1995 Dodge Neon Highline review from North America
"Not worth it unless you get it for free!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My head gasket blew at 60,000 miles.
Battery corroded.
Cracks in tail lights leak water into trunk.
Leak coming from somewhere into drivers side floor and seat.
Strange odor coming from air condition and heating vents.
Mildew problem in trunk.
Brakes squeak no matter what is done to fix them.
Front end rattles when you make a turn.
Air leaks in windows.
Check engine light is on, and blinks intermittently.
General comments?
I never wanted this car to begin with. My ex boyfriend was a car dealer and gave it to me for real cheap. I figured it only had 40,000 miles when I bought it, so it was a good deal.
I have not had any major problems with the car beside the head gasket blowing at 60,000 miles.
The minor problems are a nuisance. I have had many cars before and none of them emitted the odor that is coming from the air vents in this car. It smells like a mix between urine and mildew, and I have tried everything short of blowing the car up to rid it of the smell.
My check engine light comes on every now and then, but recently it has stayed on, and will occasionally blink, but it always stays on.
Recently my car has been slow to accelerate from a stop. I have no idea what this problem is.
I am not happy with this car, my husband is buying me a Nissan soon, but until then I have to make this car last.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 19th November, 2002 |

