1996 Dodge Neon engine problems
The 1996 Dodge Neon has 375 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 42% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
375
Engine complaints
42%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING WITH HEATER ON, CONSUMER STARTED TO SMELL GASOLINE INSIDE VEHICLE. PULLED OVER AND STOPPED. TRIED TO LIFT HOOD, BUT NOTICED FLAMES SHOOTING OUT. HAD VEHICLE TOWED HOME. CONTACTED INSURANCE COMPANY AND AN INSPECTOR WAS SENT TO CHECK. INDICATED ENGINE LEAK CAUSED FLAMES. INFORMATION…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1996 Dodge Neon have?
NHTSA has 375 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Neon engine — 42% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.