Model year record

1996 Dodge Neon

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

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.