Ignition problems of the 1996 Dodge Neon

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

1 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2004

While driving vehicle stalled. Driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

2 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2001

No summary listed for above vehicle.

3 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2001

Vehicle is experiencing problems with spark plug tubes.

4 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 09/25/2000

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.

5 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 11/28/1999

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. 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.

6 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 04/23/1998

Spark plug failure causing difficulty in driving, backfire and misfire. Yh.

7 Ignition problem

Vehicle keeps turning off upon starting and sometimes when coming to a stop.

8 Ignition problem

Owner states that engine stalls while turning the corner, took vehicle to dealers twice and they could not locate the problem.




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