1995 Plymouth Neon Sport review from North America
"Cheaply made time-bomb in a cute-quick package"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Numerous recalls.
Fuel sending unit did not work from day one and then broke again at 40,000 miles - leaving my wife on the side of the road.
Clutch went out at 53,000 and then I was told the transmission was broken as well ($900 for clutch, $2000 for tranny).
Many small plastic pieces fall off inside the car.
Paint on hood peeling off.
General comments?
Car costs as much to maintain as it did to purchase. I understand that the head gasket is not long for this world and I am thinking of driving it into a river.
When not in the shop - it is very fun to drive and handles well. It has great quickness.
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| Please, God, please let it work today... |
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| Below average reliability and quality |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Sundance |
| Date of Entry | 5th April, 2001 |