1996 Dodge Neon review from North America
"This car would be more effective at the bottom of a lake"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Currently the head gasket is busted on the car and the car leaks two quarts of oil every month. The oil leak has gotten into the coolant. The caliper and the brakes need to be replaced. This is not the first time I have had to replace the brakes. The speakers have blown and I do not listen to music that loudly.
After I had the car for about two months the clutch hose broke.
General comments?
Even though the car gets great gas mileage it is not worth the hassle it has been. I have to take the car in about every six months and the car does not even have 100,000 miles on it. Although the car is a four door it does not comfortably sit four adults. The visibility in the car is not view good either.
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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 | Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Previous car | Datsun 280zx |
| Date of Entry | 29th May, 2002 |