1996 Dodge Neon review from North America
"A crap-box racer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head Gasket replaced at 40,000.
Alignment Problems.
Turn signals turn on without reason.
License plate light and brake lights work when they feel like it.
Foul smell from air conditioner.
Windows do not fit the seals right, so air rushes in and it sounds like a plane.
Very loud, abnormal exhaust sounds.
My car sounds like it's a go-cart.
Air conditioner freezes after being run for 30 minutes.
Squealing sound from front end during all turns.
General comments?
I really wish I had never gotten this car. I had an '85 Mercury Lynks, and the only reason I bought this car was that the clutch went out and I had to have a car. My dad rushed into a purchase, and now I'm stuck with a piece of garbage for another 2 years, until I have it paid off. I will never in my life buy another Dodge. After my experiences, and of those around me who have Dodges, I could not. Anyone reading this and thinking about buying a Neon: Do not. It's not worth the trouble. You'll end up putting way more into it then it's worth, and you'll be suffering like the other Neon owners you'll read about.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Lynx |
| Date of Entry | 22nd August, 2003 |