2001 Dodge Neon SXT review from North America
"Like the style, hate the quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission.
Transmission.
Transmission.
General comments?
Transmission "O" ring recall two months after purchase. In attempting repairs, techs broke transmission sensor, then failed to replace fluid after repair. Total shop time 3 weeks.
Transmission down shifts to go uphill, but fails to shift back to drive until I come to a complete stop. 5 service visits in 2 months where techs tried to rebuild transmission, replace broken sensors and finally replaced the entire transmission.
Techs pulled wrong car into garage and replaced head gasket when car was there for transmission.
Engine now knocks while in idle.
Loud thump when shifting.
Shifter sticks.
Passing gear won't engage.
Transmission fluid leak.
Gears grind when shifting.
Sounds like jet engine when decelerating.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 44000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler Metro |
| Date of Entry | 30th March, 2005 |