1998 Chrysler Neon review from North America
"Fun, inexpensive, beware the 60,000 mile mark"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My head gasket blew at 62,000 miles.
General comments?
Until recently, I have been very satisfied with this car. It has been economical, reliable, and a lot of fun to drive.
Furthermore, this is the second Neon I've owned. The first, a 1995 Neon, had 20,000 miles on it when I bought it, and almost 80,000 when I sold it. My experience with this brand has been very positive.
Unfortunately, the head gasket on my current Neon blew at about 62,000 miles. I now understand this is a common problem with the make and model. However, the dealer has denied knowledge of this problem. I don't know yet whether it's going to be worth it to try and fix it, or if I should just dump it.
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| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 2 miles |
| Most recent distance | 62000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler Neon |
| Date of Entry | 30th March, 2003 |