2000 Dodge Neon LS review from North America
"Costs more than a V6 Honda Accord after you look at repair costs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
So far: (Should not have happened)
1 broken speedometer / dash.
1 broken air conditioner.
1 problem with the front axle.
2 Flats and only the Dodge Neon uses a size 185/60/15 tire (Very Expensive to replace, most tire shops refuse to carry)
2 Fuel injectors.
Brakes squeak every time it rains and the dealer says it's normal.
Car ALWAYS runs rough.
Bad road noise. Little sound insulation.
And my check engine light is flashing again...
General comments?
My car has been treated like GOLD. I only use Mobil-1 Synthetic oil ($5 US a quart) ever since car was properly broken in. I have my transmission flushed at the dealer every 20,000 miles, new air filter every 10,000, new plugs every year...
The only positives I can give this car is:
- Good pep when car is running properly
- Seats are comfortable enough to sleep in while you are waiting for a tow truck.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 2000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 1st December, 2002 |