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.
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.
: 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.
The vehicle was stalling and the instrument panel did not work at all. The manufacturer stated the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA recalls 96V026000 96V075000.
Wiring harness burned and short circuited some fuses. The fuel pump box shorted 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 spark plug 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.
A short in the wiring harness caused the vehicle to stall and headlight failure. There was an electrical wire harness front underhood recall 96V026000 concerning the electrical system wiring front 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.
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.
Vehicle will stall over 65 mph, dealer determined wiring harness under the hood would short out, causing stalling. Wiring harness was replaced. At this time, vehicle is stalling again when over 65 mph.
Intermittently vehicle would stall out and die without any indication. A recall has been issued. However this vehicle was not part of recall due to the VIN. Please
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 this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further information.
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 vehicle is not included due to VIN.
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.
Consumer was traveling on highway and emergency light went off. Vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled over to the shoulders. Vehicle was towed, and mechanic told consumer that the wires to harness had melted.
Vehicle is experiencing the same electrical problem as mentioned in manufacturer's recall 7599. Dealer advised consumer that a new engine harness is required.
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