1996 Dodge Neon Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 611 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1996 Dodge Neon overview page.
What owners report
“DUE TO AN OIL LEAK THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE BLOWN OUT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.”NHTSA complaint 833073 — filed 01/06/1999
“REAR SEAL ON ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO BECOME DEFECTIVE.”NHTSA complaint 832969 — filed 01/04/1999
“11/10/98 - HEAD GASKET FAILURE - REPLACED. SPARK PLUGS (TUNE UP) PERFORMED SAME DAY AT PERFORMANCE DODGE SERVICE CENTER. 11/25/98 - ENGINE - BEGAN STALLING…”NHTSA complaint 700934 — filed 11/27/1998
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1996 Dodge Neon have engine and engine cooling:engine problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine is the most-reported problem area on the 1996 Dodge Neon: 251 of 611 complaints on file (41.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1996 Dodge Neon have in total?
611 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 46 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 32 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
