2002 Dodge Neon SXT review from North America
"Car needs to be recalled in total"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
First off about a month of having it, the transmission went out and I had to have it rebuilt.
Then recently the front tire blew out, and blew the entire front wheel well off, and dented the passengers door.
This morning the brakes locked up due to the pad falling off.
Then while changing the brakes, I noticed a leak, and the antifreeze was leaking entirely out underneath the car.
Also while giving it a tune up, one of the tubes that holds the spark plugs came loose and oil leaked into the heater core.
The rear wheel bearings came out.
Added a new radiator.
And have in total cost me approx $4,000 so far.
Lastly, when it feels the need, the dash lights and the radio light will blink for about 15 minutes at a time, then stop.
General comments?
The car gets great gas mileage.
However it doesn't stay running long enough to enjoy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 62000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th September, 2009 |