2000 Dodge Neon Highline from North America - Comments

An unusual and loud sound comes from under the hood. Sounds like a tug boat horn! When it makes the sound the car will smoke underneath. Then the air conditioner will stop cooling. Took it to Dodge and they can't figure it out. So they don't fix it. I'm trading my car for another make of car, not Dodge.

Also it has lost power after 4 weeks of owning it.

BUY SOMETHING ELSE!!

I LOVE my Dodge Neon High-line Sedan. I have been in a Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge since I got my driver's license 5 years ago. My Neon has been the most dependable, safe, and cost efficient car I ever could have hoped for! It looks great, it runs FANTASTICALLY, and it gets about 30+ miles to the gallon. I've had her for almost a year, and no complaints yet.

I have had problems with the front suspension on this car since it hit 6,900 miles. In addition to these problems, I have had the brakes replaced, the tail lights leaked (into the interior), the a/c went out, the only word that comes to mind is LEMON.

I have a 2001 neon, just turned 1000 miles and it already has front end problems, pulls to the left bad, abnormal brake dust and a noisy transmission!

I own a Dodge Neon 2000, and never had a major problem.

I drive about 140 km a day. The odometer now shows 228 000 km. I replaced the front brake pads and rear brake shoes at 125 000 km. I change the oil and oil filter every two weeks to keep the engine in good shape. Beside the normal routine of replacing tires, wheel alignment etc., and regular inspections, I am more than satisfied with the Neon. Good mileage, good handling, a bit noisy (road noise) but it's not a Cadillac and I enjoy it.

I've owned a 5-speed 2000 Neon since September '99 with no mechanical problems whatsoever. Prior to that, I drove a '98 automatic Neon that also never had a problem.

I always change the oil every 3000 kilometers, not miles, and the car still looks and runs like new. It has about 49000 kilometers on it at this writing. So far, this has been the most reliable vehicle I've had since I started driving in 1972 by far, and that includes the many Japanese cars I've had. The interior still looks new, nothing has broken or fallen off. The clutch is still light and smooth, the brakes very good except for some squealing on wet days and the tranny still shifts like new. I have no rattles or squeaks and have had only one minor recall for a PCV hose. I've noticed that the original Goodyear tires are noisy and don't wear well. I replaced them with a set of premium performance tires, which transformed the car. It's now much quieter, especially on the highway, and takes to curves like a fish to water. The dealer has been very courteous and prompt with their service. I have a buddy who owns an '02 Neon R/T that he bought because he liked my car so much, and his experience is similar to mine. My next vehicle will definitely be a Dodge.

I have a 2000 neon that I leased for 4 years. I have had constant problems with the noise of the brakes, the front driver's window has always shifted the door as it went up and down. I have brought the vehicle in several times for these problems and they said the brake were always o.k. but I had to have the front brake rotors replaced because they were orginally warped and supposedly fixed the window. (It still shifts and now scratched the window) which I had to bring in to replace so I wouldn't get stuck paying for when my lease is up. I only drive my car back and forth to work each day and only have 47,000 km. I am very disappointed with the inconveniences I received from my dealership. Now all of a sudden my front brake pads are gone and I need to fix A.S.A.P. or my rotors will need replacing which were already replaced less than 7 months ago. What kind of fool do people think I am. I'm off to General Motors next time.

We purchased a 2000 Dodge Neon in the year 2000 and overall it has been a good car. Two weeks ago the air conditioner stop blowing cold air. My husband thought that it was too soon for it to go out. We have been happy with the performance and with the fact that the only thing that we have had to do as far as other maintenance is change the tires and oil.

My 2000 Neon has been very good to me up till now. Two days ago (1 month after the warranty finished) the a/c stopped working.