1996 Plymouth Neon transmission problems
19 complaints about transmission have been filed for the 1996 Plymouth Neon, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 4% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Transmission was replaced at about 35,000 miles under warranty, new transmission is beginning to slip. Headgasket has failed twice causing internal damage that the dealership won't admit to. Engine block or other part is cracked, leaking oil into cylinders 1 and 3, problem wasn't corrected last time in shop. Brakes fail regularly, especially under quick stopping attempts, even though the pads/shoes are still good. There is a gas leak that allows fumes to enter the car.
Consumer 1996 plymouth neon PCM had to be reprogrammed causing comer vehicle to fail emissions. The consumer's vehicle failed state emission inspection because the vehicle's readiness codes were cleared each time the key was turned to the off position. The consumer found a TSB which stated that the PCM must be reprogrammed to remedy the condition. After repeated attempts to get the local dealer to acknowledge the problem consumer took the vehicle elsewhere where the PCM was reprogrammed at no charge.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Plymouth Neon
- Engine 180 complaints
- Electrical system 51 complaints
- Brakes 46 complaints
- Air bags 22 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 15 complaints
Transmission problems in other years
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