1996 Dodge Neon Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 3%of 611 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Dodge Neon, 3% of the 611 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I've noticed on all 94-99 NEON's that the drivers side window has sratches on the same spot of the window and that they all look identical to each othere. You can tell that it is the window trim that is causing it. And once again it is on all NEON's that's I've seen. 4 of my friends all have them and they all have it ecxept for the 2001 NEON. The other 3 and mine have it and jours are 94-99 neons.”
NHTSA complaint #749865, filed 2001-08“There are so many things wrong with this car. Thankfully, none of them mechanical, but costly still. The door panels on my 2 door keep on getting disconnected from the door frame due to substandard (in my book anyway) anchors between the door frame and the panels. This has happened numerous times on the drivers side, and once on the passengers side. It makes it very difficult getting in and out of the car. I get the issue fixed, and within an few months it's broken again. The antenna broke off at the base and flew off somewhere on the highway this winter (2004). The paint is peeling off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10067743, filed 2004-04“First, when it is cold, my brakes do not work. At first they do not go to the ground and the car takes a long time to come to a stop. Fortunately this has only occured when car is started or when it is going less than 5mph. Independent mechanic looking at it now. Has replaced some brakes pads and services the brakes. Water was found in a valve for the power assisted brakes, but the problem still occurs. This mechanic believes water is getting into the brake line but is unsure as to how. The problem does not occur every time I drive it so just when it seems to be okay the brakes fail again. …”
NHTSA complaint #701807, filed 1999-01“Windows not air tight. Get both water and air around windows. Was supposedly repaired once by VIN devers in toledo, oh. Turn signal sometimes emitts a horrible buzzing noise which continues until signal is turned off. Original head gasket replaced and now replacement is going out.”
NHTSA complaint #746582, filed 2001-06“Both driver's side and passenger side seat belts have come unbolted and fallen to the floor twice on each side. The window on the passanger side has scratches in the actual glass. This is caused by something inside the door. I have noticed several other neons with the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #722184, filed 2000-05Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 14 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 8% |
| 1998 | 16 | 5% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 17 | 3% |
| 1995 | 43 | 4% |
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsEquipment
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Neon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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