Underhood Wiring problems of the 1996 Dodge Neon

The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Neon. The contact was driving 25 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to coast to the side of the road and have the vehicle towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic noticed that a faulty wiring harness was the cause of the vehicle stalling and advised that it would need replacing. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 96v026000 ( electrical system:wiring:front underhood). The contact was advised by the manufacturer that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 120,000.

: the contact stated there were two problems with the vehicle. There were intermittent problems with all the electrical warning lights on the dash board and intermittent stalling. The vehicle was inspected by a friend who determined the wiring harness was too close to the exhaust and the wiring was melted. Additionally, while attempting to apply brake pressure at 60mph, the rear of the vehicle skidded. Upon inspection, the contact discovered fluid leaking from the driver side rear wheel. The vehicle was never inspected by a service dealer, however the manufacturer was alerted. There is a recall 96v026000, concerning the electrical system and a recall 96v075000, concerning the service brakes. However, the VIN is not included in the recalls.

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Wiring harness burned and short circuited some fuses. The fuel pump box shorted out. Manufacturer issued a recall, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. The service dealer found no electrical communication from the camshaft or crankshaft sensors, found engine oil in the spark plug tube holes due to a leaking valve cover gasket, found electrical wire leading to the ecm module, camshaft and crankshaft sensors fused together, caused both sensors and ecm to fail. The engine displayed a rough idle. The consumer requested reimbursement.

A short in the wiring harness caused the vehicle to stall and headlight failure. There was an electrical wire harness front underhood recall 96v026000 concerning the electrical system wiring front underhood, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN. The first incident occurred as the consumer pulled out into traffic, the engine stalled and the lights on the dash were flashing. The second incident occurred as the consumer was driving down the road. Due to the wiring harness failure the ecm failed.

The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall #96v026000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

Same engine wiring harness problem as stated in recall # 96v026000, but my Neon was not included in the recall, because it was not made in mexico. An engine wiring harness can short circuit due to contact with the exhaust gas recirculation tube. . Shorting of the wiring harness can cause various electrical malfunctions, including engine stalling.

The vehicle was stalling and the instrument panel did not work at all . The manufacturer stated the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA recalls 96v026000 96v075000.

Vehicle will stall over 65 mph, dealer determined wiring harness under the hood would short out, causing stalling. Wiring harness was replaced. At this time, vehicle is stalling again when over 65 mph.

Consumer was traveling on highway and emergency light went off. Vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled over to the shoulders. Vehicle was towed,and mechanic told consumer that the wires to harness had melted.

Vehicle is experiencing the same electrical problem as mentioned in manufacturer's recall 7599. Dealer advised consumer that a new engine harness is required.

Vehicle will stall in warm weather at about 55 mph; also, when coming to a complete stop. This has happened numerous times. There is a recall 96v026000 on wiring harness; but, this vehicle is not included due to VIN.

While driving 55-60 mph vehicle began losing power rapidly. Driver was able to exit off the freeway safely. Vehicle was towed to a bodyshop, where the harness was found to be laying on the top of exhaust tube, which melted the wires and shorted out vehicle. Vehicle has not been repaired. Please provide any further information. Vehicle not included in recall 96v026000 Chrysler/elect. Wring: harness: front underhood. Due to VIN.

Head gasket warped diagnosed at dealer when was having another repair, wiring harness short caused smoke to fill car while driving had it towed to dealer.

Problem with wiring harness. Mr.

Recall 96v026000/626; experiencing same wire harness problems. Vehicle engine problems on 11-Nov-98. Also wire harness problems. Second incident consumer was involved in. Dealer cannot remedy the problem. Provide further information.

Recall 96v026000/626. Experiencing same wire harness problems. Consumer was driving and smelled smoke coming out of the grill and the inside of the vehicle. Flames occurred, vehicle caught fire. Fire department called. Vehicle was totalled. Dealer contacted because they were servicing vehicle at the time. Problem was never remedied after dealer had car three times. Provide further information.

No summary listed for this vehicle.

Transmission rebuilt by amoco said almost all parts were "chewed up" now 1 yr later slips going into 1st and has no reverse the head has been replaced 2 times and has gone again sppedometer stays on 0.

When driving at 50 mph the engine check light came on and the cosnumer lost power and the vehilce will died out and then cme back on. Also, whenever the radio or the a/c was on the vehicle will shut down.

1996 Neon speedometer failed and transmission fluid is leaking. After a sensor and other parts were replaced, the problem continued and it was soon discovered there was a problem with the wiring harness. A recall had been issued for the exact same problem that the consumers son was experiencing. The consumer believed his son's vehicle should be included in the recall.

Circuit board was defective, causing speedometer to toggle. Recall 96v026000 has been issued; however this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

Intermittently vehicle would stall out and die without any indication. A recall has been issued. However this vehicle was not part of recall due to the VIN. Please please provide further information.

No one should own a Dodge Neon cute, cheap, but a peice of - - - - ! you get what you pay for . No safety defect listed.

Wiring harness short circuited due to contact with exhaust gas recirculation tube.