THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS WRONG WITH THIS CAR. THANKFULLY, NONE OF THEM MECHANICAL, BUT COSTLY STILL. THE DOOR PANELS ON MY 2 DOOR KEEP ON GETTING DISCONNECTED FROM THE DOOR FRAME DUE TO SUBSTANDARD (IN MY BOOK ANYWAY) ANCHORS BETWEEN THE DOOR FRAME AND THE PANELS. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, AND ONCE…
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THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS WRONG WITH THIS CAR. THANKFULLY, NONE OF THEM MECHANICAL, BUT COSTLY STILL. THE DOOR PANELS ON MY 2 DOOR KEEP ON GETTING DISCONNECTED FROM THE DOOR FRAME DUE TO SUBSTANDARD (IN MY BOOK ANYWAY) ANCHORS BETWEEN THE DOOR FRAME AND THE PANELS. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, AND ONCE ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE. IT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE CAR. I GET THE ISSUE FIXED, AND WITHIN AN FEW MONTHS IT'S BROKEN AGAIN. THE ANTENNA BROKE OFF AT THE BASE AND FLEW OFF SOMEWHERE ON THE HIGHWAY THIS WINTER (2004). THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF. THE TRUNK LEAKS. SOME OF THE OUTSIDE TRIM PIECES FELL OFF FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON. THE FUEL TANK DOOR BROKE OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON ONE DAY WHILE I WAS FILLING THE TANK. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR NO LONGER SHUTS RIGHT. IT HAS TO BE LIFTED AND SLAMMED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DOSEN'T WORK CORRECTLY, (IT FELL OUT ONCE) EVEN AFTER I HAD IT FIXED AND THE REGULATOR REPLACED. I EXPECT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ON THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, ETC., BUT THIS IS SILLY. I AM AFRAID TO KEEP THE CAR, WHO KNOW'S WHAT WILL FALL OFF NEXT, LANDING IN SOME UNKNOWN PLACE ON I-95! I WON'T BE BUYING ANOTHER NEON. NOT BECAUSE I HAVE HAD SERIOUS ISSUES OF UNRELIABILITY, BUT BECAUSE THINGS FALL OFF. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10067743
Mileage unknown · Nov 14, 2002
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THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS, DEVELOP CRACKS OVER TIME. THESE CRACKS OBSTRUCT DRIVERS VISION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
NHTSA ODI #8022775
Mileage unknown · Oct 18, 2001
Electrical SystemVisibility
HEATER WENT OUT AND VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE. HEAT BLEW ONLY ON HIGH. ALSO, CONNECTOR WIRING IN DASH WAS BURNED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT WIRING CONNECTOR WAS NOT AVILABLE BY MANUFACTURER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #897954
Mileage unknown · Aug 29, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipmentExterior Lighting
CONSUMER STATES HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE.*JB
NHTSA ODI #785492
Mileage unknown · Aug 5, 2001
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I'VE NOTICED ON ALL 94-99 NEON'S THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW HAS SRATCHES ON THE SAME SPOT OF THE WINDOW AND THAT THEY ALL LOOK IDENTICAL TO EACH OTHERE. YOU CAN TELL THAT IT IS THE WINDOW TRIM THAT IS CAUSING IT. AND ONCE AGAIN IT IS ON ALL NEON'S THAT'S I'VE SEEN. 4 OF MY FRIENDS ALL HAVE THEM AND THEY ALL HAVE IT ECXEPT FOR …
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I'VE NOTICED ON ALL 94-99 NEON'S THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW HAS SRATCHES ON THE SAME SPOT OF THE WINDOW AND THAT THEY ALL LOOK IDENTICAL TO EACH OTHERE. YOU CAN TELL THAT IT IS THE WINDOW TRIM THAT IS CAUSING IT. AND ONCE AGAIN IT IS ON ALL NEON'S THAT'S I'VE SEEN. 4 OF MY FRIENDS ALL HAVE THEM AND THEY ALL HAVE IT ECXEPT FOR THE 2001 NEON. THE OTHER 3 AND MINE HAVE IT AND JOURS ARE 94-99 NEONS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #749865
Mileage unknown · Aug 3, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingVisibility
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #749772
Mileage unknown · Jun 7, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingVisibility
WINDOWS NOT AIR TIGHT. GET BOTH WATER AND AIR AROUND WINDOWS. WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED ONCE BY VIN DEVERS IN TOLEDO, OH. TURN SIGNAL SOMETIMES EMITTS A HORRIBLE BUZZING NOISE WHICH CONTINUES UNTIL SIGNAL IS TURNED OFF. ORIGINAL HEAD GASKET REPLACED AND NOW REPLACEMENT IS GOING OUT.
NHTSA ODI #746582
Mileage unknown · Mar 15, 2001
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting
WHILE DRIVING ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT OUT. HAD NO INTERIOR OR OUTSIDE LIGHTS. HAD SOME LEAKAGE FROM TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC REPAIRED LEAKAGES/STARTER/HEAD GASKETS/ OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS.*AK WATER LEAK FROM THE TRUNK TO REAR FLOOR BOARDS CAUSED CORROSION.…
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WHILE DRIVING ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT OUT. HAD NO INTERIOR OR OUTSIDE LIGHTS. HAD SOME LEAKAGE FROM TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC REPAIRED LEAKAGES/STARTER/HEAD GASKETS/ OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS.*AK WATER LEAK FROM THE TRUNK TO REAR FLOOR BOARDS CAUSED CORROSION. ALSO, SIGNAL LIGHT FAILED TO GO OFF. CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN SEVERAL ACCIDENTS BEFOR E PURCHASE. *YH
NHTSA ODI #883192
Mileage unknown · May 2, 2000
Seat BeltsVisibility
BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS HAVE COME UNBOLTED AND FALLEN TO THE "FLOOR" TWICE ON EACH SIDE. THE WINDOW ON THE PASSANGER SIDE HAS SCRATCHES IN THE ACTUAL GLASS. THIS IS CAUSED BY SOMETHING INSIDE THE DOOR. I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL OTHER NEONS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.
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
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