10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 16,176 miles
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This problem has been continuous. The problem I am having with my 1996 Dodge Neon has also been identified within this same year and model car and a recall was issued, however my car did not come from the same plant as the recalled Neons. This does not change the fact that the same problem has been identified in the same product!! the Dodge dealership said they would not honor the recall for my Neon. Is there anything I can do about this?
- Atlanta, GA, USA
Engine, wire harness and brake problems. Engine and wire harness were replaced two or three times. Left front pads and rotors were replaced on numerous occasions. Engine blew up for the third time and was towed to a local mechanic. Mechanic said that vehicle's engine needed replacement. Also, instrument panel never worked properly. Air conditioner (ac) went out after two years of purchase. Ac was never repaired. Vehicle overheat most of the time. Consumer received recall notice on engine wiring harness may short circuit due to contact with egr tube from Chrysler corporation.
- Richland Hills, TX, USA
While driving at any speed vehicle will intermittently stall. After a few minutes engine could be started as if nothing ever happened. Vehicle experienced this problem twelve times in the last year. Dealer informed consumer that there was a problem with the wiring harness, and there was a recall. However, consumer's vehicle was not included due to VIN.
- Denham Springs, LA, USA
Light switch malfunctioned twice resulting in some wires melting together interacting with all interior lighting including the console. The owner saw sparks several times and took the vehicle to a mechanic.
- Rocky Mount, NC, USA
While driving electrical system malfunctions/ gauges on instrument panel all go haywire. Dealer has been contacted.
- Willards, MD, USA
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. 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.
- Wooster, MA, USA
Wiring shorted out in steering column, causing a melt down of other wires, this condition caused smoke to come from steering column on five occasions within two weeks. Brought vehicle to dealer for repair, told wiring harness needed to be replaced. The short occurred in the steering column due to rubbing or vibration causing the wire to become exposed and overheated, melting the other wires near it.
- Baltimore, MD, USA
Vehicle has had to have a new transmission, head gasket, spark plugs and wires, and the fuel gauge stopped functioning. All before 60,000 miles.
- Nerstrand, MN, USA
Wires have short circuited, burning the sensors to airbag and the horn, resulting in the airbag and horn being inoperative.
- Jacksonville, FL, USA
Wire short circuited, burning the sensors of the airbag and the horn causing the airbag and horn to become inoperative.
- Jacksonville, FL, USA
Power windows and air conditioner failed due to short in wiring.
- Thousand P, CA, USA
Transmission malfunctioned. In addition, premature wear of front brake pads/rotors/headlights failed/electrical short due to severed wires/winshield washer bottle had hole in it and installed horn.
- Duncanville, TX, USA
While driving noticed that there was smoke coming from front of the windshield and hood located on the outside of the vehicle. Then all of a sudden a fire broke out by the outside of the hood and windshield.
- New York, NY, USA
Recall 676 electrical harness wiring; F.X.caprara Chrysler not aware of recall instructions or parts.
- Harrisville, NY, USA
- Chillicothe, OH, USA