1999 Dodge Neon Problems, complaints & recalls

Recently bought a 99 dodge neon. The instrument panel as whole works intermittently and oftentimes the speedometer doesn't work even when everything else. After doing some research I have found the the cold soders on the instrument panel are to blame, and are bad on most chrysler vehicles from this error. I feel this should be fixed by the manufacturer.

The airbag light came on and is staying on at all times. Also the horn does not work through the column.

On 5/614, I noticed a shredded piece of plastic from a blue tarp was under my 1999 dodge neon. Apparently it had blown under the car by the wind. I pulled the plastic piece out from under my car, and in so doing I heard a distinct "twang" noise. Curious, I knelt down and peered under the car and was horrified to see one of the metal straps that holds the fuel tank up was broken due to corrosion. One section was hanging down several inches, but not long enough to reach the ground. There are two straps that hold the...

4 Year old child in car ran to get keys didn't know was in switch. Child turned key on did not start. Bumped shifter ran over bank in to highway over another bank. Child was very lucky had mashed thumb. Car was not fixable. Owner manual states you most apply brake before putting in gear. This needs fix before more happen this is very dangerous. *Tr

A 20" area on right-hand side between windshield and door window with mirror obstructing view from driver whose seat is forward because of height. *Tr

I have a dodge neon which keeps stalling in traffic. It keeps blowing fuses. It is 1999 model. *Tr

I have a 1999 dodge grand caravan. The left (drivers side) strut tower has rusted through. After searching on the internet I see that this is a common problem and a service bulliten was issued: http://img.Villagephotos.Com/p/2003-12/537508/caravanstruttowertsb.Jpg. It seems that there was a design problem as I don't have any rust any other place. Also it seems that this could be a dangerous situation. *Tr

I was driving and while turning onto busy intersection my 1999 intrepid es 2.7 Stopped. I was told it needed rewiring but then sent it to the dealership only to have them dismantle my engine and return it to me without putting it back together swearing that even if they put it back together it won't start. So now 3 months after paying my car off. It needs another engine. No warning signs, it just stopped and went completely dead. It seems to me the dealership destroyed my engine. Removed all timing belts and even bent the plate of the engine instead of carefully removing bolts. I have 5 kids and no car. Now am forced to purchase again. *Tr

Wheel bearings wearing out, abs brake light staying on, brake pads being replaced alot, wearing out tires on the front (new tires) in less than 6 months, brake caliper needing to be replaced repeatedly, ball joints wearing out, unsafe to drive vehicle because of failures, loss of use of vehicle due to that fact. *Tr

Fire started from under the hood and completely burned my car up. *Tr

99 Dodge durango 4x4, the truck stalls with no warning. The oil pressure light goes down to 0. If the truck is restarted it's fine, then it happens again, maybe a day later, maybe a month later, maybe 6 months later. It's very intermittent. *Tr

It seems that every time we drive the dodge durango we have it stalls without any warning. Once the truck stalls, the steering goes out and so do the brakes. If we get out and wiggle the plug that is closest to the fire wall "sometimes" the truck will start. However, we have sat and sat waiting for the truck to cool down enough for it to start again. We have even had to be towed a few times before we knew that we could wiggle the plug, which is very very hot. Today, after missing a job interview because the truck...

First the car would die out at any given time. Would be driving around with children and wife on freeway or busy street and all power would just go out. When the vehicle would turn off the odometer would say no bus and checked engine light would come on. Took dodge durago to local dealer ship to get checked out and they couldn't find the problem wouldn't show up on there computers. Its consequences could be that a lady or elder person could be driving a dodge durango and this happens to them well you lose all power...

Upper ball joints on my durango that only has 64,000 miles on it have to be changed and the rear is going and that has to be changed. *Tr

Tire has been squeaking loudly for quite a while...Found out the ball joints were bad. Had to have them replaced.. Saw multiple things online saying they were recalled for other years ,and close to being recalled for this model, so I am indicating that this was very dangerous...I drive 3 children around and could break down with them. I bought this as a reliable family vehicle and it turned into a piece of junk. *Ak

I bought a used 1999 durango in 2004 with only 37,000 miles on it. After reaching 51,000 miles the water pump went out and took several other components with it costing $900 in repairs. Now at 67,000 miles, I need to replace tires again and replace ball joints for another $800. No crashes or injuries, just frustration at a poorly built product which no one seems willing to stand behind. *Tr

1999 Dodge durango slt 5.9L v8 the vehicle will shut off without notice while traveling down the road. When you let the car sit it will eventually start back up as if there was nothing wrong with it. I thought maybe it was just mine but after investigating on the internet I have found this is a problem with allot of people. The pcm has all ready been replaced in my vehicle. This is obviously a defect in this model. The dodge company should be made to go good on this. It is sappose to be a family vehicle however I am scared every time I have to put my children in it.You never know when it is going to stall.

Front end problems: tie rods and ball joints failed. *Ak

1999 Dodge durango shuts off while driving. Cannot duplicate problem at dealership, replaced non-defective parts, now about to replace the pcm to see if that is the problem. Because of this defect in this car, I have almost been hit by a semi as well as another car because it stops in mid-traffic and causes near-misses. I have spent quite a bit of time online and see that numerous people have had the same exact issue and dodge has done nothing to recall. I am looking into starting a class action lawsuit against...

While driving the car, a strong smell of gasoline was noticed. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the fuel line into the fuel rail had developed several pin hole leaks. Gasoline was spraying out into the engine compartment. *Nm

I have a 1999 dodge durango that has just developed a problem. For some reason the vehicle shuts down without any warning while driving. It can be on a side street down a narrow canyon which just happened to my wife (this was a very dangerous situation for the fact she lost power steering and had very little choice for pulling over). It has also happened on the freeway another very dangerous situation for reasons I don't have to explain. Once I pull the vehicle over and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes it starts back up and I am on my way. I have contacted the dodge service department and they are quite puzzled about the problem. I have an appointment for a diagnostic test 7-18-06. *Jb

I failed the virginia state inspection on 23 january 2005 because of malfunctioned suspension. The front upper ball joints have to be replaced on 1999 dodge durango. The inspection facility told me that 7 out of 10 older dodges have this exact same problem, it is a rash of them failing and that they are should be on recall. Mileage on my vehicle is over 130,000. I contacted two different merchants who do repair work, both have indicated they believe these to be on recall because of the exact same problem. I...

Upper ball joint reported very loose by mechanic. Must be replaced asap. This is the second time ball joint need replacing. First time at 62,000 miles now again at 92,000 miles. Dcc provided assistance the first time refused to provide assistance the second time. *Jb

We own a 1999 dodge intrepid with 69,225 miles on it to date. On november 30th, 2005 my husband was driving this vehicle when all of a sudden without any warning at all, the car completely died out (including the brakes). He had to swerve many times to avoid hitting other vehicles and nearly running himself right off the road. We had this car towed to the repair shop which they in turn tell us the engine is full of sludge and needs to be replaced (a cost of $6,900). We were forced to sell this mint condition car...

Purchased 1999 dodge grand caravan new. I have observed severe rusting on the front driver strut tower since the vehicle was only a few years old and now it is rusting through. I have learned that this problem exists on 1996-2000 models and has chrysler tsb #23-0044-02 open against it. Apparently many others have experienced same problem, and chrysler assumes no responsibility to cover repair. Is this not a serious safety issue? *Jb