1995 Dodge Neon Highline review from North America

Spedometer stopped working at about 25,000km. Fixed under warranty.

Air conditioning developed several leaks at about 70,000 km. I never had it repaired.

The rear seal developed a major leak at 110,000 km which also ruined the clutch. I was quoted $2200 at the dealer. I had it fixed for $850 elsewhere.

The front left ball joints and other minor front end components were replaced at 125,000 km after the car was broadsided by a 96 year old running a red light.

Several hoses have been changed for the cooling system over time.

The dash board gages now rarely work - especially the speedometer and odometer. So I have to estimate the mileage.

The right ball joint and tie rods were changed at 175, 000 km.

The head gasket has been slowly leaking for the past 15,000 km; however, now at about 190,000 it is leaking heavily - About a quart of oil every 4 weeks.

Oh, and the horn has rusted out twice.

Overall, the car has been very reliable despite the leaky engine and lazy dashboard gages. It was a cheap car to purchase and I have been very lazy in doing maintenance work on the vehicle - especially since buying another car (a Volvo) 3 years ago. I've neglected it, abused it, ran it with virtually no oil and no coolant, and bounced it off of guardrails. It's also been broad-sided, rear-ended and stolen for a day. Yet it takes me on a daily commute of 110 km each and every day and feels solid on the road at any speed.