1996 Dodge Neon structure problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Dodge Neon — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* - the contact owns a 1996 dodge neon. The contact stated that the paint on the vehicle was chipping on the trunk of the vehicle. The contact stated that every 1996 white dodge neon that she saw had the same problem with the paint chipping on the trunk of the vehicle. The failure and current…”
filed Mar 16, 2007
“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…”
filed Apr 23, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Neon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Neon | 14 | 15% |
| 2004 Neon | 6 | 6% |
| 2003 Neon | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 Neon | 21 | 12% |
| 2001 Neon | 13 | 9% |
| 2000 Neon | 33 | 10% |
| 1999 Neon | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 Neon | 22 | 6% |
| 1997 Neon | 24 | 6% |
| 1995 Neon | 20 | 2% |
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.