2003 Dodge Neon review from North America
"A Melon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Everything.
Windshield is peeling off the car.
Dashboard is always shaking.
Very unreliable, uncomfortable, and ugly.
Has trouble starting.
Automatic Windows are not working.
General comments?
I have had similar problems with dodge cars. Dodge seems to cut corners everywhere.
The Neon is one of my newer Dodge's, and it sucks as much as all of the other ones. Everyone in my family has owned a Dodge, Ford, Chrysler, or Jeep, and all of them think they are pieces of crap. All of my friends have also owned a dodge, and they thought that Dodge doesn't care about their customers.
First, the Neon. The seats are very uncomfortable, and not recommended for trips around the block, or they will become a pain. I am also very tired of the gross looks I get for driving around town in the Neon. I am really surprised at how many people look and get a weird look on their face, like I am driving naked.
The car wouldn't start at times, but other times it had no problem. Like other Dodges, it had a horrible automatic transmission. A grinding noise happens whenever the car changes gears.
I would recommend to never buy a Dodge, or to buy from any of the company's that have anything to do with Dodge.
I would however, recommend to buy from a GM dealer. I also noticed that Dodge dealers have no idea what they are talking about, and have little to no knowledge about cars. GM dealers on the other hand, know a lot about their cars, and have reasonable prices.
I would highly recommend to buy a GM vehicle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 0/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 0/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 140 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Sunfire |
| Date of Entry | 16th February, 2006 |

