1996 Dodge Neon power train problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 Dodge Neon — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact was servicing a 1996 dodge neon. The vehicle was parked out front of an independent repair shop with the engine turned on when the shifter independently shifted out of park and into reverse. The vehicle travelled approximately eight miles onto the highway at a slow speed. The…”
filed May 24, 2011
“1996 neon speedometer failed and transmission fluid is leaking. *ts after a sensor and other parts were replaced, the problem continued and it was soon discovered there was a problem with the wiring harness. A recall had been issued for the exact same problem that the consumers son was…”
filed Jul 6, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj
2100601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 16, 2001
Power Train problems in other Neon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Neon | 14 | 15% |
| 2004 Neon | 23 | 24% |
| 2003 Neon | 28 | 14% |
| 2002 Neon | 36 | 21% |
| 2001 Neon | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 Neon | 28 | 8% |
| 1999 Neon | 9 | 8% |
| 1998 Neon | 20 | 6% |
| 1997 Neon | 26 | 7% |
| 1995 Neon | 93 | 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.