Brakes squeal for the first couple of minutes, but dealership said it's normal.
Blew a tire after 10 months of having the car, replaced all tires with another brand even though there are a bit bigger.
Radiator went with no warning and in turn I burned the clutches in my transmission. My engine light didn't come on and I basically could have completely killed the car... good thing I was only 2 kilometers from the dealership. $1500 later, my car is fixed.
The neon is a good car, handles well, I've maintained it well since having it. This is the first major problem I've had for 3 1/2 years.
I wouldn't ever buy a neon again, but only did because it was cheap and good on gas. Problems were to be expected just wish it didn't cost me $1500.
I bought a 2000 Chrysler Neon LE brand new. I gave it up 7 months ago for a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Dumbest mistakes I ever made. My Neon was an invincible car! Aside from a couple of very minor recalls early on, my car only ever hit the shop for oil changes. If I were to complain about anything, it would be the squeeky brakes. It was almost embarassing to stop when the back drums were cold and wet. The tires that came with the vehicle lasted 80,000km which was satisfactory. I didn't replace the front disc brakes until 130,000km. The only major repair I had on my Neon was the Lower Control Arm Bushings (this seems to be a problem with each and every Chrysler product). I even drove my Neon off of Lake Nipissing after a 30cm snowstorm! As much as my Jeep is beautiful, and obviously wonderful for winter driving, it is 100% unreliable. My girlfriend and I drove out to the East Coast and my Fan Relay and Fan Motor blew. $800 later and the vacation is ruined. I wish I still had my Neon. It was a great car.
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