NHTSA — Electrical System: Wiring: Front Underhood Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,000 miles

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1996 Plymouth Neon electrical problems

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1996 Plymouth Neon Owner Comments

problem #14

Apr 012004

(reported on)

Neon 4-cyl

  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

An electrical short in the wiring harness caused the vehicle to stall. The consumer received NHTSA recall 96V026000 concerning the wiring harness failure due to an electrical short, but Chrysler told the consumer that this recall did not exist. The dealer could not locate the problem but stated that the wiring in the horn needed to be replaced. The electrical short and the engine misfiring caused the vehicle to lose power and sputter after a short drive.

- Orefield, PA, USA

problem #13

May 102001

Neon

  • miles
The vehicle stalled while the consumer was traveling, the check engine light, and oil light would come on, and now the lights no longer warn the consumer, the coil pack was replaced as possible cause but the problem was not solved, the consumer tried several service places but none of them could find the cause of the problem, consumer states he found a recall that states the exacat symptons he was experiencing, but was informed that his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

- Pittsburgh , PA, USA

problem #12

Jan 012002

Neon

  • miles
There are some problems with the wiring harness.this problem has caused vehicle to stall out while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer.

- Long Wood, FL, USA

problem #11

Jan 072002

Neon

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Wiring harness has burned out, causing electrical system and other componets to malfunction.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #10

May 102001

Neon

  • miles
The vehicle stalled while the consumer was traveling, the check engine light, and oil light would come on, and now the lights no longer warn the consumer, the coil pack was replaced as possible cause but the problem was not solved, the consumer tried several service places but none of them could find the cause of the problem, consumer states he found a recall that states the exacat symptons he was experiencing, but was informed that his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

- Pittsburgh , PA, USA

problem #9

Jul 052001

Neon

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalled mostly at speeds of 65-70 mph after driving for 10-15 minutes. Then, it took 15-20 minutes before it will start again. Dealer said it was wiring harness shorting out. There is recall, 96V026000, but this vehicle is not affected. Vehicle stalls every time it's driven.

- Pensacola Beach, FL, USA

problem #8

Mar 152001

Neon

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

There has been a recall, however the manufacturer says my car was not involved. No safety defect listed.

- Bridgeton, MO, USA

problem #7

Jan 072001

Neon

  • miles
Battery came on, and all dash lights went dim. Then consumer heard a houling noise, consumer was able to get home. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated that harness wiring had melted. Dealer said it was common in these types of cars. There was a recall 96V026000 on underhood wiring harness, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

- Corona, CA, USA

problem #6

Aug 262000

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
I took my car to horton's to have it put on the computer. They charged me $90 to put on a new fuel filter, when it is the wiring harness causing the problem. There is a recall for the wiring harness.please send me a recall for the parts on my car.

- Soperton, GA, USA

problem #5

Feb 031999

Neon

  • miles
Recall 00V026 000/wiring:harness:underhood: Vehicle experienced a problem with engine stalling. Vehicle has been taken to an independent repair shop on three occasions, and condition still reoccurring. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed T consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall. Please feel free to provide further details.

- Joanburg, GA, USA

problem #4

Dec 011999

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine has stalled due to a short in the wiring harness under the hood. Dealer said the wiring harness needed to be replaced.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #3

Oct 081999

Neon

  • miles
All repairs were paid for by owner. Any recalls on listed problems?.

- Willoughby, OH, USA

problem #2

Jun 171999

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Wiring harness causing PCM to give bad codes and causing me alot of money

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #1

Apr 201999

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was in a parking lot for 15 minutes and suddenly a fire broke out under the hood, burning all the wires. Dealer has been contacted.

- Russell, KY, USA

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