1996 Dodge Neon Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 611 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1996 Dodge Neon overview page.
What owners report
“NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 185R14 )”NHTSA complaint 701563 — filed 12/23/1998
“CONSUMER EXPERIENCING OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE, UNABLE TO LOCATE WHERE IT COMING FROM. DEALER NOTIFIED.”NHTSA complaint 832565 — filed 12/22/1998
“RECALL 96V026000/626; EXPERIENCING SAME WIRE HARNESS PROBLEMS. VEHICLE ENGINE PROBLEMS ON 11-NOV-98. ALSO WIRE HARNESS PROBLEMS. SECOND INCIDENT CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY…”NHTSA complaint 832193 — filed 12/11/1998
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1996 Dodge Neon have engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1996 Dodge Neon: 85 of 611 complaints on file (13.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1996 Dodge Neon have in total?
611 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 46 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 32 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
