1996 Plymouth Neon review from North America
"A pile of junk by Chrysler"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Immediately after the car was bought the dealer changed the leaky head gasket.
Engine leaks oil. Have to add a quart every other week. (Head gasket probably blown again)
Transmission fluid leaks.
Water leak in the trunk (probably from the taillight)
Paint chipping.
Noises and vibrations.
A/C leaks.
Car stalls consistently.
Speedometer works whenever it feels like.
Squeaky breaks, specially rear brakes.
General comments?
This car is a pile of junk, I told my wife to run the hell out of it until it falls apart. I will not spend a penny for repairs on this car, is not worth it. I know something else will brake as soon as we fix the current problems. Do not buy a Neon.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L SOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 96000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Sundance |
| Date of Entry | 8th November, 2002 |