1995 Dodge Neon Sport review from North America
"A wonderful piece of machinery"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
During first 2 months both the transmission and rack & pinion had manufacturers defects. I was in Germany and had a German Chrysler dealer repair it.
The thermostat died at 80,000 miles.
The Transmission ran out of fluid due to a small leak at 112,000 miles. I rebuild the transmission and replaced the timing belt.
Other than those problems, I've had NO other problems with the car. 117,000 miles and still original head, water pump, air conditioner, struts etc.. Unbelievable!
A family of four, and not a single tear in the upholstery. No rust either!
General comments?
This is the best car I've ever owned in terms of reliability and service. I hope all my future cars are this good. I'd keep this little sport, but due to a sudden military move I must sell it : (
It has survived a year in Germany, driving over 100 MPH on the autobahn every day, 3 years in England driving on the wrong side of the road, and 3 years in New Mexico with temps that range from 106 in the day to 20F at night... at over 6,000 feet.
If I had to ask for anything. it would be that the car was quieter on the inside. The sport windows (no frame) allowed air to create a lot of interior car noise.
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  | You Be the Judge Here |
| Great car for the first 50,000 miles |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 SOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 117300 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler LeBaron |
| Date of Entry | 23rd June, 2001 |