Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingStructure
NUMEROUS HEATING COOLING PROBLEMS. INCORRECT TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OVERHEATING, RADIATOR FANS NOT COMING ON, ERRATIC FAN OPERATION, WATER LEAKING IN FROM FIREWALL POURING INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR CAUSING BLOWN FUSES, FAULTY BLOWER MOTORS AND SOAKING CARPETS. WIRING PROBLEMS CAUSING FUSES TO BLOW WHEN FANS WOULD KICK ON, A/C WAS TURN…
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NUMEROUS HEATING COOLING PROBLEMS. INCORRECT TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OVERHEATING, RADIATOR FANS NOT COMING ON, ERRATIC FAN OPERATION, WATER LEAKING IN FROM FIREWALL POURING INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR CAUSING BLOWN FUSES, FAULTY BLOWER MOTORS AND SOAKING CARPETS. WIRING PROBLEMS CAUSING FUSES TO BLOW WHEN FANS WOULD KICK ON, A/C WAS TURNED ON, OR DASH WOULD EMIT SMOKE WHEN THE PARKING BREAK WAS ENGAGED WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING, ERRATIC GAUGE CLUSTER, OFF AND ON GAUGES, INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10144880
Mileage unknown · Sep 20, 2004
Structure
MY GRANDFATHER OWNS A 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON AND THE PAINT IS CHIPPING OFF SO BADLY THAT IT IS TURNING WHITE AND I DON'T APPRECIATE IT. IT LOOKS CRAZY AND THAT IS NOT HOW A BUSINESS IS RAN. MY COUSIN HAS THE SAME EXACT CAR AND HER PAINT IS ALMOST 60% GONE AND THAT IS SO UNPROFESSIONAL SOMEONE NEEDS TO BE HELD RESPOSIBLE WHAT THE H…
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MY GRANDFATHER OWNS A 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON AND THE PAINT IS CHIPPING OFF SO BADLY THAT IT IS TURNING WHITE AND I DON'T APPRECIATE IT. IT LOOKS CRAZY AND THAT IS NOT HOW A BUSINESS IS RAN. MY COUSIN HAS THE SAME EXACT CAR AND HER PAINT IS ALMOST 60% GONE AND THAT IS SO UNPROFESSIONAL SOMEONE NEEDS TO BE HELD RESPOSIBLE WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON HERE. IS ANYONE GOING TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE? WITH MALFUNCTIONS LIKE THIS I WILL NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY AGAIN. AND I WILL ALSO LET EVERY PERSON THAT WILL LISTEN HOW HORRIBLE THIS COMPANY TREATS ITS CONSUMERS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10091379
Mileage unknown · Feb 28, 2004
Structure
1995 2 DR NEON, THE PAINT STARTED BUBBLING AND THEN PEELING 6 MONTHS AGO. ALMOST ALL THE PAINT ON THE ROOF IS GONE, AS WELL AS THE BACK OF THE TRUNK. THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE BY THE BACK WINDOW IS ALSO MISSING A LOT OF PAINT.*AK I LIVE IN THE PHOENIX AREA AND ALMOST DAILY SEE UP TO 6 OTHER WHITE NEONS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10059977
Mileage unknown · Jul 28, 2003
Structure
BLUE PAINT IS COMING OFF THE ROOF IN SPLOTCHES, WITH SMALL SCATTERED AREAS OF PAINT LOSS ELSEWHERE, AND HAS BEEN DOING SO FOR SEVERAL YEARS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10030285
Mileage unknown · Feb 12, 2002
Air BagsEngine And Engine CoolingStructureFireInjury
DEFECTIVE HEADGASKET CAUSED EROSION AND DAMAGE TO THE HEAD, CHRYSLER DENIES TO COVER COST OF $2500. THERE ARE MANY REPORTS ON THE INTERNET OF BROKEN HEADGASKETS IN THE NEONS AND CHRYSLER ADMITS TO THE DEFECT AND PAYS TO REPAIR SOME, BUT SAYS VEHICLE HAS TOO MANY MILES AND CONSUMER IS A THIRD OWNER SO THEY WON'T COVER IT. *AK …
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DEFECTIVE HEADGASKET CAUSED EROSION AND DAMAGE TO THE HEAD, CHRYSLER DENIES TO COVER COST OF $2500. THERE ARE MANY REPORTS ON THE INTERNET OF BROKEN HEADGASKETS IN THE NEONS AND CHRYSLER ADMITS TO THE DEFECT AND PAYS TO REPAIR SOME, BUT SAYS VEHICLE HAS TOO MANY MILES AND CONSUMER IS A THIRD OWNER SO THEY WON'T COVER IT. *AK ON 22-FEB-2002 CONSUMERS SON WAS HIT HEAD ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE ON IMPACT, CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT, THE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN, CONSUMER HAD TO CRAWL OUT OF THE WINDOWS. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #758154
Mileage unknown · Oct 29, 2001
Structure
AFTER A RAIN, THE PAINT STARTED COMING OFF IN SHEETS. RECEIVED ESTIMATE OF ABOUT $895.00 FOR REPAIR AND SUBMITTED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP RESPONDED AFTER ABOUT 5 MONTHS OF CONSTANT CALLING AND GOING BY DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD ONLY PAY 25% OF REPAIR BILL. PAINT REPAIR SHOP SAID IT WOULD NOT DO ANY GOOD TO SPOT PAINT…
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AFTER A RAIN, THE PAINT STARTED COMING OFF IN SHEETS. RECEIVED ESTIMATE OF ABOUT $895.00 FOR REPAIR AND SUBMITTED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP RESPONDED AFTER ABOUT 5 MONTHS OF CONSTANT CALLING AND GOING BY DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD ONLY PAY 25% OF REPAIR BILL. PAINT REPAIR SHOP SAID IT WOULD NOT DO ANY GOOD TO SPOT PAINT BECAUSE THERE ARE SIGNS OF OTHER AREAS STARTING TO PEEL. NO, SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #753834
Mileage unknown · Apr 25, 2001
Structure
THE PAINT ON MY NEON--AS WELL AS A FLEET OF NEONS AT MY WORK--IS COMING OFF IN LARGE CHUNKS. MY ROOF IS COMPLETELY BARE, AND MY TRUNK AND OTHER SECTIONS ARE CLOSE. THE DEALER SAID IT IS A PROBLEM THAT IS CAUSED BY A FAULTY PRIMER THEY USED, BUT THEY HAVE OFFERED TO ONLY PAY HALF THE COST TO REPAINT. IT SEEMS THE MANUFACTURER SHO…
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THE PAINT ON MY NEON--AS WELL AS A FLEET OF NEONS AT MY WORK--IS COMING OFF IN LARGE CHUNKS. MY ROOF IS COMPLETELY BARE, AND MY TRUNK AND OTHER SECTIONS ARE CLOSE. THE DEALER SAID IT IS A PROBLEM THAT IS CAUSED BY A FAULTY PRIMER THEY USED, BUT THEY HAVE OFFERED TO ONLY PAY HALF THE COST TO REPAINT. IT SEEMS THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS SINCE IT WOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED IF IT WEREN'T FOR THEIR FAILURE.NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #744532
Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 1998
Engine And Engine CoolingSteeringStructure
ENGINE FAILED, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK.
NHTSA ODI #780589
Mileage unknown · May 21, 1998
Engine And Engine CoolingExterior LightingStructure
A SPECIAL NUT & BOLT HAD TO BE ADDED TO FRAME CROSSMEMBER TO STOP FRAME FROM BUMPING ON DRIVER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD.
NHTSA ODI #780163
Mileage unknown · Apr 24, 1998
Structure
DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S DOORS FAIL TO OPEN WITHOUT DIFFICULTY. THE STICK AND FAIL TO OPEN WITH HANDLES.
THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CORROSION OF THE TUBES CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID OR FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKES OR RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE, FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL VAPOR TUBES FOR THE PRESENCE OF CORROSION. ANY TUBES SHOWING CORROSION WILL BE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RUBBER ISOLATOR REPLACED WITH A PLASTIC CLIP.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.
Consequence: CORROSION OF THE TUBES CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID OR FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKES OR RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE, FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL VAPOR TUBES FOR THE PRESENCE OF CORROSION. ANY TUBES SHOWING CORROSION WILL BE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RUBBER ISOLATOR REPLACED WITH A PLASTIC CLIP.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.
Consequence: CORROSION OF THE TUBES CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID OR FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKES OR RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE, FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL VAPOR TUBES FOR THE PRESENCE OF CORROSION. ANY TUBES SHOWING CORROSION WILL BE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RUBBER ISOLATOR REPLACED WITH A PLASTIC CLIP.
THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT(S) WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT PRIOR TO PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY.
THE REAR BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING BRACKET SCREWS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE BRAKE HOSES TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION. THE UNRESTRAINED HOSES ARE THEN SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL REDUCE THE BRAKING PERFORMANCEOF THE VEHICLE, EXTEND STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: THE REAR BRAKE LINE HOSE BRACKET SCREWS ON THESE VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED.
THE ABS BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REAR SEAL ALLOWS AIR TO ENTER THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING SPONGY BRAKES OR PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AIR ENTERING THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OR PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: MASTER CYLINDERS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR THE SUSPECT BUILD DATE CODE RANGE AND WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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DP03002 · Steering Column Separation
Opened May 7, 2003 · Closed Jul 22, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:column
MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENTIFIED A POTENTIAL PROBLEM, THE SCOPE COULD HAVE BEEN EXPANDED IN AN INVESTIGATION.A REVIEW OF ODI'S DATA BASE SHOWS NO RECENT COMPLAINTS AND A LACK OF A COMPLAINT TREND CONCERNING THE SUBJECT ISSUE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS A WHOLE OR BY INDIVIDUAL MODELS.THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR DETAILS, SEE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE VOLUME 68, NO. 130, JULY 8, 2003.
PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.
PE98012 · Underhood Fires
Opened Feb 26, 1998 · Closed Jun 23, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
EA98003 · Oversensitive Air Bag Deployments
Opened Jan 30, 1998 · Closed Jan 5, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags
No summary supplied.
PE97042 · Oversensitive Air Bag Deployment
Opened Sep 21, 1997 · Closed Jan 30, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags
There is no summary currently available
EA97009 · Loss Of Steering Control
Opened Apr 30, 1997 · Closed Oct 8, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
PE97007 · Alleged Fires In Steering Column Area
Opened Jan 31, 1997 · Closed Apr 7, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
THE APPARENT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM IS THE ACCUMULATION OF BRASS POWDER, THAT WEARS OFF THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS INSIDE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH.THIS POWDER COLLECTS IN SMALL TRAILS OF GREASE THAT TRACK FROM ONE CONTACT TO ANOTHER.WHEN THE CONCENTRATION OF BRASS IN THE GREASE GETS HIGH ENOUGH, IT CAN CAUSE A HIGH RESISTANCE SHORT.THIS SHORT, IN TURN CAN IGNITE THE GREASE AND CAUSE SMOKE TO BE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.THE GREASE USED INSIDE THE SWITCH, AS WELL AS THE VARIOUS PLASTIC COMPONENTS IN THE COLUMN, ARE FIRE RETARDANT AND WILL NOT BURN WITHOUT A SUSTAINED HEAT SOURCE.THERE HAS BEEN ONLY A SINGLE VERIFIED INCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND THIS REPORTED FIRE WAS SMALL, INVOLVING SOME CHARRING OF THE STEERING WHEEL.ALL OTHER VERIFIED INCIDENTS WERE LIMITED TO SMOKE FROM THE COLUMN AND MINOR INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
PE96069 · Loss Of Steering Control
Opened Nov 26, 1996 · Closed Apr 30, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
PE94095 · Loss Of Steering Control
Opened Dec 28, 1994 · Closed Apr 25, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
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