1997 Dodge Neon Sport 4 door review from North America
"A good beginner car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission went bad at 90,000. It still shifts, but very rough and jerk shifting from second to third. Spark plug wires are very faulty and the "check engine" light is on. The switch to turn on your brights does not stay.
General comments?
Other than the problems stated above the car is very reliable and easy to fix.
This is a very good beginner car and if you wreck it, its no big deal.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 97253 miles |
| Most recent distance | 99153 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd November, 2003 |