2002 Dodge Neon SXT review from North America
"Recommend 24-hour test drive before purchase!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I purchased the 2002 Dodge Neon SXT on June 26, 2004. The vehicle had 37,000 miles on it at the time of purchase. With-in 24 hours after purchase I noticed several factors that were not right with the vehicle. I called the dealer the very next day and they agreed to look at the vehicle on the diagnostic test machine. The vehicle was shuttering very badly and running extremely rough. They had to re-boot the computer system which "runs" the vehicle. No explanation for the continuing cut-out at 46-64 miles per hour. Vehicle is now at almost 40,000 and today, August 25 2004 - the vehicle is running even worse and is going back to the dealership. It is taking the dealership an extremely long time to find another Dodge Neon SXT in the color and transmission that I would like. Car now cuts out between 10mph all the way up to 64 mph.
General comments?
Car has an excellent body style and is sporty. A lot of room inside the vehicle as well as in the trunk.
However, car is easy to show dents (previous hail damage) - very visible when cleaned and detailed.
Not very quick at acceleration for an automatic; prefer manual!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 36500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 39800 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Neon |
| Date of Entry | 24th August, 2004 |