2002 Dodge Neon SXT review from North America
"Overall I am very satisfied with this car for the money spent"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only thing to go wrong with the vehicle to date is the left and right upper and lower control arms. These went at 64,500 miles. The sway bar bushings were also bad and were replaced at the same time.
General comments?
The car handles and drives very well. My only dislike with the engine is that it is noisy, both inside and outside the vehicle. When I start it in the morning it ticks for about 15 seconds. This occurs both when it is cold and when it isn't. The ticking goes away after about 15 seconds, but the engine still sounds loud. It almost sounds like a diesel engine at times.
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![]() ![]() | This is a low quality, cheaply manufactured lemon |
![]() ![]() | Reasonably inexpensive, nice looking piece of junk |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Neon |
| Date of Entry | 9th March, 2005 |

