CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Plymouth Neon has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 308 complaints with NHTSA, including 32 crashes, 11 fires, 33 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (187 reports).
1996 Plymouth Neon recalls
Most common 1996 Plymouth Neon problems
Problem areas named in the 308 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 187 |
| Electrical System | 51 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 43 |
| Power Train | 28 |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 |
| Air Bags | 22 |
| Steering | 20 |
| Visibility | 15 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 |
What owners report
Dbr2 not working or obd 2 not working when plug in obd reader no sign of workingness on vehicle
I was driving when the instrument cluster gauges started moving up and down like if the instrument cluster was making false contact with the connector to get a calibrated read on the speed, gasoline, temperature gauges
THE CAR WAS RUN FOR 45MINS AT 10MPH FOLLOWING A TRACTOR. THE LAST 2 MILES WERE AT 55MPH. A FEW MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS HOME AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. ALL WIRING AND PLASTIC COMPONENTS ARE A COMPLETE LOSS, HOOD IS DAMAGED, AND ALL LIGHT UNITS ARE RUINED. *TR
ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CEASES TO FUNCTION. SPEEDOMETER GOES TO ZERO, TACHOMETER GOES TO ZERO, GAS GAUGE STOPS, TEMP GAUGE GOES TO COLD. THIS HAPPENS USUALLY WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH., OR WHATEVER THE LEGAL LIMIT FOR A GIVEN AREA IS. A BIT DISCONCERTING AT TIMES. AFTER A TIME PERIOD, THINGS START TO WORK AGAIN, AND THEN THEY QUIT AGAIN. WE HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE NEW. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DURING AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. AS A RESULT OF THE SEAT BELT FAILURE INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE SEAT BELT WAS OBSERVED TO BE WRAPPED AROUND THE CONTACT'S LEGS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 7/13/2006 - THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS CHEST, NECK AND LEFT LEG. *NM
1996 Plymouth Neon questions
Does the 1996 Plymouth Neon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1996 Plymouth Neon: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Plymouth Neon?
Based on 308 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (187), Electrical System (51), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (43).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Plymouth Neon has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.