BY TAKING CARE OF MY CAR, IE. WASHING AND WAXING IT, I ENDED UP KEEPING A KNOWN FACTORY DEFECT FROM OCCURING UNTILL AFTER THEIR THREE YEAR WARRANTY. THEN 70% OF THE PAINT PEALED OFF THE ROOF AND TRUNK OF MY CAR WHEN I WASHED IT ONE DAY. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE MANUFACTURER KNEW ABOUT IT BUT WAS NEVER FORCED TO ISSUE…
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BY TAKING CARE OF MY CAR, IE. WASHING AND WAXING IT, I ENDED UP KEEPING A KNOWN FACTORY DEFECT FROM OCCURING UNTILL AFTER THEIR THREE YEAR WARRANTY. THEN 70% OF THE PAINT PEALED OFF THE ROOF AND TRUNK OF MY CAR WHEN I WASHED IT ONE DAY. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE MANUFACTURER KNEW ABOUT IT BUT WAS NEVER FORCED TO ISSUE A RECALL OR NOTIFY CUSTOMERS. WHEN THE MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED THEY SAID THAT IT WAS OUT OF WARENTY BUT OUT OF THE GOODNESS OF THEIR HEART THEY WOULD PAY $285.00 TOWARD HAVING IT REPAINTED AT A DODGE DEALERBWHO WOULD CHARGE ME $2,800.00 BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE ELECTRO PRIMER AND THE CAR WOULD NEED TO BE STRIPPED TO THE BARE METAL AND REPRIMED.
NHTSA ODI #10060863
Mileage unknown · May 13, 2003
Unknown Or Other
NINE TIMES OUT OF TEN, WHEN DRIVING MY 1996 DODGE NEON, THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER DO NOT WORK. THE SPEEDOMETER USUALLY STAYS AT ZERO, HOWEVER, IT SOMETIMES FLUCTUATES BETWEEN ZERO AND FIFTEEN MPH EVEN WHEN TRAVELING WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC BETWEEN 40-55 MPH. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10018647
Mileage unknown · Apr 10, 2003
Unknown Or Other
THE CONSUMER NOTICED PAINT PEELING OFF OF THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PURCHASE AND SAW A FEW OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME COLOR WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. MR SCC *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10014900
55,000 miles · Oct 1, 2002
Unknown Or Other
1996 DODGE NEON. *PH *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****767968
NHTSA ODI #10007419
Mileage unknown · Jun 11, 2001
Electrical SystemExterior LightingUnknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #746645
Mileage unknown · Mar 30, 2001
Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #743304
Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingUnknown Or Other
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED MISSING WHEN DRIVING AT 30 MPH. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD WHEN THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #864751
Mileage unknown · Jun 17, 2000
Unknown Or Other
PAINT DEFECTIVE, PEELING FROM TRUNK SECTION. NO ACCIDENT OR VANDALISM CAUSED PAINT TO PEEL. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #724143
Mileage unknown · May 4, 2000
Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED
NHTSA ODI #9001174
Mileage unknown · Apr 30, 2000
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingPower Train
THIS CAR HAS HAD 3 TRANSMISSIONS AND NOW NEEDS ANOTHER WITH ONLY 56,200 MILES. IT HAS ALSO HAD A STARTER, RADIATOR,BATTERY, 7 FRONT RIGHT TIRES(NONE FROM NAILS ETC.),2 HEAD GASKETS,EGR VALVE,MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, 2 SETS OF BRAKES(WHICH STILL MAKE NOISE). OUR MECHANIC HAS TOLD US THAT THE 96 NEON IS A LEMON. THE BRAKES ARE MADE…
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THIS CAR HAS HAD 3 TRANSMISSIONS AND NOW NEEDS ANOTHER WITH ONLY 56,200 MILES. IT HAS ALSO HAD A STARTER, RADIATOR,BATTERY, 7 FRONT RIGHT TIRES(NONE FROM NAILS ETC.),2 HEAD GASKETS,EGR VALVE,MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, 2 SETS OF BRAKES(WHICH STILL MAKE NOISE). OUR MECHANIC HAS TOLD US THAT THE 96 NEON IS A LEMON. THE BRAKES ARE MADE FROM A METAL THAT RUSTS VERY QUICKLY AND THE HEAD GASKETS ARE FAULTY AND WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEMS. WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION?? IS 4 TOO MANY FOR A CAR WITH ONLY 50+THOUSAND MILES?? HELP!!!!( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 1857014 )
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.
AN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CAN SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE..
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SHORTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAN CAUSE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS PROPERLY AND ANY WIRE THAT HAS BEEN DAMAGED WILL BE REPLACED.
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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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
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