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 - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 2302701 | 09/21/2001 | 2303400 | 625650 | Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *tt | 11/30/2001 |
| 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 | |||
| 09/25/1997 | 1 | 09/09/1997 | |
| Window seals failed due to air leak. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 09/01/2000 | |||
| I have talked to other people with neons made in 97 and they seem to have the same problems. also the paint is coming off. i have seen many neon's since i bought mine, with this same problem. . no safetyd efec tmentioned. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| The blower motor failed. *slc | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| Heater blower motor failed. nlm | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| Windshield was fogging up. turned switch to put on defogger and switch blewout. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 06/01/1997 | |||
| Chrysler sold neons with known factory defects as evidenced by issuance of 70 tsbs and failed to recall cars which are highway hazards.to date, i have spent $10,088.79 on repairs due to these known defects. two head gaskets, cylinder heads, cam seals and sensors have been replaced by the dealer under chrysler's secret warranty--at 20,871 and 54,049 miles. now supposedly only defective camsensors are the problem. other defects beginning 20,000 miles: radio/tape player, vibration, clinkling/clunking sound, steering wheel shake, toe problem due to faulty design resulting in excessive tire consumption (tire & wheel run out), abs failure, brake failure due to faulty design, brake howling, brake metal to metal contact, need for larger brake drums, trunk weatherstripping defective, faulty design results in leaks to interior, lower control arm defective, cannot hold alignment, suspension system defective, tires collapse and fly off, ac failure (hose leaks, compressor replaced), new batteries repeated replaced ( aaa called 12 times and recharger purchased) now a tbs says this is due to a defective rke transmitter, 02 sensors, various seals leak, wiring defective, transmission replaced (nothing but shards of metal left--on display at transmission shop), transaxle differential replaced, oil leakage, lifetime brakes replaced every 6 months, insufficient power on incline, with parking brake and foot brake on car rolls or lurches when ignition turned off, steering column shakes violently at 45 mph, difficult to steer at under 45 mph, driver side rear view mirror fell off, turn signal defective, separation of lower control arm ball joint, wheelcover loss due to missing or loose bolts, rim replacements due to tires flying off, oil leak, glove compartment latch failure, poor design with no lights around lighter, and other minor problems. chrysler is a negligent manufacturer and all neons should be taken off the road. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 06/01/1997 | |||
| Glare from dashboard reflecting on the windsheild is dangerous. at times the glare makes it almost impossible to see when heading into the sun. this is a problem even when wearing sunglasses. *ak | |||
| 04/25/2000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Head gasket blew. oxygen sensor blew. left rear brake pad fell off and jammed in the drum rendering the vehicle unmovable. upon inspection, had to replace both drums, both discs, and new pads on front and back both sides. window seals have failed on the passengers side front window. water leaks in and air leaks at highway speeds, slows car down immensley and causes more fuel consumption. driver's side window harshly scratched. gets worse as time goes by, have seen other neon's with the same problem. fuel filter went, causing the entire fuel injection system to have to be replaced. | |||
| Windshield was fogging up. turned switch to put on defogger and switch blewout. *ak | |||