1997 DODGE NEON Structurebody Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 1997 DODGE NEON
8 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE NEON. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
I HAVE A 1997 DODGE NEON. WITHIN THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS THE PAINT HAS SUDDENLY STARTED TO PEEL AND BUCKLE AS IF THE PRIMER NO LONGER HOLDS IT. I HAVE NOTICED THE PAINT ON OTHER NEONS AS I AM DRIVING ARE ALSO PEELING THE SAME WAY. *LA
1997 DODGE NEON - HEAD GASKET LEAKED - WAS REPLACED FOR A SMALL FEE ONCE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. NOW WE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE PAINT ON THE TRUCK AND SIDE PEELING AND BUBBLING OFF. WHAT CAN WE DO? CAN WE CONTACT THE DEALER TO HAVE THE CAR REPAINTED? I'VE NOTICED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING THIS PROBLEM WITH NEONS. *LA
THIS IS THE 4TH TIME THE PAINT IS PEELING FROM MY LAPUIS BLUE NEON. WHY WON'T THEY REPAINT THE ENTIRE CAR?*AK
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PAINT DEFECT. MR
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CONSUMER OFTEN FINDS WATER ON FLOORBOARD WHETHER IT RAINS OR NOT, AND DOES NOT KNOW WHERE IT IS COMING FROM. DEALER HAS A BRAND NEW AUTOMOBILE ON THE LOT AND IT DOES THE SAMETHING. CANNOT FIND THE CAUSE.*AK
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ROOF IS LIFTING WATER LICKING INTO CAR. *AK
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I BOUGHT THIS NEON IN AUGUST OF 1998, IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASE. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WORKED ON TWICE. WHEN YOU GO OVER 60MPH THE STEERING WHEEL RATTLES. THE SPEAKERS FOR THE RADIO WORK SOMETIMES. THE OVERHEAD LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. WHEN IT RAINS THE FRONT FLOOR BOARDS GET SOAKED WITH WATER. LAST MONTH THE I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE HEADGASKET, AND AFTER SEVERAL CALLS THE THE MANUFACTURER THEY PAID HALF, BUT THE NEXT DAY THE ENGINE STARTED TO KNOCK SEVERLY.
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BIGGEST CONCERN AT THIS POINT IS THE AIR AND WATER LEAK. THIS HAS GONE ALL THE WAY UP TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. AIR LEAK IS SO LOUD I FEEL IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN. WE CANNOT HEAR SIRENS OR ANYTHING ELSE BUT AIR FOR THAT MATTER. ALAMO CAR COMPANY AND CHRYSLER SAY IT IS NOT REPAIRABLE AND AIR AND WATER LEAKS ARE COMMON IN NEONS. WE REQUESTED THEY BUY OUR VEHICLE BACK FOR THE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WE'VE HAD WITH IT, BUT THEY REFUSED TO. THEY OFFERED US A 6 YEAR/75,000 MILE WARRANTY. WE HAD PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WHEN WE PURCHASED OUR VEHICLE, SO THIS IS USELESS. IT IS ALSO USELESS BECAUSE CHRYSLER STATES THEY CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM, SO HOW WILL THE WARRANTY HELP THE AIR AND WATER FROM LEAKING. I HAVE ALL DOCUMENTATION ON HAND. *AK
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
151 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
47 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
31 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
21 complaints
Unknown Or Other
21 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
17 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
10 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
10 complaints
Air Bags
9 complaints
Electrical System
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
7 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
6 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
6 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
5 complaints
Structurebodydoor
5 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Interior Lighting
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint