Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
THE BRAKES ON THE CAR ARE JUST TERRIBLE. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2002, IT WAS A 1995 NEON DODGE(BEST I COULD BUY BACK THEN). BUT IN LESS THAN A YEAR SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR I'VE HAD TO HAVE THE AIR CONDITIONER FIXED ONE TIME, THE PAINT IS BASICALLY PEELING OFF BY ITSELF, BUT THE WORST PART ARE THE BRAKES, I'VE HAD THEM CHANGED THREE …
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THE BRAKES ON THE CAR ARE JUST TERRIBLE. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2002, IT WAS A 1995 NEON DODGE(BEST I COULD BUY BACK THEN). BUT IN LESS THAN A YEAR SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR I'VE HAD TO HAVE THE AIR CONDITIONER FIXED ONE TIME, THE PAINT IS BASICALLY PEELING OFF BY ITSELF, BUT THE WORST PART ARE THE BRAKES, I'VE HAD THEM CHANGED THREE TIMES IN LESS THAN EIGHT MONTHS. ONCE I ALMOST GOT IN CAR ACCIDENT BECAUSE THEY FAILED ON ME. SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN A SMALL LOCAL DEALER SHOP MUCH COULD NOT BE DONE, BUT I AM LOOKING FOWARD TO GETTING A BETTER CAR WITH BETTER SAFETY FEATURES.
NHTSA ODI #10069957
62,000 miles · Jan 15, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingStructureUnknown Or Other
THE CAR LEAKS WATER FROM SOMEWHERE. WHEN IT RAINS THE BACKSEAT FLOOR FILLS UP WITH WATER. THERE ARE NO WATER TRAILS RUNNING DOWN FROM THE WINDOWS SO I DON'T KNOW WHERE THE LEAK IS COMING FROM. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS FINALLY DIED COMPLETELY - IT HAS BEEN SMELLING MUSTY FOR QUITE SOME TIME. THE WINDOWS ROLL DOWN BY THEMSELVE…
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THE CAR LEAKS WATER FROM SOMEWHERE. WHEN IT RAINS THE BACKSEAT FLOOR FILLS UP WITH WATER. THERE ARE NO WATER TRAILS RUNNING DOWN FROM THE WINDOWS SO I DON'T KNOW WHERE THE LEAK IS COMING FROM. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS FINALLY DIED COMPLETELY - IT HAS BEEN SMELLING MUSTY FOR QUITE SOME TIME. THE WINDOWS ROLL DOWN BY THEMSELVES. IF YOU GO OVER A BUMPY ROAD OR JUST DRIVE FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME THE WINDOWS START CREEPING DOWN. AFTER EVERY DRIVE I HAVE TO GO AROUND THE CAR AND MAKE SURE THE WINDOWS ARE ROLLED UP TIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #10069169
69,000 miles · Sep 23, 2003
Unknown Or Other
CHIPPING PAINTS ON THE TRUNK, SIDES AND TOP OF THE CAR. WENT TO LARSON DODGE IN TACOMA WASHINGTON TO SHOW THEM THE CHIPPING PAINT AND WAS TOLD I WOULD BE CONTACTED BY THE REP FROM CHRYSLER TO SEE WHAT COULD BE DONE ABOUT IT. I NEVER RECEIVED A CALL AND MY VEHICLE CONTINUED TO CHIP DOWN TO BARE METAL.
NHTSA ODI #10039330
Mileage unknown · Jul 31, 2003
Unknown Or OtherFire
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OFF WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *PH
NHTSA ODI #10031668
Mileage unknown · Feb 19, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingUnknown Or Other
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH OIL LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED CAM SEAL HAD FAILED, CAUSING MOST OF ENGINE OIL TO LEAK. CAM SEAL WAS REPLACED, ALSO, A CAM SEAL RETAINER WAS INSTALLED. SHORTLY AFTER THIS REPAIR, HEAD GASKET STARTED LEAKING, AND ENGINE WAS KNOCKING.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8004186
Mileage unknown · Sep 6, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, HydraulicUnknown Or Other
THE ENGINE LIGHT OFTEN COMES ON WITHOUT A CAUSE. IT IS SO COSTLY TO CHECK WITHOUT AN FIX THAT I AM THINKING ABOUT NOT HAVING IT CHECK ANYMORE. THE HEAD GASKET IS A MAJOR PROBLEM ON THESE CARS. I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT AT THIS TIME. I AM WAITING FOR A CALL FROM DODGE TO SEE IF THEY WILL HELP. THIS SHOULD BE REPLACED…
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THE ENGINE LIGHT OFTEN COMES ON WITHOUT A CAUSE. IT IS SO COSTLY TO CHECK WITHOUT AN FIX THAT I AM THINKING ABOUT NOT HAVING IT CHECK ANYMORE. THE HEAD GASKET IS A MAJOR PROBLEM ON THESE CARS. I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT AT THIS TIME. I AM WAITING FOR A CALL FROM DODGE TO SEE IF THEY WILL HELP. THIS SHOULD BE REPLACED AT THEIR COST. TOO MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. THE ROTOR AND CALIPERS PROBLEM WAS SCARY. I WAS APPLYING MY BRAKES WHEN A CRUNCH WAS HEARD. IT BECAME HARD TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE CAMSHAFT SEAL CAME OUT OF THE HEAD. I HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW ONE. I FIND IT INTERESTING THAT A LOT OF NEON OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. I WISH DODGE WOULD PULL THEIR SHARE OF THE COST SO TRUST COULD BE RESTABLISHED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, ROBYN KNOUFF. *AK
NHTSA ODI #751806
Mileage unknown · Aug 10, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingUnknown Or Other
OIL LIGHT COMES ON, LEAVING HUGE PUDDLES OF OIL WHEN STOPPED. ALSO, VEHICLE LEAVES A TRAIL OF OIL WHEN DRIVING, AND VEHICLE SMOKES A LOT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THERE WAS NOT A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #894075
Mileage unknown · Mar 16, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingUnknown Or Other
2 WEEKS PRIOR TO REPORTED INCIDENT VEHICLE HAD A COOLANT LEAK. GARAGE FOUND THAT THE COOLANT RESEVOIR HAD SPLIT AND REPLACED IT. ON THE 9TH MARCH MY WIFE DROVE THE CAR AND DROPPED A COLLEGE OF TO PICK UP HIS CAR AT A GARAGE. WHEN SHE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO DRIVE IT SHE NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE DID NOT SOUND RIG…
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2 WEEKS PRIOR TO REPORTED INCIDENT VEHICLE HAD A COOLANT LEAK. GARAGE FOUND THAT THE COOLANT RESEVOIR HAD SPLIT AND REPLACED IT. ON THE 9TH MARCH MY WIFE DROVE THE CAR AND DROPPED A COLLEGE OF TO PICK UP HIS CAR AT A GARAGE. WHEN SHE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO DRIVE IT SHE NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE DID NOT SOUND RIGHT. SHORTLY AFTER THE CAR STARTED TO WOBBLE, THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND THE TEMPERTURE GAUGE STARTED TO CLIMB HIGHER. SHE ARRIVED HOME, I RANG THE GARAGE, TOLD THEM OF THE SYMPTOMS AND WAS TOLD TO BRING THE CAR IN. ON STARTING IT UP I NOTICED A LOT OF BLUE GREY SMOKE COME OUT OF THE EXHAUST. THE VEHICLE DROVE WITH NO PROBLEMS TO THE GARAGE. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE SHOWED A COOLANT LEAK, WHEN THE HEAD GASKET WAS TAKEN OFF THERE WERE 2 CRACKS ON THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE ESTIMATED COST OF A TEMPORARY REPAIR IS $1000, BUT THERE IS NO GUARANTEE HOW LONG THE REPAIR WOULD LAST. THE ONLY OTHER OPTION WAS A NEW ENGINE WHICH IS OUT OF THE QUESTION. I CANNOT UNDERSTAND HOW THIS PROBLEM COULD OCCUR WITH ONLY 76K ON THE CLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED WITH 45K ON THE CLOCK IN SEPTEMBER 1997. SINCE THEN IT HAS BEEN SERVICED ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTION, WITH AN OIL AND FILTER CHANGE EVERY 3 MONTHS.*AK
THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CORROSION OF THE TUBES CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID OR FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKES OR RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE, FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL VAPOR TUBES FOR THE PRESENCE OF CORROSION. ANY TUBES SHOWING CORROSION WILL BE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RUBBER ISOLATOR REPLACED WITH A PLASTIC CLIP.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.
Consequence: CORROSION OF THE TUBES CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID OR FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKES OR RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE, FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL VAPOR TUBES FOR THE PRESENCE OF CORROSION. ANY TUBES SHOWING CORROSION WILL BE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RUBBER ISOLATOR REPLACED WITH A PLASTIC CLIP.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.
Consequence: CORROSION OF THE TUBES CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID OR FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKES OR RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE, FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL VAPOR TUBES FOR THE PRESENCE OF CORROSION. ANY TUBES SHOWING CORROSION WILL BE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RUBBER ISOLATOR REPLACED WITH A PLASTIC CLIP.
THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY.
THE REAR BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING BRACKET SCREWS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE BRAKE HOSES TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION. THE UNRESTRAINED HOSES ARE THEN SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL REDUCE THE BRAKING PERFORMANCEOF THE VEHICLE, EXTEND STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: THE REAR BRAKE LINE HOSE BRACKET SCREWS ON THESE VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED.
THE ABS BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REAR SEAL ALLOWS AIR TO ENTER THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING SPONGY BRAKES OR PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AIR ENTERING THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OR PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: MASTER CYLINDERS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR THE SUSPECT BUILD DATE CODE RANGE AND WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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DP03002 · Steering Column Separation
Opened May 7, 2003 · Closed Jul 22, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:column
MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENTIFIED A POTENTIAL PROBLEM, THE SCOPE COULD HAVE BEEN EXPANDED IN AN INVESTIGATION.A REVIEW OF ODI'S DATA BASE SHOWS NO RECENT COMPLAINTS AND A LACK OF A COMPLAINT TREND CONCERNING THE SUBJECT ISSUE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS A WHOLE OR BY INDIVIDUAL MODELS.THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR DETAILS, SEE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE VOLUME 68, NO. 130, JULY 8, 2003.
PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.
PE98012 · Underhood Fires
Opened Feb 26, 1998 · Closed Jun 23, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
EA98003 · Oversensitive Air Bag Deployments
Opened Jan 30, 1998 · Closed Jan 5, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags
No summary supplied.
PE97042 · Oversensitive Air Bag Deployment
Opened Sep 21, 1997 · Closed Jan 30, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags
There is no summary currently available
EA97009 · Loss Of Steering Control
Opened Apr 30, 1997 · Closed Oct 8, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
PE97007 · Alleged Fires In Steering Column Area
Opened Jan 31, 1997 · Closed Apr 7, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
THE APPARENT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM IS THE ACCUMULATION OF BRASS POWDER, THAT WEARS OFF THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS INSIDE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH.THIS POWDER COLLECTS IN SMALL TRAILS OF GREASE THAT TRACK FROM ONE CONTACT TO ANOTHER.WHEN THE CONCENTRATION OF BRASS IN THE GREASE GETS HIGH ENOUGH, IT CAN CAUSE A HIGH RESISTANCE SHORT.THIS SHORT, IN TURN CAN IGNITE THE GREASE AND CAUSE SMOKE TO BE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.THE GREASE USED INSIDE THE SWITCH, AS WELL AS THE VARIOUS PLASTIC COMPONENTS IN THE COLUMN, ARE FIRE RETARDANT AND WILL NOT BURN WITHOUT A SUSTAINED HEAT SOURCE.THERE HAS BEEN ONLY A SINGLE VERIFIED INCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND THIS REPORTED FIRE WAS SMALL, INVOLVING SOME CHARRING OF THE STEERING WHEEL.ALL OTHER VERIFIED INCIDENTS WERE LIMITED TO SMOKE FROM THE COLUMN AND MINOR INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
PE96069 · Loss Of Steering Control
Opened Nov 26, 1996 · Closed Apr 30, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
PE94095 · Loss Of Steering Control
Opened Dec 28, 1994 · Closed Apr 25, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
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