1996 Dodge Neon steering problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1996 Dodge Neon — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had ongoing problems with my 1996 dodge neon sport, it has been inoperable for the last year or so, due to electrical problems and stalling which I believe stem from the wiring harness. I have had the brakes replaced a few times, the a/c replaced, fuel injection acts up and the fuel gauge…”
filed Nov 28, 2005
“The consumer had to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel in any direction, the power steering fluid was inspected and was determined to be adequate. *jb”
filed Apr 11, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Neon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Neon | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 Neon | 4 | 4% |
| 2003 Neon | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 Neon | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 Neon | 14 | 10% |
| 2000 Neon | 27 | 8% |
| 1999 Neon | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 Neon | 13 | 4% |
| 1997 Neon | 15 | 4% |
| 1995 Neon | 124 | 13% |
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.