1999 Dodge Neon RT review from North America
"The last attempt to compete with the foreign makes was a failure"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket replaced at 21,002 miles.
Crank position sensor replaced at 23,429 miles.
EGR replaced at 33,278 miles.
Cam shaft position sensor replaced at 34,087 miles.
Front brakes replaced at 40,561 miles.
Head gasket replaced AGAIN at 45,418 miles.
EGR replaced AGAIN at 47,905 miles.
Exhaust manifold gasket replaced at 52,648 miles.
Engine wiring harness replaced at 62,603 miles.
A/C compressor replaced at 79,767 miles.
Camshaft position sensor replaced AGAIN at 82,083 miles.
Radiator replaced at 86,152 miles.
Muffler replaced due to hole at 86,755 miles.
Speedometer cluster replaced at 90,491 miles.
Headlights get all milky and faded - poor headlights.
Sunroof assembly replaced TWICE before 90 miles.
Turn signal switch replaced at 92,971 miles.
General comments?
The DOHC 2.0 moves this car nicely.
Handles like a go kart.
Not a comfortable ride with poor suspension travel.
Good on gas mileage.
I think the bean counters at Chrysler killed this car and all it could have been.
A serious money pit. Check engine light will come on every 2-3 months.
Only buy these cars if you are a mechanic or know what you're doing.
DO NOT buy this car if you want to remain married, or continue to have a girlfriend.
DO NOT let these vehicles sit more than several weeks without starting/driving, especially in wetter climates. You will have strange electrical/grounding issues!
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| No better value for a small performance car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 97000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Neon |
| Date of Entry | 7th September, 2009 |