10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Dodge Neon engine problems

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1996 Dodge Neon Owner Comments (Page 2 of 5)

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problem #65

Feb 162000

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving entire electrical system went out. Had no interior or outside lights. Had some leakage from transmission and engine. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic repaired leakages/starter/head gaskets/ oil pressure switch, and windshield wipers. 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.

- Wooster, MA, USA

problem #64

Sep 112000

Neon

  • miles
Engine oil leaking problem went worse wnd worse, even after changing some potential parts of the engine.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #63

Jun 011998

Neon

  • miles
This is a problem with alot of 1996-when are they going to recall it( dot number: )

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #62

Mar 012000

Neon

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

No summary

- Bath, NY, USA

problem #61

Sep 182000

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
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

- Scarborough, ME, USA

problem #60

Aug 212000

Neon

  • miles
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!!

- Kempner, TX, USA

problem #59

Sep 062000

Neon

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Fremont, NC, USA

problem #58

Aug 212000

Neon

  • miles
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!!

- Kempner, TX, USA

problem #57

Sep 062000

Neon

  • miles
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.

- Fremont, NC, USA

problem #56

Jun 011998

Neon

  • miles
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.

- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA

problem #55

Jan 251997

Neon

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Dodge Neon suck!!!!! I bought the vehicle on 1/5/97 and head gasket fail on 1/24/97. I have paid to replace 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.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #54

Mar 102000

Neon

  • miles
No summary

- Pensacaola, FL, USA

problem #53

Apr 141998

Neon

  • miles
No summary

- Columbia, MO, USA

problem #52

Dec 281999

Neon

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Harker Heights, TX, USA

problem #51

Jun 201999

Neon

  • miles
Oil lekage; consumer gotten two different reasons where it could be coming from. Dealer nor mechanic can't really determine what the problem was. Consumer saw leakage fom under left front tire.

- Utica, NY, USA

problem #50

Jan 242000

Neon

  • miles
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.

- White Plains, NY, USA

problem #49

Jul 052000

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
When driving vehicle 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.

- Vidor, TX, USA

problem #48

May 302000

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
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.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #47

Mar 302000

Neon

  • miles
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.

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

problem #46

Oct 011999

Neon

  • miles
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.

- Severn, MD, USA

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