1996 Dodge Neon Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 611 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Dodge Neon, 1% of the 611 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dear sir's, it was some-what hard to be really acurate on the milages in your form, but while these things were going on, I was keeping notes. I compiled them all down to a journal type document, dates & times. (06) pages. And I can further extend points in there, in a phone conversation. I will be happy to send you a copy of this also. Respectfully, e w. Moss. No safetyd efect listed.”
NHTSA complaint #757703, filed 2002-02“The following are a list of problems we have had with this car: air flow knob failed, valve cover gaskets 3x's, head gasket, squeaking brakes, camshaft sensor seal failure, spark plug o-ring, spark plugs and wires, rear suspension came loose, loud exhaust. Show us you can do the people who need your help some good. Get us some answers!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #716380, filed 1999-12“After stopping a couple of times, and at third time steering wheel shimmied and shook. Front brake rotors on both sides decomposed and flaked off inchunks which get caught under brake pads causign the steering uncontrolable. Rotors and pads were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #865507, filed 2000-07“Vehicle experiences problems with pulling and noise in the front end, recall repairs were performed on the wheel bearings and the steering knuckles, consumer was not informed of the recall notices prior to incidents.”
NHTSA complaint #509308, filed 1996-09Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 8 | 9% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 15 | 9% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 26 | 8% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 14 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 | 29 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge Neon
340 complaintsElectrical system
93 complaintsBrakes
89 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsAir bags
44 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Neon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology