Model year record

1996 Dodge Neon

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 887 owner complaints on file.

Dodge Neon, 1995–1999 generation
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Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V075000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
151,800
Reported to NHTSA
1996-05-03
Owners notified
1996-06-10

Defect description

THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.

Safety risk

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT(S) WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT PRIOR TO PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V026000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

Component
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
15,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-02-05
Owners notified
1996-03-17

Defect description

AN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CAN SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE..

Safety risk

SHORTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAN CAUSE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS PROPERLY AND ANY WIRE THAT HAS BEEN DAMAGED WILL BE REPLACED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine25170,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline85—
Air bags: frontal3786,000 mi
Unknown or other3755,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2885,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2850,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2674,561 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components22—
Electrical system: wiring1592,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1330,320 mi
Vehicle speed control13100,000 mi
Electrical system1263,332 mi
Power train12—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc12—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1270,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1183,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1150,000 mi
Visibility: windshield11—
Engine and engine cooling1080,000 mi
Electrical system: horn8—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar8—
Air bags773,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module7—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor7—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)6—
Service brakes, hydraulic650,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads6—
Structure: body653,000 mi
Structure: body: door6—
Fuel system, gasoline550,000 mi
Fuel system, other5—
Steering5—
Steering: rack and pinion5—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery4—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers4—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system463,238 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly4—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system430,320 mi
Power train: manual transmission4—
Seat belts: front: anchorage4—
Seats: front assembly: recliner4—
Structure: body: trunk lid4132,000 mi
Suspension: front4—
Tires497,848 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch3—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan383,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe383,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3—
Exterior lighting350,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights3—
Exterior lighting: tail lights3—
Exterior lighting: turn signal3—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3—
Interior lighting374,561 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum3—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system350,000 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm3—
Structure: frame and members3—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Power train: driveline: differential unit2—
Seat belts2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seats2—
Structure2—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control250,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Engine162,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys183,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer150,000 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump157,063 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock150,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)19,500 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring1137,703 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: roof and pillars158,000 mi
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Suspension: rear1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Wheels: hub183,000 mi

The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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