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.
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 and will 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 )
When traveling vehicle cut off without prior warning, causing a rear end collision. No lights illiumanted on the dashboard, indicating vehicle had cut off. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Manufacturer's recall number 676 concerns the same type of problem unsure if the vehicle is included.
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.
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.
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 )
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
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 my car 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 $700 more/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 him why 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. I called 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
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- Paola, KS, USA