general problems of the 1996 Dodge Neon

Four problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2003

While driving consumer noticed that speedometer was not registering the correct speed. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic could not determine the cause of the problem.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 02/15/1999

Chrysler issued an internal bulletin regarding this problem. They will not issue a recall, speed control is a very serious issue.

3 Vehicle Speed Control problem

When car is accelerating at low speed it stalls, took to dealer five times and some parts were replaced, will send in the work papers.

4 Vehicle Speed Control problem

While driving at highway speeds vehicle will suddenly have a burst of speed, and then it slows down on its own,jerking very hard. Dealer has been contacted.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 1996 Dodge Neon



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