1996 Dodge Neon Highline 4dr Sedan from North America - Comments

3rd Jun 2002, 12:52

"Perfect student or small family car as long as its under warranty"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Painted started chipping at 65k miles on trunk; dealer charged $100 to repair. Chips continued; dealer repainted entire car for no charge.

Head gasket blew at 75k miles; under warranty $100 deductible.

Head gasket blew 99k miles; under warranty $100 deductible.

Have replaced tires once a year for the past 5 years; average $400.

Replaced brakes once a year for the past 5 years; Average $200/year.

Rotors at 45k, 90k, and 117k miles, $200.

Replaced shocks/struts at 60k, 90k, 117k miles, $500 average.

Transmission leakage every 15k miles or so.

Replaced Timing belt 115k miles.

Replaced Horn at 95k miles.

Battery constantly needs cleaning and checking; have charger in car for emergencies.

Clicking noise in engine; think its lifters.

General comments?

Very good in the early miles.

Fast acceleration, even beat a Eclipse once :)

Corners and turns very good.

Excellent in rain and snow.


8th Jul 2002, 17:38

How did you get the head gasket replaced under warranty at 75k miles? I had the head gasket blow in mine at about 65k and the dealer would not replace it for free (60k warranty). I had to pay $1,300 to replace the head gasket and the damage caused due to engine overheating. I even wrote a letter to Dodge and they would not reimburse me for even part of the repair cost.

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