1996 Dodge Neon Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 1996 Dodge Neon, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 92,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “wiring harness” (19% of reports).
- 93electrical system complaints
- 92,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Wiring harness: mentioned in 18 of 93 complaints (19%)
- Provide further information: mentioned in 9 of 93 complaints (10%)
- Head gaskets: mentioned in 7 of 93 complaints (8%)
- Front underhood: mentioned in 5 of 93 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 13 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 93 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire.
Dodge Neon electrical system complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Problem: An engine wiring harness can short circuit due to contact with the exhaust gas recirculation tube..
Risk: Shorting of the wiring harness can cause various electrical malfunctions, including engine stalling.
Fix: Dealers will reroute the engine wiring harness properly and any wire that has been damaged will be replaced.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge neon. The contact was driving 25 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to coast to the side of the road and have the vehicle towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic noticed that a faulty wiring harness was the cause of the vehicle stalling…
I have a 1996 dodge neon that keeps blowing fuel pump fuses when shifting to 3rd gear. It is an electrical short that i found in same vehicle made few months sooner july through november car in 1995 through 1996 i feel this is still happening my car is at risk to catch fire. Would greatly…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1996 Dodge Neons have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 93 owner complaints about electrical system for the 1996 Dodge Neon (15% of the 611 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Neon electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 92,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 1996 Dodge Neon?
The most frequent phrase is “wiring harness”, in 18 of 93 complaints, followed by “provide further information” (9).
Other 1996 Dodge Neon problems
See all 1996 Dodge Neon problems or electrical system problems across all Neon years.