WHILE DRIVING, DOESN'T MATTER WHAT TYPE OF SURFACE ALL THE GAUGES ON MY 1996 NEON FAILED. SOMETIMES IF YOU TAP THE DASHBOARD GLASS THAT COVERS THE GAUGES THEY COME BACK ON OR IF YOU HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD THEY COME BACK ON, BUT THIS ISN'T ALWAYS THE CASE. THIS HAS HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY 4-6 TIMES OVER A SIX MONTH PERIOD STARTI…
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WHILE DRIVING, DOESN'T MATTER WHAT TYPE OF SURFACE ALL THE GAUGES ON MY 1996 NEON FAILED. SOMETIMES IF YOU TAP THE DASHBOARD GLASS THAT COVERS THE GAUGES THEY COME BACK ON OR IF YOU HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD THEY COME BACK ON, BUT THIS ISN'T ALWAYS THE CASE. THIS HAS HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY 4-6 TIMES OVER A SIX MONTH PERIOD STARTING IN MAY, 2004. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10093313
Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 2004
Electrical SystemExterior LightingStructure
1. EVERY TIME IT RAINS OUTSIDE I HAVE A LAKE ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR, MAINLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN THE BACK AND IN THE TRUNK WHICH IS MOLDING THE CARPET AND ITEMS KEPT INSIDE. 2. THE BACK UP LIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY, DUE TO THE MOISTURE. 3. THE TURN SIGNAL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BLINKS REALLY FAST, …
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1. EVERY TIME IT RAINS OUTSIDE I HAVE A LAKE ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR, MAINLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN THE BACK AND IN THE TRUNK WHICH IS MOLDING THE CARPET AND ITEMS KEPT INSIDE. 2. THE BACK UP LIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY, DUE TO THE MOISTURE. 3. THE TURN SIGNAL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BLINKS REALLY FAST, AND STAYS ON ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. 4. THE TURN SIGNAL ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS TO BE MANUALLY TURNED OFF AFTER TURNING LEFT. 5. THE STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED ON A STEEP TURN RESULTING ME GOING OFF ROAD, LUCKILY NOT HITTING ANYONE. 6. HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY POOR AT NIGHT. 7. RADIO RECEPTION IS GETTING WORSE. STATIONS THAT USED TO COME IN WON'T ANYMORE. 8. CAR SHAKES AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND AT A LIGHT. 9. THERE IS GLARE ON THE WINDSHEILD FROM DASH THAT CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY IN THE DAY TIME.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10086924
Mileage unknown · May 15, 2001
Structure
EVERYTIME IT RAINS WATER ENTERS VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND BACK. I THINK THE LEAK IS IN THE DOOR PANEL BECAUSE THE ONLY PLACE THE WATER ACCUMULATES IS ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT AND BACK DRIVER SIDE. I HAVE SEARCHED EVERYTHING - YOU CANT SEE WHERE IT COMES IN BUT EVERY TIME IT RAINS I HAVE TO BAIL WATER OUT AND THEN FOR …
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EVERYTIME IT RAINS WATER ENTERS VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND BACK. I THINK THE LEAK IS IN THE DOOR PANEL BECAUSE THE ONLY PLACE THE WATER ACCUMULATES IS ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT AND BACK DRIVER SIDE. I HAVE SEARCHED EVERYTHING - YOU CANT SEE WHERE IT COMES IN BUT EVERY TIME IT RAINS I HAVE TO BAIL WATER OUT AND THEN FOR THE NEXT WEEK THE WINDOWS FOG UP DUE TO MOISTURE IN THE CAR. IVE TRIED SPRAYING WATERON THE VEHICAL WHILE SOMEONE WAS INSIDE THE VEHICAL BUT STILL CANT DETERMINE WHERE THE LEAK IS COMING FROM. THE MECHANICS ARE EVEN PERPLEXED. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #745341
Mileage unknown · Sep 12, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingStructure
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE HEAD GASKET WHICH CAUSES VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND LEAK OIL, CONSUMER IS BEING DENIED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT WAS ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *MJS
NHTSA ODI #554555
Mileage unknown · Feb 25, 1999
Power TrainStructure
TRANSMISSION FAILED, PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LEAKS WHEN GOING THROUGH PUDDLES, DOOR PANELS COME OFF ON BOTH SIDES CAUSING DOOR NOT TO OPEN,TRUNK LEAKS WHEN IT RAINS
NHTSA ODI #703749
Mileage unknown · May 27, 1998
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipmentService Brakes, Hydraulic
AIR/WATER LEAKS THROUGH THE DOOR.
NHTSA ODI #535993
Mileage unknown · Dec 24, 1997
Structure
PASSENGER DOOR HAS WIND NOISE WHEN VEHICLE TRAVELS OVER 35 MPH.
NHTSA ODI #527538
Mileage unknown · May 17, 1996
Structure
SHARP EDGE ON THE DOOR HANDLE CAUSED CUT ON HAND. *AK
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.
AN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CAN SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE..
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SHORTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAN CAUSE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS PROPERLY AND ANY WIRE THAT HAS BEEN DAMAGED WILL BE REPLACED.
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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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
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