Complaints
887
Crashes
58
Fires
5
Injuries
35
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Dodge Neon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1251 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:61,387 mi
Fires:1
#285 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#337 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:86,000 mi
Crash-related:33
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Dodge Neon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 251 | — | 1 | 61,387 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 85 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 37 | 33 | 1 | 86,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 37 | 1 | — | 55,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 28 | — | 1 | 98,506 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 28 | — | — | 93,768 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 26 | 5 | — | 74,561 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 22 | 4 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 15 | — | 1 | 121,322 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 13 | — | — | 30,320 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 13 | 1 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | — | — | 81,333 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 12 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 12 | 1 | — | 102,018 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 11 | 1 | — | 83,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 11 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 11 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | — | — | 74,667 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 8 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 7 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 7 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | — | — | 57,250 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 6 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 50,000 mi |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
251
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
61,387
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
85
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
37
complaints
Crashes
33
Fires
1
Avg Miles
86,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
37
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
98,506
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,768
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
26
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,561
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
22
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
121,322
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,320
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,333
POWER TRAIN
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,000
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,667
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,250
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
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