Fog Light Switch problems of the 2003 Dodge Neon

Six problems related to fog light switch have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Dodge Neon based on all problems reported for the 2003 Neon.

1 Fog Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2011

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Neon. The contact stated that the high beam headlight switch failed, which affected the fog lights. After performing research, the contact deduced that the wiring harness was melted and needed to be replaced. The dealer was later contacted and advised that he would have to bring the vehicle in for inspection. The contact repaired the vehicle by replacing the high low beam mechanism, but did not replace the wiring harness. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The current mileage was approximately 185,000. The VIN was unavailable.

2 Fog Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2008

2003 Dodge Neon, low beams quit working a few weeks later the fog lights became intermittent, then eventually quit working too. Upon examination it was discovered that the connector that attaches to the multifunction switch is melting from being overheated during headlamp/foglamp use. Dodge is aware of the problem but does not have a recall on it. A repair kit is available, the description for which clearly indicates that Dodge is aware of the problem. Research also reveals that the same repair kit is indicated for several other Chrysler products exhibiting similar design deficiencies.

3 Fog Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2007

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Neon. The contact stated that the high beams, headlights and fog lights did not work properly. The switch was replaced, but failed again approximately one month later. There was an opened and closed investigation (ea06019) for the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

4 Fog Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2006

Recently I was driving my 2003 Dodge Neon sxt going to drop my kids off at my parents house. When I dropped them off my headlights and fog lights were working fine. After dropping them off I got back into my car and started it and went to turn my headlights and fog lights back on only to find that they didn't work! my parking lights and taillights worked but the low beams and fog lights didn't and still don't. I have checked the fuses, the light bulbs and I even checked the switch and they all looked great and from what I can tell the wiring looks good. I belong to a Neon club on the internet and there are others having the same problem. I checked on the internet for a recall on the 03' Neon and I found one for the exterior lighting but when I called the dealership they said that my car wasn't affected by the recall and I would have to pay to get the car fixed. A car this new should not be having problems like this I can understand some general maintenance sure but not both headlights and fog lights not working at the same time. My high beams work if I hold them on but if I let go of the switch they turn off.

5 Fog Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 10/13/2006

2003 Dodge Neon lights went out and started seeing smoke coming out of the dash on the left hand side where the multi function switch is.

6 Fog Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2004

Smoke started coming out of the vents & steering column. Took it to the dealer & they said it was spilled anti freeze from when they changed the oil. Car was ok for a little while. Now it's smoking again the front defroster doesn't work the fog lights are gone & recently my highlights went too. I took it to the shop they shown me the burnt wires in steeling column & said the heating coil is damaged making the smell & fogs the window from the fumes. Next to go will be the turning signals & wipers if not fixed.




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