2003 Dodge Neon SXT review from North America

I've taken great care of my car, but it's been nothing but costly problems at 50,000+ miles... and all are issues a quality economy car wouldn't have, at least not so soon.

Brakes have needed extensive repair work 2 times in the past year alone. Earlier this year my left side passenger brake literally fell apart while I was driving, completely locking the wheel in place.

Dodge is well aware the radiators installed in Neons are problematic, but they simply don't care. My radiator has broken twice, and my transmission got fried the 2nd time. Dodge admitted they're responsible for it, but they won't help pay for ANY of the costly repair work or do anything at all to remedy the situation, even though the transmission is covered under a 7 year/70,000 mile warranty. At this point I'm fed up with the car and plan on getting a new one ASAP.

The Dodge Neon is simply unreliable. It's broken down and left me stranded 3 times in the past 6 months alone (all brake and radiator related). Thank goodness for AAA!

The only good things I can think of are the gas mileage and the sound system.

I had such a horrible experience both with this car and Dodge's customer service that I will NEVER buy another Dodge again, and I'd tell everyone else to avoid them at all costs as well. The quality of their cars and their customer service is so poor that it's no wonder the American auto industry is having such a rough time.