Component Record

Dodge Neon 1996 Electrical System Problems

105 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 1996 Dodge Neon - 17% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage105 complaints

105 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

96V026000Reported February 5, 1996 - 15,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 15,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine366 Brakes100 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.