1997 Dodge Neon R/T review from North America
"The king of the non-turbo sport compacts"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The head gasket went out at 45,000 miles.
The motor mount broke at 50,000 miles.
The car has a seemingly unrepairable misfire, but it does not affect the performance or gas mileage.
General comments?
This is an awesome car if you want cheap performance.
Although it has been driven like a race car for 60,000 miles it runs very well.
When taking this vehicle to the Chrysler Service Department, please keep an eye on the mechanics. I have had problems with the local dealer.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 DOHC I4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 17th June, 2003 |