Ignition Module problems of the 1996 Dodge Neon

Seven problems related to ignition module have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ignition Module problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2000

Vehicle stalls at speeds over 50 mph. Lately, vehicle has been stalling weekly. Taken to dealer 4 times. Dealer replaced fuel injector wiring harness/ fuel pump, and computer twice. This did not remedy the problem.

2 Ignition Module problem

Failure Date: 12/23/1999

The following are a list of problems we have had with this car: air flow knob failed, valve cover gaskets 3x's, head gasket, squeaking brakes, camshaft sensor seal failure, spark plug o-ring, spark plugs and wires, rear suspension came loose, loud exhaust. Show us you can do the people who need your help some good. Get us some answers!!!!!!.

3 Ignition Module problem

Failure Date: 12/18/1998

Abs brakes would make squealing noises first thing in moring, but later squealing noises would disappear. Brake pads are worn down. Passenger's window would be whistling; has no weather stripping. The spark plugs keeps blowing out. Also, engine head gaskets are not working properly. Whenever the spark plugs are blown, the vehicle would just stop running.

4 Ignition Module problem

Failure Date: 10/10/1998

While driving the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause an accident. Dealer replaced spark plugs/head gaskets, etc. Problem is still occurring, dlr cannot determine problem, cause unknown. Please provide details.

5 Ignition Module problem

Failure Date: 07/23/1998

The computer control module does not work, leaving the consumer not knowing how mauch gas, or what speed he is traveling. Dealer has been contacted.

6 Ignition Module problem

Failure Date: 02/25/1998

This was consumers fourth time of having head gaskets fixed. On 02-25-1998 head gaskets and camshaft were replaced at 24,194 miles; on 04-30-1998, cylinder head & spark plugs were replaced at 25,509 miles; on 10-5-1998, engine oil leaked, camshaft sensor seal was replaced at 28,847miles; and on 0 3-27-2001, gaskets/ valve cover, and spark plugs needed to be replaced at 48,800 miles. Consumer was trying to get to bottom of problem, and find out why this kept happening.

7 Ignition Module problem

Vehicle has had to have a new transmission, head gasket, spark plugs and wires, and the fuel gauge stopped functioning. All before 60,000 miles.




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