1996 Dodge Neon Sedan FMVSS 301 Rear Crash Test (50 Mph)

[@ouch1011]

So, the front seats fail entirely and send the front seat occupants into the back seat, but it’s ok because the seats get supported by the rear bumper and any of the rear seat occupants, which are now up in the front seat area. Great design feature.

[@kz1000ps]

One step backwards, one step forward!

[@CarPro1993]

It's important to note that this test had not been the FMVSS 301 requirement at the time. These tests in the 90's were done as research to support use of this updated requirement that was later mandated in the late-00's. Edit: The FMVSS 301 requirement at this time was a full-overlap at 30 Mph, and seat backs still struggled at that speed.

[@RCtennis3811]

What’s up with the NHTSA using black & white cameras in the mid-90s?

[@tristankelly4059]

There are post tests.

[@CarPro1993]

The original documents at the National Archives are color when available. The documents on NHTSA's database are scans of the originals. I have no control over the quality of the materials available there.

[@allanharris4281]

It looks set up to 'drive on the moon'

[@mrpudin-kc2lo]

i have a 97 neon

[@joemoorman9103]

Drive safely!

[@LRS905]

Amazing how we were already in the late 90s and how shitty video quality was.

[@tristankelly4059]

4/17/1996

[@waychillbro]

Thanks?

[@TheMW2informer]

We can read the description too!

[@tristankelly4059]

Same here!