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1996 DODGE NEON Electrical Systemhorn Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemhorn Issues in the 1996 DODGE NEON

8 electrical systemhorn complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE NEON. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemhorn Complaints

#745022 |
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.*AK
#880929 |
HORN HAS BEEEN REPLACED TWICE. HORNS BLOWS INVOLUNTARILY. DEALER BELIEVES HORN PAD & AIRBAG WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THERE ARE TIMES IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. *AK
#719509 |
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...
#856563 |
IN COLD WEATHER CONDITITIONS HORN GOES OFF AND SOUNDS UNTIL THE BATTERY IS DRAINED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PARTS OF BEEN REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#844401 |
THE HORN ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTIONED IN COLD WEATHER, BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK *YC
#525184 |
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. *AK
#603732 |
HORN FAILED.
#977169 |
HORN DOES NOT WORK, VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS THE SAFETY INSPECTION, REPLACED HORN TWICE. TT

Other 1996 DODGE NEON Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingengine 251 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 85 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 37 complaints Unknown Or Other 37 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 28 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 28 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 26 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 22 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 15 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 13 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 13 complaints Electrical System 12 complaints Power Train 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 12 complaints Electrical Systemignition 11 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 11 complaints Visibilitywindshield 11 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 10 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 8 complaints Air Bags 7 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 5 complaints Fuel System Other 5 complaints Steering 5 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 5 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 4 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 4 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 4 complaints Suspensionfront 4 complaints Tires 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Suspension 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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