The vinyl covering on the center arm-rest bubbled up, replaced by dealer.
Noisy clutch pedal at 40,000 kilometers, I thought a pivot might need lubrication. Dealer said clutch cable was binding, ordered a new one and installed it within a few days. Returned car to me washed, vacuumed and all fluids topped up, the car was in the shop only 3 hours! 5-Star dealer service excellent so far.
Original Goodyear tires wear out too quickly, as do the original floor mats.
This is a terrific little car. It looks great (mine is Salsa Red), it's a blast to drive and it uses very little gas. The optional Infinity CD stereo rocks!
I've only had a couple of minor problems, both quickly and courteously fixed by the dealer.
The car's held up very well, the interior still looks like new and the paint still gleams. There are no rattles or other nasty noises, even on rough roads. Amazing!
This is a very good driver's car for the money, far better than the Chevy Cavalier or base Ford Focus. The car feels very sporty on twisty roads and can easily give drivers of much more expensive cars a run for their money. A fun little car!
I still have my 2000 Neon, and it's as reliable as ever. I've had no mechanical problems other than a noisy steering rack, which was quickly replaced by my dealer just before the warranty expired. It still looks and runs like new, probably due in part to the fact that I tend to over-maintain it. After almost 6 years and 75000 Kilometers, I have to say that I'm very impressed - this has easily been the most reliable car I've ever owned, and that includes a fair number of Japanese cars.
Had to sell it in Midland, Dad died in the car.
My sister owns a 2000 neon and loves it. The only problem she ever had with it was the transmission cooler line broke at the radiator which is made in Mexico and she fried the transmission. Other than that great little car. Looks like crap because it is lady driven so all the bumpers are scuffed up on all corners, but still a great car.
I bought my 200 Neon used, a year old. I've been driving it ever since. It's a great little car. I plan to drive it until it dies. I have over 105,000 miles on it and plan to get many more. It was my first car and I couldn't be more pleased. Mopar Or No Car!