1998 Chrysler Neon Reviews - Page 2 of 4

My daytime running lights would not go out and had to replace the module. It cost me 250.00 dollars and would like to know if there is a lifetime warranty on this part? I know of a person that has a ford vehicle and the module has a lifetime warranty as it is a safety hazard. If any one has had this problem please let me know.? Is there a warranty on this part or can it be unplugged and drive without them?

My car would stall for no reason.

I have had the car for and it runs very nicely.

I drove the car long distances and it did extremely well with gas.

Transmission leaks from shift link seal.

Front brakes lock very easy (maybe faulty proportioning valve)

Pads all around need replacing.

Blown rear left hand side shock.

This car has some faults such as skittishness in the rain and stiff ride, but it is a great car.

Engine makes a lot of power, but only above 4500 rpm.

Looks great, drives fast, handles good, I love it.

Great gas mileage if you keep your lead foot in check.

Lots of space once you manage to get in, even in the trunk.

Non-adjustable steering wheel is something to get used to.

Vehicle drives itself at 20km, even up hill without my foot on the accelerator. I complained to dealer who said it was normal.

Brakes, rotors and CV joints had to be replaced within first 12 months.

Brakes and rotors replaced again within 36 months.

Now at 44 months brakes and rotors need to be replaced.

Windshield sealant failed and had to be repaired at 12 months.

Head gasket failed and was replaced at 24 months. But the repair was faulty (they'd left an oil hose disconnected, and I didn't get very far, especially with smoke pouring out of the engine.

At 44 months the right engine mounting bolt sheared off while driving. THE STEEL IN THIS BOLT IS DEFECTIVELY MANUFACTURED. Steel bolt is filled with air bubbles.

I advised Chrysler.

Regarding the steel engine mounting bolt passenger side: after a 65 km tow, and two days in the shop, the dealer told me Chrysler would pay for the repairs if I surrendered the bolt.

He also charged me three times the quoted repair price.

When I went to drive home, there was such a loud clunking I stopped immediately.

Repair manager said he thought it always sounded like that.

Car now shudders, bangs like it has a dropped rod, especially when going uphill, and smells like burning oil.

I suspect a damaged hydraulic lifter.

Extended warranty does not cover defective engine bolts.

My head gasket blew at 62,000 miles.

Until recently, I have been very satisfied with this car. It has been economical, reliable, and a lot of fun to drive.

Furthermore, this is the second Neon I've owned. The first, a 1995 Neon, had 20,000 miles on it when I bought it, and almost 80,000 when I sold it. My experience with this brand has been very positive.

Unfortunately, the head gasket on my current Neon blew at about 62,000 miles. I now understand this is a common problem with the make and model. However, the dealer has denied knowledge of this problem. I don't know yet whether it's going to be worth it to try and fix it, or if I should just dump it.