1996 Dodge Neon Highline review from North America
"Junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My head gasket blew at 39,000.
My rear main seal blew at 52,000.
The radio stopped working at 52,000.
The inside trunk release broke at 50,000.
I have replaced numerous parts of the emission system.
My brakes scream when pressed. No matter what the weather is like, the brakes screech, squeal, & scream. I've had the pads & rotors replaced. They still scream.
Recently, it has started stalling for no apparent reason. This condition is sporadic, so it's impossible to figure out the cause. Sometimes it's when turning left, sometimes when at an idle, sometimes on the highway, sometimes it runs just fine.
The paint has now started peeling off in sheets.
The engine is extremely noisy when first started.
I can hardly wait to see what goes wrong next.
General comments?
Avoid Neons like the plague. They are no bargain.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 SOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 9000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 89000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd May, 2002 |