1998 Dodge Neon review from North America
"This car is horrible!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The brakes have squeaked since the day I bought the car, the dealership insisted it was because of the rain. They have squeaked every day since then.
I have had the brakes worked on twice and replaced once, it was still under warranty.
I had to replace the battery at 41000 miles.
I had to replace the blown head gasket at 41000 miles.
General comments?
Purchasing my Dodge Neon is one of the worst mistakes that I have made. I would highly recommend shopping around before buying a cheap car.
The individuals at my Dodge dealership are not friendly, and I feel like they, along with the Dodge manufacturers, are knowingly screwing me over.
I will never buy an American made car again, and am trying to spread the word about how horrible Dodge Neons are.
Every person I know who owns a Neon has experienced brake, battery and head gasket problems. Reading other comments on this web site have confirmed my suspicions. That is ridiculous.
To the other Neon owners who "love" their car--- just wait.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 13000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 41000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 22nd June, 2001 |