2005 Dodge SX 2.0 Sport from North America - Comments

My 2005 Dodge SX 2.0 is getting awesome gas mileage. I fill it up with about 45 Litres per time on average and I can usually go between 616 to 650 Km (11.8 US Gallons and go 385 to 406 MPG) depending on how heavy my foot is that week.

I bought my 2003 SX 2.0 brand new with only 52 kms on it. Right from the start the car pulled to the right very badly, but when I took it in to get checked out (at the dodge dealer where I bought it) I was told that it was normal and all neon's pull to the right. Within 3 months (15000kms) I had to replace the tires because they were worn so unevenly and the car was pulling worse than ever. I had to align the wheels, buy new ones, all out of my own pocket. Then at about 6 months, the shifter boot ripped down the middle. At 70000 kms again I had to get new tires and another alignment because they were worn again so badly and the car was pulling to the right. At 86000kms I had to have the engine rebuilt because it was knocking so loudly. This was only after I made the shop foreman come out with me and listen to my car because the service writer stated that there was no noise at all. That everything was normal. Even though the check engine light was on. At 97000 kms I had to have the rear main seal replaced because it was leaking, and at 110000kms I had to have the tires replaced again (these tires are all rated at 100000kms life) and another alignment, because the pulling wore the tires so bad. I have a constant vibration that comes at around 110 -125km/h and no Dodge dealer has ever been able to find out what it is. They just keep balancing my tires, all in vain. My check engine light is constantly off and then on, and when I take it in to get it checked out, they can't find anything wrong with it. My gas mileage is extremely poor, when I bought the car, I could go almost 650 km to a tank, and now, I can only go about 250 k to a tank. It is very frustrating, this car is a lemon, and it was a very bad choice. Because of the car, and the service history of the various dealers I have gone to, I am never going to buy a dodge/chrysler/jeep vehicle again.

I pay $25 a tank wan my car is empety and it was $1.35 per liter at the time. I fill my car up not that much. I think the sx 2.0 is an awesome car.

I own a 2005 SX 2.0. I can't figure out how water is going into my trunk. I brought it to the dealership and they told me that they thought it was leaking from the seals on my back lights. I had that fixed but it is still leaking. Has anyone else had this problem and how did you solve it. I don't think my dealership can pin point the problem and I can't keep on bringing my car in for them to tell me it might be this or it might be that. Please help if you have heard of this problem before.

I have a '04 dodge s x,I bought new. After 30000 to 40000 km my gas mileage started declining. I found the dealership service an insulting nightmare- but fortunately a young mechanic at the neighbouring garage quickly diagnosed my problems- clogged fuel injectors- and offered a $3.98 solution- every time you change your oil (5000-7000km) add a container of fuel injector cleaner into a full tank of regular gas-it takes a couple of days and my great gas mileage is back. I also find all gas is not created equal.

I have a 2002 Chrysler Neon, a "to-the-top" fill-up costs about 35 dollars right now at 90-99 cents a liter. I have a 147,000km on it.. I'm not 100% sure what I get, but I can get to my girlfriends house and back about 8 times on a tank of gas, that's 20 miles each way. Distance wise mostly highway, but about 15 minutes is driving through the city. So do some math and I get about 26 miles a gallon on average for a tank of gas. Not that great, but it's realistic, this whole 30mpg+ is a rare-thing I'm sure. Even Toyota Corollas only get about 22mpg bombing around in the city.

If you're getting less than 350km to a full to the top tank of gas, you should check to make sure you're oil is fresh (less friction), your tires are in good shape and filled up to 32-35psi, your air filter is clean, etc. all that good stuff. I get about 400km to a tank. Give or take.