1999 Dodge Neon Sport Coupe review from North America
"A good car at a great price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The alternator belt snapped, power steering and a/c belt flipped over at 54,000 miles.
All 4 engine mounts are torn.
Steering column has excessive up/down movement, which is covered in a technical service bulletin.
The frameless windows have bad wind noise at highway speeds and during crosswinds.
General comments?
This car offers great performance, great handling, great comfort and good cargo space for its size.
The build quality is superb. All panels line up correctly, there are no squeaks or rattles and the cabin noise is well isolated.
The stock stereo is junk. It has good speakers, but the head unit is way underpowered.
However there are a lot of little flaws which make me question the reliability of my car.
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| No better value for a small performance car |
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| A good choice that handles great, and has some attitude when needed |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 DOHC I-4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 52400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60300 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Integra |
| Date of Entry | 23rd December, 2002 |