10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #14

Jul 012005

Neon

  • miles
A failed turn signal switch started an electrical fire in the Chrysler vehicle. ** answer required*** the fire originated in the steering column.

- Menomonie, WI, USA

problem #13

Apr 011998

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Oil leaks, electrical system/ transmission, and fuel line failed.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #12

Aug 091999

Neon

  • miles
Steering column fire due to electrical short. Mjs

- Florence, MS, USA

problem #11

Aug 091999

Neon

  • miles
Vehicle fire starting from steering column due to possible electrical failure. Mjs

- Florence, MS, USA

problem #10

Feb 022000

Neon

  • miles
Consumer had experienced trouble with heater/defroster, and headlights flickering, and smoke coming from dashboard. This forced consumer to drive off the road because of poor visibility.

- Goodman, WI, USA

problem #9

Feb 031996

Neon

  • miles
Headlights were on and flickered. Sometimes car fluttered/ lost power. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and he could not find anything. While driving again smoke came from the cracks of the dash/airbag compartment and vents. Smoke filled the car up, and driver was not able to see, or breath. There was an electrical problem. No heat/ rear defroster, or blinkers. Also, when turn on the signals, consumer would hear a buzzing sound, and blinkers would not work. Only thing that worked was the radio on the dashboard.

- Goodman, WI, USA

problem #8

Aug 291999

Neon

  • miles
We had trouble with a "short" for almost 2 years - went to 3 different dealerships with repsonse "nothing shows on the computer" & "replaced the radio.

- Lusby, MD, USA

problem #7

Sep 201999

Neon

  • miles
Driver had noticed smoke coming from the steering column after driving vehicle for awhile. The brake light did not come on. High-beam lights came on by themselves & stayed. Taking vehicle to dealer to check the electrical system.

- Bowling Green, KY, USA

problem #6

Feb 261996

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Electrical failures on several occasions causing lights, dashboard and radio to fail.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #5

Jul 021996

Neon

  • miles
Several electrical wiring problems and failures on vehicle since ownership,

- Starkville, MS, USA

problem #4

Jun 171996

Neon

  • miles
Electrical failure.

- Searsboro, IA, USA

problem #3

Apr 101995

Neon

  • miles
Electrical short or shock the headlights do not come on.

- Valley Grove, WV, USA

problem #2

Apr 101995

Neon

  • miles
Electrical short or shock the headlights do not come on.

- Valley Grove, WV, USA

problem #1

Nov 301994

Neon

  • miles
Engine surges in and out; lights flicker; caused by overload in electrical system.

- Avenal , CA, USA