Faults:

Sunroof would not close and the car went back to the dealer three times, still does not close correctly.

Left and right engine mounts (rubber bushing) failed and was replaced.

Exhaust to manifold gasket replaced due to excessive movement, probably started by broken engine mounts.

Rear spoiler loose causing rain to get in to boot (trunk).

Battery failed after 1 year.

Engine always requires two starts in the morning, even after the fuel pump was replaced by the dealer. This appears to be a software problem, but I am not sure.

The brakes are very poor and I have had my foot hard to the stop, but the thing will not stop and the ABS does not kick in. This problem happens if I am already braking and I need to brake harder for any reason. This is dangerous to say the least.

As the car slows and changes down to first gear the engine suddenly races and causes the car to surge forward.

Exhaust started to drum on the underside of the car in the rain. This was cured by the dealer who chain blocked the exhaust pipe and bent it down??

Head light lenses are crazed with small cracks.

Rubber strip on front windshield has shrunk and looks silly, it is four inches short on one side and five inches short on the other.

Air conditioner heat exchanger failed at 30000klm.

Seriously bad tyre (tire) wear on the front even though tracking and pressures are good.

Air conditioner pump belt squeals and has done so from 10000klm.

Steering wheel now has excessive play and knocks when turned.

Air cleaner intake box rattles against the air filter box.

Oil leak from the timing sensor on the cylinder head.

Coolant leak from thermostat housing when cold.

Side windows have strange scratch marks caused by the rubber window supports getting covered in dust, no solution to this is forthcoming.

No window lock.

Door lock is not effective as children can easily open the door.

Strange dark streaks are now showing under the paint in certain areas.??

General Comments:

This car has a serious problem with the brakes that the dealer is not able to fix.

The car is relatively fast if you have about three miles to let it wind up.

There is a serious flat spot between 1000rpm and 6000rpm.

Handling is fine for the type of driving I do.

Lights are very poor.

Faults:

I wore the car out after ten years. Then I wrecked it.

General Comments:

I liked the car.

Faults:

The head gasket has blown twice in the first 3 years.

The water pump had to be replaced in the first year and a half.

The tire rod and steering unit had to be replaced in the first year and a half.

General Comments:

This car is very comfortable because the seats have lumbar support.

Other than those major issues that were covered under warranty, the car rides pretty smooth.

Faults:

Nothing much has gone wrong, except for I've had problems with the gearbox slipping gears, also the reverse gear originally got stuck before 10,000 kilometers.

General Comments:

Overall the neon is a very reliable car with very few problems. Although I have found it difficult to find parts.

It is a very nice looking car, that performs very well and has a very luxurious interior.

Faults:

Exhaust Manifold Gasket need warranty work at 9000km.

Needed the same work again at 15000km.

Stock Eagle GA's need to be replaced at 3000km. Horrible wear for low performance tires.

Doors creak very badly despite lubrication starting at 15000KM.

Exhaust rattles against subframe.

Front Rotors warped and needed to be replaced at 40000KM. Every Dodge I have ever owned (4 in total) had this problem.

Plug Wires bad at 35000. Dealer tried to charge me before I took it to another dealer that replaced under warranty.

Plugs were fouled before their time. Dealer wanted over $50 to replace them. Bought plugs and had them replaced for less than $25.

Head Gasket gone at 50000. typical problem. No coverage, but dealer replaced it no charge labour due to the common occurance of the problem.

60000KM sunroof will not open.

70000 km exhaust manifold warped. Dealer wanted to replace it, but I had it machined and repaired at another mechanic.

Now bushings in front suspension are gone. Also motor mounts and belts are prematurely worn.

General Comments:

Decent power from the twin cam 150 HP engine.

Came loaded with everything, but cruise control for a decent price.

They must put these things together with bubble gum. Horrible quality on every part of the car. I cannot belive that these parts would wear out so quickly on what was basically a brand new car.

Coverage needs to be about 6 years long to head off all the problems. Service at dealers has been rude and very poor quality work.

Do NOT buy one of these cars used. You will regret every minute of it.