1995 Dodge Neon Highline 4 door from North America - Comments

I've replaced the turn signal switch 6 times (don't laugh, it's true!).

I've had to replace both of the oxygen sensors, ignition wires twice, belts once, brake pads once, engine mounts once, tires once, battery once, lower steering column coupler, rack and pinion, had to have one of my windows tightened - was loose, replaced the radio-tape casette - wouldn't work, and the list goes on.....

It's an OK car. Basically it's started up every time I want to drive it, and it's only left me stranded on the side of the road twice (oxygen sensor, and once when the fuel line came off (mechanic's fault)).

It makes a lot of noise when it approaches speeds of 60mph plus (window problem?).

The windows are scratched from dirt stuck in the seals.

The paint peeled off the wiper blades.

I haven't had the head gasket problem yet (knock on wood).

It's not too bad in snow/ice.

It's not the greatest when you have small children as reverse facing car seats are tough to fit in the back if you have long legs.

Basically I feel I've gotten my money's worth out of this car, I've had it for almost 6 years and only paid 11 grand for it. I had a Dodge Aries K Wagon back in the late 80's - I got 150,000 miles out of it. If I can get 150,000 out of the Neon I'll be happy - but if I have to keep replacing stuff it's just not worth it.

Even though I've had good luck with them, my next car probably won't be a Dodge.

I have the 1995 Dodge Neon 4 door Highline, it is over 100,000 miles so I guess I go my money's worth if it takes me to 150,000.

The problem that I am having now are the brakes, I replaced everything including rotors and they are messed up again, so I called a local dealer and inquired if Neons had problems with their brakes, he said no, but I can't keep paying money for those brakes. Is anybody else having the same problem?

I had to replace the complete brake system 3 times in 5 years. The first time came just under 40,000 miles to the tune of over $400. The second time the work was warrantied and the third time was out my pocket.

The car gave up the head gasket ghost 2 weeks ago at 104,000 miles and the air conditioning died about 2 years ago.

I also own this vehicle. I bought it March 17, 1995 and it is Emerald Green. At just over 78,000 miles, I will be taking it in for its first ever brake service on Tuesday as well as a diagnosis of a now serious oil leak. I suppose it's the head gasket but we will wait and see.

I was hoping to get 10 years out of it, but it seems the luck of the Irish may be running out.