At 33,000 miles, I began getting vibration all over the vehicle, coming from the engine compartment. I wasn't sure what it was, but it went away if I applied firm pressure to the engine. Dodge eventually troubleshot it down to completely obliterated engine mounts. Cost to have them replaced? 1200 U.S. dollars.
At 42,000 miles I no longer have heat and in Washington that is a problem.
0-44xxx miles I have experienced the worst service in my life when dealing with the people at any Dodge dealership while trying to resolve these 2 issues, mainly the first issue. Dodge does not stand behind it's product and the most irritating thing is that they have resorted immediately to blaming me and my my ASSUMED driving habits for the problems on both occasions (it's an automatic 2-something-litre sedan, everyone knows this) rather than helping me find solutions or options for the quickest, most cost effective fix. On the engine mount issue I took it in right before my warranty expired (at 36k) and they said it was fine and that "some vibration is normal". Judging from previous dealings with them I'm sure it was simply to lighten their workload and allow me time to drive away those last 3000 miles of my warranty.
It's a mass produced, economic family car. What can you expect I guess. Don't buy it if you value quality.
The manufacturer is in no way helpful.
I have a 2003 Dodge Neon SXT, and mine has started the vibrating thing too, and nobody can figure it out. Mine does it only when it is stopped, like at a stop sign or a light, but as soon as I give it gas it stops. It shakes so bad the oil light has started coming on.
Now the transmission is going out in it.
I will never ever buy another Dodge.
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