2005 Dodge Neon SE review from North America
"Great transportation and economy with decent performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator hose clamps were replaced under warranty due to cracking and falling off. This was a known common issue, and was fixed immediately.
General comments?
The Dodge Neon was a very quality car when production was stopped. I've heard many horror stories, but never have I actually seen any of the claimed issues. I've driven this car very hard for almost 3 years now. The car commonly sees redline on a day to day basis.
I'm a Ford mechanic and have done all recommended maintenance to my Neon. I've had very little problems with my car. The Idle Air Control motor has malfunctioned a few times, but is still the original and worked fine after being cleaned.
I have installed an aftermarket exhaust and modified the air intake slightly. After these modifications, the gas mileage is unreal. Under calm driving, I have seen 45 MPG on the highway. The car averages 30-32 MPG in mostly city driving.
Overall, I'm very pleased with this car. It has exceeded all my expectations. There's a reason that these vehicles are still selling for $10,000 used. It's a true shame Dodge could not continue this platform instead of the Caliber that replaced it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 SOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56483 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Daytona |
| Date of Entry | 9th June, 2008 |