1996 Dodge Neon Highline review from North America
"An OK small car built by Chrysler"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket at 26000 miles.
Power locks went bad and we never replaced them, just use the key instead.
Cracked head on the engine replaced around 70000.
New fuel pump at 78000.
Struts and shocks on rear replaced around 80000 miles.
New gas tank and fuel lines around 82000 miles.
Driver`s side front seat is ripped, even though both front seats have covers over them.
Power windows work when they feel like it.
General comments?
This little two door sports coupe is good looking, and has much power under the hood for a four cylinder engine.
Pretty good gas mileage; somewhere around 25 miles per gallon or more on the highway.
Handles well when driving anywhere. A great cruising car.
Lots of luxury touches such as power windows, power locks, power steering, air conditioning, and cruise control.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 liter SOCH Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 26000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 87132 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F250 |
| Date of Entry | 30th June, 2009 |