1996 Dodge Neon sedan review from North America
"A lemon, plain and simple"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket blew, 2 new gaskets required to correct problem.
Alternator blew.
2 Timing Belts.
Limited Transmission Rebuild.
CV Axles & Joints.
Rear Seal Blew.
Speedometer works intermittently.
Water leaks onto the floor of the back seat when it rains.
Brakes squeal constantly.
Back up lights shot.
Auto S/Down Relay ticked and had to be replaced.
Belts kept blowing.
Other little problems too numerous to mention.
General comments?
I love this car. I wish I didn't, but I do. When it's running in peak condition, it's a fine little machine. I keep putting ridiculous money in it to try to keep it on the road. The repairs are costly and frequent.
I wish Dodge would recall them and fix whatever problems they have.
Since my speedometer only works when it feels like it, the odometer doesn't work. I have 121,000 known miles on it. I estimate its actual mileage to be near 160,000. I still have another year to pay on the car and just pray it lasts that long.
I will never buy another car from Dodge.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 SOHC Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 56000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 121000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Sable |
| Date of Entry | 12th July, 2003 |