1996 Plymouth Neon Base from North America - Comments

19th Dec 2001, 16:49

"Money pit"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Head gasket.

Transmission.

Fuel line.

Oil sending unit.

Thermostat.

Oil pan gasket.

Fogged head lamp assemblies.

General comments?

This car was supposed to be a cheap car, but it takes a lot of money to keep it going.


20th Dec 2001, 06:44

Can't be all that bad...

You probably put on overdrive with 2 litre engine.


21st Apr 2004, 22:36

In response to the above comment, I have a 96 Neon and it has been nothing, but problems since the second I bought it, and I take excellent care of my car! In fact, some would say I am overly cautious with it, never driving above 65 and babying it. I thought it would be the nicest car I have ever owned, and so far it has cost me over $1000 in repairs in barely a month. It is a worthless piece of junk and I don't think you should judge that guy's driving abilities. Many of us have had these horrible head gasket problems, fuel problems, O2 problems, you name it we've had it! And it's not a reflection on all of our driving, it's a reflection on the kind of piece of crap cars these Neons are!


29th Apr 2007, 07:35

Well just bought a used 96 Neon SOHC and running into same concerns. Stalling out feeling like a fuel pump, retrieved code from car lean bank 1. Replaced fuel filter. Before replacing filter you could drive the car for an hour then it felt as if it was starving for fuel and die out. After waiting a while you could start the car back up and go again. After replacing the filter I now have a hard start and 0 fuel pressure after driving for approx 60 miles. Any suggestions... besides a tank of gas and a match.

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