Faults:

Two days after purchase, the horn flew down the highway.

Three weeks after purchase, a shroud came off on the interstate.

Six weeks later, blown head gasket, and struts on both sides were leaking.

Constantly the check engine light is on.

The head gasket went out again after 1000 miles.

General Comments:

I have battled with the car company on these problems. It seems they received their money and are not worried about the customer!

I wish I could "brag" on the car company, but my attorney advised me not to.

Faults:

An engine oil leak appeared at around 22,000 miles. The dealer said it was the head gasket and replaced it.

The passenger side window wouldn't seal correctly, letting in a lot of wind noise. Through the process of elimination (meaning they replaced all the other window parts), the dealer determined it to be a defective window regulator that wasn't holding the window tight enough.

No other problems at all.

General Comments:

My previous car had a 5.9L V8, so my Neon is comparatively slow, however, it handles very well. I regularly take turns at the speed limit (without slowing down) just because I can!!

My Neon's only option is air conditioning. Everything else is base level so I can't really comment too much about the comfort level.

A very minor complaint is that the head of the key is a very big piece of plastic. I'm used to the small metal keys from the 70's. Oh well.

Faults:

Brake continously squeak. I took it to the dealership, they said it was normal. Yeah right.

Have had to put new tires and brake pads on the car already.

Vibrates while driving on the highway.

Windows leak.

The A/C makes a weird noise.

The interior is falling apart.

Makes unusual engine noises.

General Comments:

Took it to the dealership, they didn't want to fix the problem.

If you buy a Dodge Neon, expect a lot of problems, they not worth what's being paid for them.

Faults:

No problems.

General Comments:

This car has been flawless and hasn't been back to the dealer since purchased.

Very nimble car that likes to rev.

A bit buzzy at interstate speeds (75 MPH) for long periods of time.

Rather bland styling, but has a surprising amount of interior room.

Very responsive car with the right gear work.

Faults:

The check engine light came on at about 38,000 miles, but the on-board diagnostics allowed me to figure out the problem myself. I replaced the spark-plugs and wires, and she runs perfect. A monkey could have done the work, I spent $10.00.

No other problems, and this car is raced about one weekend a month in the SCCA.

General Comments:

I know that there are some Neons out there with problems, but mine has been great. I did a Carfax report and found out it was a rental. Even at that, the car performs flawlessly. I run this car HARD and she keeps performing great. I like it so much I am looking for one for my girlfriend.

Stock the car was fast. With the aftermarket parts available it is faster than almost all the hopped up Hondas around.

Faults:

Back seats came off!

Fog lights went out!

Windows leak water and air!

Ram on hood came off!

Clear coat looks all swirled.

Horn stopped working!

Head gasket blew out!

Engine light keeps coming on!

Also the smell that ends up in the car is awful!!!

General Comments:

The car itself is a cute, but the problems that I have encountered just should not happen with a new car... I'm afraid to drive it!!!

Faults:

@ 3500 miles, check engine light. Code corresponded to an EGR system failure. Cleared the code by disconnecting the battery. Check engine light and code did not reoccur.

@ 10000 miles, driver's power window began making a pop/squeaking noise going down.

@ 15000 miles, sunroof makes light 'pop' when opening.

General Comments:

This car has been relatively trouble-free and is a blast to drive. It handles/corners quite well and is pretty quick. The shifter is slightly notchy and the lever is a bit on the long side. The original equipment Goodyear Eagle RS-A's have worn pretty well (now at 24000 miles) and have pretty good grip in the wet.