Trunk Lid Problems of Dodge Neon

Dodge Neon owners have reported 18 problems related to trunk lid (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Neon based on all problems reported for the Neon.

1 Trunk Lid problem of the 1996 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 03/16/2007

- the contact owns a 1996 Dodge Neon. The contact stated that the paint on the vehicle was chipping on the trunk of the vehicle. The contact stated that every 1996 white Dodge Neon that she saw had the same problem with the paint chipping on the trunk of the vehicle. The failure and current mileage were both 132,000 .

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2 Trunk Lid problem of the 2001 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 10/01/2006

Trunk leaking badly in rain, caused mold to grow in the car with a very bad odor.

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3 Trunk Lid problem of the 2001 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 01/06/2006

The seal around the trunk lid is leaking. There was a large puddle in my trunk from rain water, it leaked underneath into the spare tire holding area, then into the back seats and carpet in the car. The water could not be completely removed, and there is mold in the car now. Mold is a health hazard. The seal is faulty.

4 Trunk Lid problem of the 2002 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 11/15/2004

Water gets in the back seat through the trunk. There usually is between 1 to 2 inches. Dealer was notified.

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5 Trunk Lid problem of the 2000 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 10/01/2002

Consumer states whenever it rains water flows through trunk and enters cabin and floods vehicle's floodboard. Mr.

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6 Trunk Lid problem of the 1998 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 06/24/2002

Whenever it rains rear bench seat floor, drivers and passenger side ,there is a puddle of water. Consumer feels water is coming in from the trunk. Please provide any further information.

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7 Trunk Lid problem of the 2000 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 01/15/2002

Consumer stated water leaks into trunk, which in return makes puddles of water on floorboard on the passengers side. Contacted dealer. .

8 Trunk Lid problem of the 1998 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 09/20/2001

Water leaks around rear light assembly through gaping holes underneath trunk lid. Water has been collecting there for quite some time and collects in the spare tire well and in the back seat passenger floorboards. The rug in the back is soaked after it rains overnight. It appears that th water collects in the rear light well. And somehow trickles down. Must of had gallons in there before I knew what was going on.

9 Trunk Lid problem of the 1998 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 08/28/2001

Trunk is leaking around tail lights causing serious water damage. It has leaked down the trunk into the cab, ruining the carpet, padding and foam in the rear seat. There are large gaps between the tail lights and the seal. The car has never been in an accident, which indicates that this is a manufacturing/design problem.

10 Trunk Lid problem of the 2001 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 08/01/2001

Trunk lid will not stay in the upright position, springs do not work, there is no tension at all. When in upright position lid will and has fallen on consumer while putting something in trunk.

11 Trunk Lid problem of the 1997 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 06/22/2001

Trunk is soaked with water every time it rains, causing all carpeting to be mildewed and moldy, jack and spare tire rim to rust.

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12 Trunk Lid problem of the 1997 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 06/01/2001

Trunk leaks, causing back seat floor to flood. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.

13 Trunk Lid problem of the 1997 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 04/01/2000

Every time it rains our trunk gets soaked and the water moves through the floor board carpet and soakes the floor from front to back.

14 Trunk Lid problem of the 1997 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 08/28/1999

Trunk leaks when it rains mats and panel smell . It seems to be coming through the vents of the trunk . Dealer was contacted, but no coaperation. Manufacturer was called, but can't get through to them.

15 Trunk Lid problem of the 1998 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 08/08/1998

Consumer has a head injury due to the design of the trunk, there is nothing to hold the trunk up.

16 Trunk Lid problem of the 1998 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 05/05/1998

Rain water accumulates in the trunk gathering around the spare tire. This has happened since purchase.

17 Trunk Lid problem of the 1996 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 02/29/1996

Trunk springs not strong enough to hold lid open against wind gusts.

18 Trunk Lid problem of the 1996 Dodge Neon

When ever it rains water accumulates in the trunk area and all over the rug in the rear of vehicle. It leaves a mildew smell, and causes door knobs to rust. Please provide any further information. Ph.


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