Component Record

Dodge Neon 1996 Brakes Problems

100 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1996 Dodge Neon - 16% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage100 complaints

100 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

96V075000Reported May 3, 1996 - 151,800 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 151,800 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine366 Electrical System105 Power Train49 Air Bags44 Unknown Or Other37 Steering24

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.