1995 Dodge Neon from North America - Comments

The trunk leaks, radio never worked, replaced entire fuel tank and fuel system. This was necessitated by a gasket failure which allowed coolant to back flow into the fuel system, destroying the fuel pump, radiator, hoses and everything else between the gasket and the exhaust pipe.

I put over 1700.00 into repairs and thought that the car would be reliable transportation for my son. He has had the car for 2 years and has had to put approximately 3,000.00 more into it to keep it running.

It gets to the point that you think, "I have completely rebuilt this thing", and then something else happens.

This morning he was left stranded with no head lights. First week on the best job he has ever had and this piece of dung failed again.

I will never buy another Dodge vehicle. Too bad the engineers who designed the outside, forgot to put anything of value on the inside.

If I had read this message board before buying, I would have run from this vehicle...

And the Chrysler company's refusal to deal with a mass produced lemon shows their irresponsibility and lack of commitment to their customers.

Wow, never heard of coolant going up the fuel line, was this a claim of the shop that was doing the repairs? If it was, and they put it in writing, the lawsuit you have will more than pay for your next ride. Statute of limitations can exist longer than the prescribed time in most States if you just discovered the crime. Claiming your antifreeze went up the line is a crime, the only way you get coolant in the tank is if someone placed it there (just a thought).

I had some similar problems with my beauty. I had to do the head gasket shortly after I purchased the car at 90,000 miles. If that wasn't enough, I had numerous electrical problems that were never resolved. Leaky windows that howled like a sick cat as I drove down the freeway were also a joy.

The best part of my Neon experience, when on my second engine, oil started spewing into the antifreeze.

I parked the gem in my driveway until I could pay off the loan and donate it to charity.

I bought a used Neon that was six years old and I loved it. I owned it for two years and I wish I still had it. I was the best car I've ever had. I had to make replacements on it such as the starter, but that was expected for it was an used car. This car was very reliable and I could always count on it to get me from home to where I was going and back home in one piece. I couldn't ask for more than that.

I would have to agree with the first comment. I don't think its physically possible for coolant to either 1) get in the fuel line and 2) go *up* the fuel line. Sounds like someone sabotaged that car, because I have never ever heard about this with any other car. Frankly as a neon owner, I don't consider my car a lemon, nor myself a fool for buying it. Nor would I insult the engineers who made the car, as they have done a great job with so many.

As for the crazy windows, my window doesn't roll back up in the track, it wants to close to the inside. For the howling, it may be an adjustment issue, because the window might not all the way go up and seal right, also the front half that connects with the stripping and the mirror triangle may be shot.

I purchased my Neon in April of 1995. The first week of May, with all of 600 miles on the odometer, the computer erred and the engine wouldn't turn over and the lights wouldn't come on. It had to be towed back to the Dodge house.

At almost 40,000 miles the fuel gauge quit working. I was told it was due to the "fuel sender relay" having gone bad. Cost to fix? Only $280. I've chosen to go on without ever repairing this problem.

At 42,000 miles the cruise control quit working.

At 63,000 miles the rear main oil seal and head gasket had to be replaced.

At 80,000 miles the turn signals and headlights quit working. It was an electrical problem I was able to fix myself.

I've had two water pump replacement jobs, and now I'm looking at a radiator replacement.

I would not recommend this car to anyone.