1997 Dodge Neon review from North America

My head gasket blew, which in turn required an engine replacement. Had to replace battery wires. Had to replace the starter. Had to replace the thermostat. Faulty wires within engine compartment, required replacement.

The "Dodge Neon" this car is the most expensive vehicle I have owned, and has cost me more problems than any other vehicle I had owned. The car is slow off the start, has good mid range speed, but you need to turn the air conditioner off to take off from a complete stop. This car blew a head gasket at approx 65,000 miles, while on a long trip (Cleveland to Norfolk) which traveling at speeds of 65-70mph and blowing a head gasket, which leaks oil everywhere on the engine, and drains the engine, has cost me $2,000

for a new engine. Since buying the car I have put on 40,000 miles and overall it has done its job, but at 75,000 miles with a rebuilt engine, the check engine light should not be on. Which means I have to take it to the shop again which they will have for a few days, and check the whole car for problems, which might be more than the Jerry Springer show, the dollars will be flowing opposite from my direction.

I think overall Chrysler had the right idea to compete with Honda Civics, but they seriously need to take a look over the many complaints of engine trouble's, they are losing many devoted and loyal Chrysler owner's. I must not complain to much the car has gotten me to work more times than not and is pretty tough, with the stress its been through, but I honestly will never buy a Chrysler product again in my life!!!