2003 Dodge Neon SXT review from North America
"Biggest Lemon in the Bunch"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My tailpipe completely rusted within 3 months of owning the car.
I needed a new battery after owning the car less than 2 years and the car had less than 15,000 miles on it.
Now at 21,000 miles, my automatic transmission is having a horrible time downshifting when I come to a stop. It makes a horrible jolt. It just started doing it out of the blue. I have to once again take it to the dealership.
General comments?
The interior is a horrible microfiber that stains every time you touch it and is impossible to clean.
The car idles way too high in cold weather, so much sometimes that the steering wheel begins to vibrate very hard.
I am sorry I ever bought this car and am already looking for a new car because I hate this car so much.
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| A Great Car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 3 miles |
| Most recent distance | 21000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2005 |