Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 1996 Dodge Neon.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
Nine times out of ten, when driving my 1996 Dodge Neon, the speedometer and odometer do not work. The speedometer usually stays at zero, however, it sometimes fluctuates between zero and fifteen mph even when traveling with the flow of traffic between 40-55 mph.
By taking care of my car, ie. Washing and waxing it, I ended up keeping a known factory defect from occuring untill after their three year warranty. Then 70% of the paint pealed off the roof and trunk of my car when I washed it one day. I was told by the dealer that the manufacturer knew about it but was never forced to issue a recall or notify customers. When the manufacture was contacted they said that it was out of warenty but out of the goodness of their heart they would pay $285. 00 toward having it repainted at a Dodge dealerbwho would charge me $2,800. 00 because the problem is with the electro primer and the car would need to be stripped to the bare metal and reprimed.
1996 Dodge Neon. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****767968.
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I have contacted your agency on several ocassions with no reply or results. Just by browsing the complaints of other Neon owners, it is obvious this car has problems. If you cannot intervene on the behalf of the consumers, then why waste our time. We may as well just put it in the hands of lawyers. No safety defect listed in the summary.
This is the second replacement. Have other issues. No safety defect listed in the summary.
Paint defective, peeling from trunk section. No accident or vandalism caused paint to peel. No safety defect listed in the summary.
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I have talked to several auto mechanics about this particular defect, and have been told that this is not an uncommon problem with the Neons. I'm hoping that enough people will report this defect, so the manufacurer will issue a recall.
If this is a common problem with Neons what is the manufactures doing about it and what can the people who are stuck with them do about it?.
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Would like to know if this is a manufacturers faulty part. The Neon is only 2 to 3 years old and should not have a blown head gasket! reguarly give tune ups, so not entirely sure why the car already has a blown head gasket.
Cylinder head was pitted and cracked,head gasket needs to be replaced can't get replacement parts,because of national back order. Maybe we could drive 250 miles to columbia mo. They might have part; had to go to junk yard for cylindar head still no gasket. . . New parts not in parts books they have up to 96,but not 96. . . Al's machine shop in belleville, IL. Stated there had been at least 60 heads replaced in the area. Consequently we have a car that hasn't been in operatio since October, this is 11/12/98.
Instrument panel failed 500 miles after the warranty expired. Odometer, speedometer, tripometer, fuel gauge and all the warning lights stopped working. The speedometer will then reset itself and then work for a few miles, then quit.
All instruments, speedometre/odometer, fuel guage, and temperature guage fail intermittently.
Gauges on the panel fail intermittently.
Engine warning light continually comes on. She has had her vehicle in for service on the engine light before.
Since purchase in 1996 owner has had continuous problems with vehicle. 4 new tires in Nov 1997, because of front end problems - all 4 tires were badly worn. 2 front end alignments, and several wheel balances. Front brake replacement because of squealing since purchase date. Oil leak. Problems shifting to reverse. Rear seatbelt is locked. Plus additional problem.
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Check engine light/oil lights comes on.
The consumer noticed paint peeling off of the vehicle immediately after the purchase and saw a few other vehicles of the same color with the same problem. Mr scc.
While driving all gauges were reading "0" and did not work no matter how fast /slow vehicle was going.
I have had the trunk repainted once befor for the same reason while under warenty , now it is pealing off the top , the warenty is out , and no one can help me , I cant even get hold of the paint to do it my self because Dodge no longer carries the the prodect . . . . . . . . Just looking for a liitle advise or help , if any information is needed please email or call , cirix98@hotmail. Com . . . . . . . . . . Thank you.
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