general problems of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

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

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2021

I was driving when the instrument cluster gauges started moving up and down like if the instrument cluster was making false contact with the connector to get a calibrated read on the speed, gasoline, temperature gauges.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 02/01/1997

Throttle position sensor switch failed twice in less than one year.

3 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 05/02/1996

When accelerating the car pulls to the left, when decelerating vehicle pulls to the right. Steering wheel replaced, it was vibrating due to being out of alignment, rack and pinion and steering rack were also replaced. Excessive shaking while driving, dealer replaced tires, and balanced and rotated tires, however shake still present, dealer stated vehicle had torque pull and could not be aligned, also had bad strut, vehicle continues to pull to the left and right and shakes. Consumer noticed oil around the bolts on the valve cover at only 265 miles, dealer can not find any leaks, front motor mount had a lot of play and was replaced, oil is very dark in color, poor power. Cv joints bad. Dealer lubed and adjusted front windows, they were hard to open and close. Windshield wiper blades failed. Wrong air cleaner vent was installed on vehicle. Emergency brake was stuck on. Consumer states vehicle was taken to dealer on three occasions for brake problems. Consumer complained of poor gas mileage.

4 Vehicle Speed Control problem

While driving engine revs up without notice. Also engine revs when brakes are applied which causes the vehicle to jerk forward. Dealer currently has vehicle.

5 Vehicle Speed Control problem

All gauges will go off and come back on with in the next ten minutes or when turning engine off and back on they may come back on.

6 Vehicle Speed Control problem

All gauges will go off and come back on with in the next ten minutes or when turning engine off and back on they may come back on.


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