1996 Dodge Neon electrical system problems
93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Dodge Neon — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge neon. The contact was driving 25 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to coast to the side of the road and have the vehicle towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic noticed that a faulty wiring harness was the cause of the vehicle stalling…”
filed Aug 22, 2011
“I have a 1996 dodge neon that keeps blowing fuel pump fuses when shifting to 3rd gear. It is an electrical short that I found in same vehicle made few months sooner july through november car in 1995 through 1996 I feel this is still happening my car is at risk to catch fire. Would greatly…”
filed Mar 26, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Neon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Neon | 12 | 13% |
| 2004 Neon | 15 | 16% |
| 2003 Neon | 72 | 36% |
| 2002 Neon | 25 | 14% |
| 2001 Neon | 23 | 16% |
| 2000 Neon | 43 | 13% |
| 1999 Neon | 13 | 11% |
| 1998 Neon | 21 | 6% |
| 1997 Neon | 33 | 8% |
| 1995 Neon | 98 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Dodge Neon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.