This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Fuel pump (20A) fuse randomly blows. 30A fuses used and also randomly blow causing vehicle to stall. No indication of problem with fuel pump itself. O2 sensor and egr valve has been replaced. Mechanics have been unable to isolate the cause but have found different variations of circuit/wiring diagrams for this '95 Neon sport model vehicle. Mechanics have also received varying advice from Dodge dealerships on the cause and remedy. Result is safety hazard to vehicle driver and occupants if the system fails in traffic.
Fuel pump - has extra port that is capped with a non-reenforced rubber cap. The rubber cap appears to have exploded on the end of the cap while the car was sitting in a parking lot. The rupture of the cap allowed gasoline to drip about 1 drop per second. On this car the exhaust pipes are close to the fuel tank. Gas fumes were highly noticeable in the passenger compartment. Thank goodness for nonsmoker, no sparks, and a guardian angel...my daugther drove the car 7 miles home. This reminds me of the Ford pinto fire possibilities. Mopar parts does not stock the rubber cap (maybe $1) but will sell the entire fuel pump for just under $300 plus installation. 2) engine - engine failed on cylinder 4 with lost power, etc. Had warranty and most of part/labor covered. Called Chrysler hotline several times and was assured there were no problems being reported with this car (same story at dealer). 3) brakes/air conditioner - failure occurred after car 1 yr old, warranty covered most of costs 4) the failure of the fuel pump component is the most startling of the problems with this car. I sincerely hope that no other Neon owner ever experiences this part failure.
While driivng the vehicle on expressway, going (70) mph the vehicle stalled and the engine just stopped. The vehilce was towed and the fuel pump was replaced. Consumer experienced the same problem on 9/25/97. Vehicle was towed to dealership, and dealer could not find a problem with vehicle.
Vehicle stalls out at any speed, with and without cruise control on. Tt dealership replaced fuel pump and vehicle seems to be operating okay, however prior to consumer purchasing vehicle, fuel pump was replaced before 453 miles were on vehicle.
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