2002 Dodge Neon sxt review from North America
"Too young to have this many problems!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well, my engine light came on after 2,000 miles. The dealer said it had something to do with my evac system and said they had fixed it, but the light still wouldn't turn off. They shut it off manually and in 500 miles it came back on. They have no solution for this or explanation for that matter.
The car has always idled very hard and has sounded like it may cut out at anytime.
Just a few days ago my battery light came on, and when I turned my windshield wipers on~my radio cut off. I had to turn the wipers off then turn the radio back on only to have it keep cutting off.
Now the engine is making this wind up toy noise. It's going back to the dealer tomorrow needless to say.
It has always performed pretty poor from the first day I've had it.
It was never properly aligned, but I have had a small fender bender since I've purchased the car so they believe me to be the reason for the misalignment.
The pick up was always delayed.
General comments?
Overall, I am pretty unhappy with my purchase of the 2002 Neon. With all of the mechanical things going wrong with the car, I started looking online to see if any other neon owners were having similar problems~and stumbled on this site. There is no reason for the faults in a car that is 15 months old.
If anyone would like to email me on this situation please do: indica45@hotmail.com.
Recommended Reviews:
  | The 2002 Dodge Neon is to be stayed away from, I wish I had been warned |
| Decent for the price, nothing special |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 22000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 13th August, 2003 |