2001 Chrysler Neon CNL review from North America
"Do Not Buy a 2002 Neon!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Just wondering if anyone is having the same problems as I am. I bought a new 2002 Chrysler Neon CL in 2002. Engine started making a knocking noise at 5,000km or first oil change. Since then I have gone through 4 motors including the original, and the problems is still not fixed.
I complained frequently to the local dealership that I bought the car from; December 5th 2002, December 10th 2002 and again on February 18th 2003. Each time I was told that was the way the engine ran. Needless to say, I decided to change dealerships.
Upon doing so, the short block on the engine was replaced on February 11th 2005 at 83,693km. Again on January 17th 2006 with only 117,308km. Unfortunately once again on January 25th, 2006. Well it's May 31st, 2006 and to no surprise the problem is still not fixed.
Now, Chrysler has decided to wipe their hands clean and refuse to acknowledge that there is still a problem and refuses to fix a problem "That is not there".
I am very discouraged with Chrysler Canada. My late husband worked there and therefore I have always been a loyal customer and always bought Chrysler vehicles'. I am about to retire shortly and cannot afford to buy another car when I have a fairly new Lemon sitting in the driveway.
I am starting arbitration very shortly and I am wondering if anyone has encountered the same problems as myself. If so, could you please contact me as soon as possible with any personal experiences or any relevant information to include in my research before I continue with arbitration.
Thank You very much for you time and would appreciate any help I can get.
Rose W.
Please email me at : dwarner4@cogeco.ca.
General comments?
Had problems from day one...
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![]() ![]() | A high priced lemon sold by a seedy dealership on behalf of a disconnected manufacturer |
![]() ![]() | Very sad excuse of a car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 126000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chrysler LeBaron |
| Date of Entry | 31st May, 2006 |

