1998 Dodge Neon review from North America
"Don't get trapped!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In another website http://www.attention-to-details.com/newslog/337-dodge-neon-problems-peeling-paint.asp all the problems they listed apply to me.
Steering replaced before I purchased car. When I owned it front struts went bad. No a/c I filled it but it ran out in a month. Oil leak. My timing belt went and that took out the valves. The timing belt was $500,00 and the cost of the valves would be $1,600 which is not worth it. Engine light is always on. There was a short in the radio. This car was well maintained. There should be a recall when every owner has the same problem. I swear to you when I got the timing belt repaired there was a 97 Neon in there with the same exact problem!
General comments?
Not worth it. Do a search and see for yourself! Thousands of people have been screwed by this garbage they call a car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 89000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 103000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Neon |
| Date of Entry | 8th May, 2006 |