1997 Dodge Neon review from North America
"I would never buy another NEON or any Chrysler product"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After owning the car for two weeks I wish I had never bought the piece of junk!
The head gasket went and who knows how many times it has been replaced previous to my owning of the vehicle.
Timing belt was also replaced because if it had busted it would have blown the valves I was told that this was because NEON"S have what is called and interference engine.
Also the exhaust pipe is almost toast and that will need to be replaced.
The air conditioning is shot.
The fan is so loud, it sounds like I am in some kind of aircraft.
Everything squeaks. The "NEW" brakes (they said it was a common problem) The windows and door handles. Every time the car shifts it squeaks.
Engine mount needs to be replaced.
The transmission shifts hard (I was told that this was because they rev high)
This has all happened in three weeks.
General comments?
This car drives well, but it is very deceiving, but because there is always something wrong under the hood.
If you are considering a NEON, purchase an extended, extended warranty.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 144000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 145000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 15th October, 2002 |