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1996 DODGE NEON Electrical Systemignition Problems

11 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 1996 DODGE NEON

11 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE NEON. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

11
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemignition Complaints

#10073007 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD CAUSED THE FAN RELAY TO MALFUNCTION WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.*AK
#10053741 |
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK
#10050437 |
VEHICLE KEEPS TURNING OFF UPON STARTING AND SOMETIMES WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *AK
#897609 |
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. *AK
#746645 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#785247 |
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH SPARK PLUG TUBES. *SLC
#742002 |
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.
#738361 | Crash
CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CAR HAS ACCELERATED BY ITSELF, AT ONE POINT WE HAD TO PULL OVER AND SHUT IT OFF TO REGAIN CONTROL/SPEED. NEWEST PROBLEM IS ENGINE SHUTS OFF/STALLS WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING LOSS OF ABILITY TO STEER AND BRAKE, CAUSED ACCIDENT. *AK
#875564 |
AT ANY SPEED CAR WILL DIE. CONSUMER WILL NOT HAVE POWER STEERING. CONSUMER FEARS THAT MAY HAVE A WRECK BECAUSE OF NO STEERING OR LOSS OF SPEED ON HIGHWAY. *AK THERE WAS NO WARNING OF ANY KIND BEFORE THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED ONLY BECAUSE IT WAS NOT BUILT AT A GIVEN PLANT WHILE THE PROBLEM IS SIMILAR TO THOSE THAT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE. *YH
#784400 |
SPARK PLUG FAILURE CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN DRIVING, BACKFIRE AND MISFIRE. YH
#807713 |
OWNER STATES THAT ENGINE STALLS WHILE TURNING THE CORNER, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERS TWICE AND THEY COULD NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

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 Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 11 complaints Visibilitywindshield 11 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 10 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 8 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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