicle to be totaled duringan accident. Dealer notified.
Engine, wire harness and brake problems.*phengine and wire harness were replaced twoor 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.*la
Upon applying brakes pedal pulsates. Rotors and pads grab then release due to excessive wear to pads and warpage of rotors.also, during panic stop,entire vehicle vibrates. Dealer made several attempts to correct, problem still persists.
There is excessive wear of brake rotors due to excess pitting of front rotors. Also casting of rotors have bubbles, causing damage to brake shoes. Problem has not been determined.
After stopping a couple of times, and atthird time steering wheel shimmied and shook. Front brake rotors on both sides decomposed and flaked off inchunks which get caught under brake pads causign the steering uncontrolable.rotors and pads were replaced.
Whenever the brakes were applied, they would squeak. Had noticed the rotors were rusting out. Had taken vehicle to dealer & told would not repair the rotors due to state using salt on the road. Also, the head gaskets had blown & started to leak a lot of oil.
The front disc brakes and front rotors fail every 20000 miles, they have been replaced twice and are in need of replacement again.
Brakes went out on vehicle while braking.vacuum booster was replaced which did not correct problem. Also brake rotors was replaced, but problem remains.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
While driving, brakes failed.contacted dealer who stated that brake line rusted, causing the problem.
Master cylinder failed/replaced. However problem persists.
The brake pedal becomes rock hard and there is no braking ability. After a couple of miles the pedal becomes soft and goes to the floor and the brakes lock up.master cylinder and power booster have been replaced,problem still exists.
While applying the brakes in a regular stopping situation, no inclement weather, the brakes went out. The pedal went to floor andvehicle kept moving. Driver used the emergency parking brake to stopvehicle. This happened without warning. The master cylinder andabs brakes were replaced by the dealer.
Every 18000 miles the head gasket has failed on the vehicle...brakes failed one time had master cylinder replaced...accident, brakes being investigated to see if accident could have been avoided...airbags did not deploy in frontal collision at speed of 15 mph...seat belt failed in frontal collision at 15 mph
This problem has been continuous.the problem i am having with my 1996 dodge neon has also been identified within this same year and model car and a recall was issued, however my car did not come from the same plant as the recalled neons.this does not change the fact that the same problem has been identified in the same product!!the dodge dealership said they would not honor the recall for my neon.is there anything i can do about this?
The vehicle was stalling and the instrument panel did not work at all .the manufacturer stated the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa recalls96v02600096v075000.
Customer states brake pedal goes to floor at times, dealership informed customer that front brake pads and rotors are worn low, front pads and rotors needed, there is a recall for the master cyliner rear piston seal on vehicles which may leak and cause a partial brake system loss, dealership would not honor master cylinder recall stating vehicle was not included, therefore customer declined to pay for service and vehicle was not repaired.
Both the master cylinder and the power brake booster have been replaced.
Consumer contacted dealer about recall#96v075000/manufacturer's recall 687, and dealer said parts will not be in for about 3 months.
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.
Customer states brake pedal goes to floor at times, dealership informed customer that front brake pads and rotors are worn low, front pads and rotors needed, there is a recall for the master cyliner rear piston seal on vehicles which may leak and cause a partial brake system loss, dealership would not honor master cylinder recall stating vehicle was not included, therefore customer declined to pay for service and vehicle was not repaired.
Vac assist sourced thru egr valve. Leak in egr valve allows exhaust condensate in vacuum assist - freezes in cold weather, brakes won't stop car
First, when it is cold, my brakes do not work.at first they do not go to the ground and the car takes a long time to come to a stop.fortunately this has only occured when car is started or when it is going less than 5mph.independent mechanic looking at it now.has replaced some brakes pads and services the brakes.water was found in a valve for the power assisted brakes, but the problem still occurs.this mechanic believes water is getting into the brake line but is unsure as to how.the problem does not occur every time i drive it so just when it seems to be okay the brakes fail again.another problem is the windows.even when the defrosters and defoggers are on, the side windows never defog, i need to constantly turn on rear refrost (every 5 min or so) so that i can see out of it.this is a new problem this winter.i cannot see out passenger or driver side window while driving.a third problem is the passenger side window, this is not a new problem .even when the window is all the way up wind howls in the window.you can see a gap and if it is raining water comes in.finally the last problem is also not a new problem.i does not seem to be related to the last problem because it occurred long before that problem.after it rains, water collects in the well between the inside an outside of the door (mostly on passenger side, but occasionally on drivers side)consequently when i open the door a puddle of water falls out on my feet.in the winter the water in the will freezes making it difficult ot open the door.i informed the dealer of this problem when it first occured and they informed me that it occured with all of the cars and that it was just a design flaw and they could do nothing about it.i left it at that although it bothered me.i am complaining now because so many things seem to be going wrong with the car.
Both the master cylinder and the power brake booster have been replaced.
Brakes went out on vehicle while braking.vacuum booster was replaced which did not correct problem. Also brake rotors was replaced, but problem remains.
Brake failure, power booster unit has water in the line, causing loss of brakes, in forrepairstill have same problem, brake pedal is real hard, has to use the emergency pedal to stop the vehicle.
The brake pedal becomes rock hard and there is no braking ability. After a couple of miles the pedal becomes soft and goes to the floor and the brakes lock up.master cylinder and power booster have been replaced,problem still exists.
Steering difficulty caused loss of control, resulting in an accident.
When it is wet outside vehicle loses all steering. Vehicle loses all power steering and the driver has to use both hands to steer the vehicle. Dealer does not have a clue on the problem concerning the steering.
Everytime that it rains the steering locks up, and driver loses steering completely.the dealership will not fix.
While driving vehicle through puddle of water loses control of vehicle. Owner cannot steer left or right.vehicle has not been taken to dealers.
While traveling on inclement weather the steering wheel will lock up.unabling him to turn the dealership is aware of the problem.nlm
Steering wheel lock up on highway.
When driving at 20 mph the steering wheel was coming off the steering column, causingthevehicle topull over and bring the vehicle to a stop.
I have had my car in for repair 4 times in 3 yrs. First the spark plugs were bad, had to be replace. Second the wires melted together in my steering wheel column, 4rd the fueld sensor went out in fuel pump had to have the fuel pump replaced. Ask warrenty company what most common problem with the dodge neon was they said the head gasket blowing, now i guess it's my turn for that i took to dealer today for oil leak , they said head gasket blown, need to tear down engine to make sure nothing else is bad ( cracked block / head) seems like an awful lot of problems for a car that's not that old and has been maintained, very dissapointed in vehicle
In may my steering column was replaced.it was again looked at in november of 1996.now, my steering column has once again failed.it takes 10 turns of my wheel to turn from one extreme to the other. Also,my head gasket, at 45000 miles started to leak.this shouldn't happen to a car 3 years old.
Consumer was involved in a rea rendcollision, seat belt failed to wotk properly and driver's head hit steering wheel, and is currently suffering from2 herniated discs. 3 year daughter wa sina car seat in the rear. Car seat moved out of place because seat belt failed to work properly. Also, when making any left or right turns steering column sounds a sif it is going to pop out.
Could steer to left but could not get up the ravine, tried to turn right to avoid a utility pole ahead but steering wheel would not turn right, couldn't get back to theravine, attempted to turn right, steering wheel locked up and vehicle went into a utility pole, resulting in an injury.
Going 30mph when the steering wheel had no response. Had heard a pop. Had vehicle towed. Mechanic could not locate problem. Too many broken parts.
Whenever drivings vehicle under wet conditions the power steering will stop working, when turning the wheel, it doesn't return as it should. After drying it will begin working correctly. The dealer has been contacted.
Power steering pulley bent.
The consumer had to use excessive force to turnthe steering wheel in any direction, the power steering fluid was inspected and was determined to be adequate.
While making a left turn while driving very slowy, car continued to go striaght, causingright front tire to hitcurb.vehicle was towed to the dealership. The steering spindle and knuckle assembly was replaced at the dealers.
Vehicle experiences problems with pulling and noise in the front end, recall repairs were performed on the wheel bearings and the steering knuckles, consumer was not informed of the recall notices prior to incidents.
Noise while turning steering wheel due to failure of the knuckles.
Engine gaskets and seals and rack and pinionsteering failed.
Dear sir's, it was some-what hard to be really acurate on the milages in your form, but while these things were going on, i was keeping notes. I compiled them all down to a journal type document, dates & times. (06) pages. And i can further extend points in there, in a phone conversation. I will be happy to send you a copy of this also. Respectfully, e w. Moss. No safetyd efect listed.
Would like to know why this head gasket problem has not prompted a recall. I put 3-4 qts of oil in a week. Can not afford to get ot fixed now. Shouldn't have to after 27,000 mls. I'll never buy dodge again.
The defective automatic transmission in this vehicle causes the engine to stop when decelerating. The defective transmission is a common problem for this years model according to local transmission shops. Also the transmission was changed for the next years model.
Vehicle was making a crunching noise, and was uncontrollable at high speeds. This was due to a faulty rack and pinion steering. Dealer has not been able to repair vehicle.
Consumer states the chassis bolts on vehicle became loose.
Consumer states the chassis bolts on vehicle became loose.
Peeling paint from dodge 1996 neon. Large flakes fall off while driving, or simply parked.
My 1996 dodge neonhad two head gasket failures to date now. The first was repaired 29,000 miles ago, and now, at 89,000 miles, ihad another head gasket fail on me. The car is also peeling paint excessively. Instead of under ten years old, the car looks over twenty years old!
Paint peeled of the entire roof of the car and is starting to peel on the trunk.
Thisis an used auto but it has many problems ,some were told to me by a mechanic that were recalls,there are many things wrong such as the floors fill up with water when it rains,the door hinges have rusted and broke,the brakes squeal,the motor leaks oil around the sealsthe fan doesn't kick on to cool the motor nor does the gauge register when it is hot. Are these things that the recalls take care of?
While driving, flakes of paint were peeling of the vehicle.
When there is a rain stormtwo inches of rain comesinside ofvehicle.
The rear bumper is cracked and crooked. Dealer has not seen.
Bad defect of head gasket seal and door panel/control panel.
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.
Front passenger door panel was slipping off, causing the passenger to get trapped in the vehicle. The panel was under warranties, but the dealer never received the parts. This problem caused the door panel to stick and lock the passenger inside the car.
Getting out of vehicle, window was down, shut driver's side door and it exploded/shattered; took to dealer for repairs, was informed that it should not have happened.
No summary provided by consumer.( dot number: tire size: 185r14 )
Door not closing properly resulting in water leakage.
Door hinges cracking on both sides.
Thisis an used auto but it has many problems ,some were told to me by a mechanic that were recalls,there are many things wrong such as the floors fill up with water when it rains,the door hinges have rusted and broke,the brakes squeal,the motor leaks oil around the sealsthe fan doesn't kick on to cool the motor nor does the gauge register when it is hot. Are these things that the recalls take care of?
The paint peeled off the entire roof in a period of one or two days.the weather was fair and the car was not exposed to any substances that might be damaging to the paint.now the sides of the car are beginning to peel as well (7/2003).i have seen many other neon's of the same color (bright purple-blue) with paint peeling off in huge chunks.
When ever it rains water accumulatesin the trunk areaand all over the rug in the rear of vehicle. Itleaves a mildew smell, and causes door knobs to rust. Please provide any further information.ph
- the contact owns a 1996 dodge neon.the contact stated that the paint onthe vehicle was chipping on the trunk of the vehicle.the contact stated that every 1996 white dodge neon that she saw had the same problem with the paint chipping on the trunk of the vehicle.the failure and current mileage were both 132,000 .
Trunk springs not strong enough to hold lid open against wind gusts. *dsh
In severial neon's there has been water damage due to improperly sealed trunks and rear lights.water comes in.settles in tire well, then seeps into back seat and onto floor.to get this fixed$720. In cost.the back area fills up with water.the rugs mildew as well as the rear seat.the bolts on drivers seat rusted in short time.
Every time it rains, water comes in through the area where the back passenger door meets with the body of the car, causing rain to pool on the floor of the back seat and then the seat gets wet and the back of the seat also. I have made sure that window and door are securely closed. I can see no obvious reason for the rain to be getting into the car. It only does it on the back passenger side. Please advise me of ways to remedy this situation as soon as possible. The car is in mint condition and i wold like to keep it that way. Now the carpet and seat smells musy and i can't let my children ride in the car.
Paint turns cloudy then peels off. No safety defect.
Water leak in frontof driver's side cabin.
The defective right brake caliper "sticking, " causing the calipers to wear out andvehicle to sway to right side.almost caused an accident. Also while driving over a bump the defective suspension, caused the vehicle to hit the ground.vehicle also experiencedtransmission problem.dealer cannot determine problem.
Dear sir's, it was some-what hard to be really acurate on the milages in your form, but while these things were going on, i was keeping notes. I compiled them all down to a journal type document, dates & times. (06) pages. And i can further extend points in there, in a phone conversation. I will be happy to send you a copy of this also. Respectfully, e w. Moss. No safetyd efect listed.
After stopping a couple of times, and atthird time steering wheel shimmied and shook. Front brake rotors on both sides decomposed and flaked off inchunks which get caught under brake pads causign the steering uncontrolable.rotors and pads were replaced.
Vehicle has had front end noise and brake failure since its purchase.
Front end pops and makes noise.
Vehicle experiences problems with pulling and noise in the front end, recall repairs were performed on the wheel bearings and the steering knuckles, consumer was not informed of the recall notices prior to incidents.
The following are a list of problems we have had with this car:air flow knob failed, valve cover gaskets 3x's, head gasket, squeaking brakes, camshaft sensor seal failure, spark plug o-ring, spark plugs and wires, rear suspension came loose, loud exhaust.show us you can do the people who need your help some good.get us some answers!!!!!!
Goodyear tires replaced due to poor quality.
Excessive tire wear in the front....head gasket blown and leaking oil badly...excessive gas consumption, (180 miles to a 12 gallon tank) dashboard cluster (all guages including, speedodmeter, odometer, and fuel and temp guages) does not work at all now...was shorting out and coming on from time to time but does not work at all now....( dot number: tire size: p165/80r13 )
Instrument panel (dash gauges) has a short and does not work, this includes the speedometer, odometer, and fuel &temp gauges. Engine head gasket is blown and is leaking oil badly, and excessive tire wear on the front of the car... Car is experiencing excessive gas consumption... Goes about 180 miles to a full 12 gallon tank of gas...it passes everything but a gas station... A tech at the dealership (ragland dodge, angleton texas) told me that these are very common problems with the dodge neon...( dot number: tire size: 165/80r/13 )
Paint defective, peeling from trunk section. No accident or vandalism caused paint to peel. No safety defect listed in the summary.
Instrument panel failed 500 miles after the warranty expired.odometer, speedometer, tripometer, fuel gauge and all the warning lights stopped working.the speedometer will then reset itself and then work for a few miles, then quit.
1996 dodge neon.*ph***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****767968
This is the second replacement. Have other issues. No safety defect listed in the summary.
Engine check light comes on/off.vehicle intermittentlystalls. Dealer has seen vehicle4 times and no solution found.
Engin ehead gasket blew out every 6-8 months/ brake caliper collapsed , and instrument panel dead; no assistance from dodge.
Would like to know if this is a manufacturers faulty part. The neon is only 2 to 3 years old and should not have a blown head gasket!reguarly give tune ups, so not entirely sure why the car alreadyhas a blown head gasket.
When drivingvehicle started missing when driving at 30 mph. Engine check light was illuminated on the dashboard when the head gasket blew. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
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Every 18000 miles the head gasket has failed on the vehicle...brakes failed one time had master cylinder replaced...accident, brakes being investigated to see if accident could have been avoided...airbags did not deploy in frontal collision at speed of 15 mph...seat belt failed in frontal collision at 15 mph
The consumer noticed paint peeling off of the vehicle immediately after the purchase and saw a few other vehicles of the same color with the same problem.mrscc*nlm
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I have contacted your agency on several ocassions with no reply or results. Just by browsing the complaints of other neon owners, it is obvious this car has problems. If you cannot intervene on the behalf of the consumers, then why waste our time. We may as well just put it in the hands of lawyers. No safety defect listed in the summary.
By taking care of my car, ie. Washing and waxing it,i ended up keeping a known factory defect from occuring untill after their three year warranty.then 70% of the paint pealed off the roof and trunk of my car when i washed it one day.i was told by the dealer that the manufacturer knew about it but was never forced to issue a recall or notify customers.when the manufacture was contacted they said that it was out of warenty but out of the goodness of their heart they would pay $285.00 toward having it repainted at a dodge dealerbwho would charge me $2,800.00 because the problem is with the electro primer and the car would need to be stripped to the bare metal and reprimed.
I have had the trunk repainted once befor for the same reason while under warenty , now it is pealing off the top , the warenty is out , and no one can help me , i cant even get hold of the paint to do it my self because dodge no longer carries the the prodect ........just looking for a liitle advise or help , if any information is needed please email or call , [email protected] .......... Thank you
Cylinder head was pitted and cracked,head gasket needs to be replacedcan't get replacement parts,because of national back order.maybe we could drive 250 miles to columbia mo. They might have part; had to go to junk yard for cylindar head still no gasket...new parts not in parts books they have up to 96,but not 96...al's machine shop inbelleville, il. Stated there had been at least 60 heads replaced inthe area.consequently we have a car that hasn't been in operatio since october, this is 11/12/98
Since purchase in 1996 owner has had continuous problems with vehicle. 4 new tires in nov 1997, because of front end problems - all 4 tires were badly worn.2 front end alignments, and several wheel balances.front brake replacement because of squealing since purchase date. Oil leak. Problems shifting to reverse. Rear seatbelt is locked. Plus additional problem.
Nine times out of ten, when driving my 1996 dodge neon, the speedometer and odometer do not work.the speedometer usually stays at zero, however, it sometimes fluctuates between zero and fifteen mph even when traveling with the flow of traffic between 40-55 mph.
I have talked to several auto mechanics about this particular defect, and have been told that this is not an uncommon problem with the neons. I'm hoping that enough people will report this defect, so the manufacurer will issue a recall.
This car has had 3 transmissions and now needs another with only 56,200 miles. It has also had a starter, radiator,battery, 7 front right tires(none from nails etc.),2 head gaskets,egr valve,multifunction switch, 2 sets of brakes(which still make noise).our mechanic has told us that the 96 neon is a lemon.the brakes are made from a metal that rusts very quickly and the head gaskets are faulty andwill continue to have problems. What can i say about the transmission?? is 4 too many for a car with only 50+thousand miles?? help!!!!( dot number: tire size: 1857014 )
Watercoming in from dash which causes the water toleak from the floorboard. This defecthappens only when it is raining. Dealer has torn out dash, cannot figure out where the wateris coming from. Also, airbags' screws are loosening which causes themto make noises.
When pressing the brakes car shuts down. None of the gauges work.dealer will be contacted.
Driving on the expressway without warning the vehicle die out. Restarted the vehicle 5 to 10 minutes later and the check engine light came on.experienced problem 4 times before and the problem has not been remedied. Please describe details.
While drivingall gauges were reading "0" and did not work no matter how fast /slow vehicle was going.
Gauges on the panel fail intermittently.
Excessive tire wear in the front....head gasket blown and leaking oil badly...excessive gas consumption, (180 miles to a 12 gallon tank) dashboard cluster (all guages including, speedodmeter, odometer, and fuel and temp guages) does not work at all now...was shorting out and coming on from time to time but does not work at all now....( dot number: tire size: p165/80r13 )
If this is a common problem with neons what is the manufactures doing about it and what can the people who are stuck with them do about it?
Engine warning light continually comes on.she has had her vehicle in for service on the engine light before.
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Check engine light/oil lights comes on.
When driving at 50 mph the engine check light came on and the cosnumer lost power and the vehilce will died out and thencme back on.also, whenever the radio or the a/c was on the vehicle will shut down.
Instrument panel (dash gauges) has a short and does not work, this includes the speedometer, odometer, and fuel &temp gauges. Engine head gasket is blown and is leaking oil badly, and excessive tire wear on the front of the car... Car is experiencing excessive gas consumption... Goes about 180 miles to a full 12 gallon tank of gas...it passes everything but a gas station... A tech at the dealership (ragland dodge, angleton texas) told me that these are very common problems with the dodge neon...( dot number: tire size: 165/80r/13 )
All instruments, speedometre/odometer, fuel guage, and temperature guage fail intermittently.
While driving consumer noticed that speedometer was not registering the correct speed. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic could not determine the cause of the problem.
Cruise control failed due to disconnection.
Continuous problems with engine & electrical system. Car has accelerated by itself, at one point we had to pull over and shut it off to regain control/speed. Newest problem is engine shuts off/stalls while driving, causing loss of ability to steer and brake, caused accident.
Throttle body needed cleaning, causing vehicle stalling.
Throttle system failure.
Vehicle's manual transmission has unwanted acceleration if brake pedal is apllied for a period of time , then the rpms will reduce.
Chrysler issued an internal bulletin regarding this problem. They will not issue a recall, speed control is a very serious issue.
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Whencar is accelerating at low speed it stalls,took to dealerfive times and some parts were replaced,will sendin the work papers.
Consumer states that the throttle body is dirty.
While driving at highway speedsvehicle will suddenly have a burst of speed, and thenit slows down on its own,jerking very hard. Dealer has been contacted.
While driving the throttle sticks, causing the vehicle to increase speed,will not decrease speed until consumer pulls emergency parking brake or shuts ignitiion off.
Had head gasket replaced in july 1998.currently, leaking again. Dealer told consumer first time, dealer had to use faulty part. Dodge paid for repairfirst time. Currently, they refuse. Also, had to haveair conditioner and cruise control replaced. The a/c failed for the second time.brakes make loud noise.
Stopped at a stop light when the light turned green, the driver punched lightly down on the accelerator and seemed the left side had died because the left side did not move, causing vehicle to pull to the left. Could not hold on road.
Idle stuck in position.
A/c and defroster problems.
Heaterwent 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.
First, when it is cold, my brakes do not work.at first they do not go to the ground and the car takes a long time to come to a stop.fortunately this has only occured when car is started or when it is going less than 5mph.independent mechanic looking at it now.has replaced some brakes pads and services the brakes.water was found in a valve for the power assisted brakes, but the problem still occurs.this mechanic believes water is getting into the brake line but is unsure as to how.the problem does not occur every time i drive it so just when it seems to be okay the brakes fail again.another problem is the windows.even when the defrosters and defoggers are on, the side windows never defog, i need to constantly turn on rear refrost (every 5 min or so) so that i can see out of it.this is a new problem this winter.i cannot see out passenger or driver side window while driving.a third problem is the passenger side window, this is not a new problem .even when the window is all the way up wind howls in the window.you can see a gap and if it is raining water comes in.finally the last problem is also not a new problem.i does not seem to be related to the last problem because it occurred long before that problem.after it rains, water collects in the well between the inside an outside of the door (mostly on passenger side, but occasionally on drivers side)consequently when i open the door a puddle of water falls out on my feet.in the winter the water in the will freezes making it difficult ot open the door.i informed the dealer of this problem when it first occured and they informed me that it occured with all of the cars and that it was just a design flaw and they could do nothing about it.i left it at that although it bothered me.i am complaining now because so many things seem to be going wrong with the car.
Head gasket failure at 48750 miles, problem repaired.brakes are noisy and cause extended stopping distance. The air circulation switch malfunctions,causing the windows to fog up.the brakes and air circulation problems have not been able to be fixed.
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.
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The drivers side and passenger side rearview mirrors, develop cracks over time.these cracks obstruct drivers vision. Please provide any further information. Mr
Windows rattle.
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 noisewhich continues until signal is turned off.original head gasket replaced and now replacement is going out.
Under normal conditions while closing drivers side door, door glass shattered.problem occurred four times. The second time 9-year old son shutthe door andglass shattered. Thirdand fourth timeswhen driver shut door, the glass shattered.
Window rattles in door due to poor fit of weather-stripping, window rolled down and shattered in door.
Consumer states the drivers side and passenger side windows are misaligned.
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.
First, when it is cold, my brakes do not work.at first they do not go to the ground and the car takes a long time to come to a stop.fortunately this has only occured when car is started or when it is going less than 5mph.independent mechanic looking at it now.has replaced some brakes pads and services the brakes.water was found in a valve for the power assisted brakes, but the problem still occurs.this mechanic believes water is getting into the brake line but is unsure as to how.the problem does not occur every time i drive it so just when it seems to be okay the brakes fail again.another problem is the windows.even when the defrosters and defoggers are on, the side windows never defog, i need to constantly turn on rear refrost (every 5 min or so) so that i can see out of it.this is a new problem this winter.i cannot see out passenger or driver side window while driving.a third problem is the passenger side window, this is not a new problem .even when the window is all the way up wind howls in the window.you can see a gap and if it is raining water comes in.finally the last problem is also not a new problem.i does not seem to be related to the last problem because it occurred long before that problem.after it rains, water collects in the well between the inside an outside of the door (mostly on passenger side, but occasionally on drivers side)consequently when i open the door a puddle of water falls out on my feet.in the winter the water in the will freezes making it difficult ot open the door.i informed the dealer of this problem when it first occured and they informed me that it occured with all of the cars and that it was just a design flaw and they could do nothing about it.i left it at that although it bothered me.i am complaining now because so many things seem to be going wrong with the car.
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.
Window off track resulting in cracking of glass.
Transmission malfunctioned. In addition, premature wear of front brake pads/rotors/headlights failed/electrical short due to severed wires/winshield washer bottle had hole in it and installed horn.
While drivingentire electrical system went out. Had no interior or outside lights. Had some leakage fromtransmission andengine. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic repairedleakages/starter/head gaskets/ oil pressure switch, and windshieldwipers. 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.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhoodcaused the fan relay to malfunction which caused the engine to overheat.
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