1995 Dodge Neon Highline review from North America
"Typical pilot-year screw-up car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The head gasket blew at around 20,000 miles, a common problem I learned about the 1995 Neon.
The steering column started making a strange grinding noise at 50,000 miles when making any kind of turn, be it slight or tight.
The door handles faded in color to almost a light gray due to just routine washing.
The heating/cooling system made a loud hissing noise when in operation at around 58,000 miles. Air conditioning being on took away a great deal of acceleration.
Interior console and controls were obviously very cheaply made.
Road noise was pronounced.
Driving over a speed bump felt like and sounded like I was driving over a human body.
Both airbags expelled after a very minor fender-bender; less than 10 mph.
General comments?
Seating was surprisingly comfortable.
Interior was roomy.
Trunk space was generous.
Stereo was fantastic. That was the ONE AND ONLY thing I miss about the car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 15 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th April, 2003 |