2002 Dodge Neon Base review from North America
"Cheap and reliable little car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Leaky solenoid on the transmission at 35kmi.
Piston Slap, fairly mild though.
General comments?
The car handles fairly well and the brakes are good. Good power at the top of the rev's, but lacking of low end torque.
Reliability has been excellent.
The cabin is basic and some cheap materials. Squeaks are starting to show up here and there.
In short it's a good car that doesn't cost much to buy or keep.
Recommended Reviews:
![]() ![]() | 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 | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 SOHC I-4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 15000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 52000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 9th March, 2006 |

