Component Record

Dodge Neon 1996 Vehicle Structure Problems

24 distinct owners reported a vehicle structure problem on the 1996 Dodge Neon - 4% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

No Recall Covers This System

Owners reported 24 vehicle structure complaints on this model year, and no recall campaign in NHTSA's files covers this system on it. A gap does not prove a defect - complaints are unverified owner reports - but it is the part of the record no recall announcement will ever mention.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine366 Electrical System105 Brakes100 Power Train49 Air Bags44 Unknown Or Other37

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.