1995 Dodge Neon review from North America

The head gasket has been replaced twice. It blew at 35,000 miles according to the dealership and at 85,000.

The air conditioning is dead and apparently cannot be repaired without a huge expense.

The paint is peeling off in large pieces.

FM radio is dead.

This is my first experience with an American car. I purchased it used from a dealer I trusted. Since I purchased it in the winter, I checked the heat, but not the air conditioner. My mistake.

When the head gasket blew I took it to the dealership. I was informed that it was reasonable to expect that it would need to be replaced twice in 85,000 miles.

Other than the flaws I mentioned above, it runs OK and was good on gas. It heast up quickly even on the coldest days. I have not been able to take it any great distance for at least two years. I just don't trust it.

The exterior is a mess. I have not been able to wash the car in three years becuase I loose so much paint when I do. Locally, just about every Neon I see has lost paint in the same places - the rear and the side by the rear window.

Probably the most disappointing thing about the Dodge product is when I went to the Dodge dealership to look at a new car. I was told $700 for the trade and how the paint problem affected the value. No kidding! No more Dodge for me - ever.