Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| 240397 | 03/14/1997 | 6089121 | Blower motor does not operate in freezing temperatures. *nlm | 01/13/2000 | |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 234999 | 11/12/1999 | 6089824 | Concerns with sunroof making a ratcheting type noise when opening or closing. *tt | 02/25/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 10/17/2001 | |||
| Heater went out and vehicle was filled with smoke. heat blew only on high. also, connector wiring in dash was burned. contacted dealer, and dealer stated that wiring connector was not avilable by manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1998 | 5 | 03/01/1996 | |
| 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. another problem is the windows. even when the defrosters and defoggers are on, the side windows never defog, i need to constantly turn on rear refrost (every 5 min or so) so that i can see out of it. this is a new problem this winter. i cannot see out passenger or driver side window while driving. a third problem is the passenger side window, this is not a new problem . even when the window is all the way up wind howls in the window. you can see a gap and if it is raining water comes in. finally the last problem is also not a new problem. i does not seem to be related to the last problem because it occurred long before that problem. after it rains, water collects in the well between the inside an outside of the door (mostly on passenger side, but occasionally on drivers side) consequently when i open the door a puddle of water falls out on my feet. in the winter the water in the will freezes making it difficult ot open the door. i informed the dealer of this problem when it first occured and they informed me that it occured with all of the cars and that it was just a design flaw and they could do nothing about it. i left it at that although it bothered me. i am complaining now because so many things seem to be going wrong with the car. | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| A/c and defroster problems. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 2 | 09/11/1996 | |
| Head gasket failure at 48750 miles, problem repaired. brakes are noisy and cause extended stopping distance. the air circulation switch malfunctions, causing the windows to fog up. the brakes and air circulation problems have not been able to be fixed. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 4 | ||
| 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. the trunk leaks. some of the outside trim pieces fell off for some unknown reason. the fuel tank door broke off for no apparent reason one day while i was filling the tank. the driver's side door no longer shuts right. it has to be lifted and slammed. the driver's side window dosen't work correctly, (it fell out once) even after i had it fixed and the regulator replaced. i expect normal wear and tear on the engine, transmission, etc., but this is silly. i am afraid to keep the car, who know's what will fall off next, landing in some unknown place on i-95! i won't be buying another neon. not because i have had serious issues of unreliability, but because things fall off. *ak | |||
| 08/20/1998 | 07/01/1996 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 11/01/2002 | |||
| The drivers side and passenger side rearview mirrors, develop cracks over time. these cracks obstruct drivers vision. please provide any further information. mr | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 1 | 07/04/1999 | ||
| Consumer states the drivers side and passenger side windows are misaligned.*jb | |||
| 1 | 07/01/2001 | ||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| 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. | |||
| 07/17/1998 | 02/01/1996 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 08/14/1999 | 3 | 07/01/1996 | |
| No summary | |||
| 10/26/1998 | 1 | 10/26/1998 | |
| Window off track resulting in cracking of glass. | |||
| 12/15/1998 | 5 | 03/01/1996 | |
| 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. another problem is the windows. even when the defrosters and defoggers are on, the side windows never defog, i need to constantly turn on rear refrost (every 5 min or so) so that i can see out of it. this is a new problem this winter. i cannot see out passenger or driver side window while driving. a third problem is the passenger side window, this is not a new problem . even when the window is all the way up wind howls in the window. you can see a gap and if it is raining water comes in. finally the last problem is also not a new problem. i does not seem to be related to the last problem because it occurred long before that problem. after it rains, water collects in the well between the inside an outside of the door (mostly on passenger side, but occasionally on drivers side) consequently when i open the door a puddle of water falls out on my feet. in the winter the water in the will freezes making it difficult ot open the door. i informed the dealer of this problem when it first occured and they informed me that it occured with all of the cars and that it was just a design flaw and they could do nothing about it. i left it at that although it bothered me. i am complaining now because so many things seem to be going wrong with the car. | |||
| 02/20/1997 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Window rattles in door due to poor fit of weather-stripping, window rolled down and shattered in door. | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 4 | ||
| Under normal conditions while closing drivers side door, door glass shattered. problem occurred four times. the second time 9-year old son shut the door and glass shattered. thirdand fourth times when driver shut door, the glass shattered. *ak | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| Windows rattle. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 02/16/2000 | 1 | 02/12/2000 | |
| While driving entire electrical system went out. had no interior or outside lights. had some leakage from transmission and engine. took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic repaired leakages/starter/head gaskets/ oil pressure switch, and windshield wipers.*ak water leak from the trunk to rear floor boards caused corrosion. also, signal light failed to go off. consumer states the vehicle had been involved in several accidents befor e purchase. *yh | |||
| 09/08/1997 | 7 | ||
| Transmission malfunctioned. in addition, premature wear of front brake pads/rotors/headlights failed/electrical short due to severed wires/winshield washer bottle had hole in it and installed horn. *ak | |||