1998 Dodge Neon Highline review from North America

Rear brake squealing especially when the weather is damp. Note however that

the original front brake pads and rear

shoes are still in good condition after

173,900km!!

Head gasket changed, under warranty, at

59,500km.I was not impressed to find that the dealership reinstalled the OLD

motor oil!!

Battery changed out after 168,000km, but

that's not bad for Canadian climate as

you really want it to "kick" at -30C!!

Taillight to body gaskets were not watertight... so I removed them, siliconed the gaskets and reinstalled them. No more leaks.

Headlights are not very bright!

Harmonic balancer pulley worn...giving

rise to belt squealing when air conditioner is selected or many electrical users are turned on.

This car was my second Neon. The other

is a 1995,still going, with more than 300,000km on it.

Indeed the Neon is the "K-car" of the 90's. But repairs have been minor. I do

change oil and filter EVERY 5000km.This

is of great importance with all engines.

I'm not sure that I would buy another, as after 9 years of driving them

I'm probably due for a change anyway.