10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Mar 022004

(reported on)

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine, wire harness and brake problems. Engine and wire harness were replaced two or three times. Left front pads and rotors were replaced on numerous occasions. Engine blew up for the third time and was towed to a local mechanic. Mechanic said that vehicle's engine needed replacement. Also, instrument panel never worked properly. Air conditioner (ac) went out after two years of purchase. Ac was never repaired. Vehicle overheat most of the time. Consumer received recall notice on engine wiring harness may short circuit due to contact with egr tube from Chrysler corporation.

- Richland Hills, TX, USA

problem #5

Jul 012000

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After stopping a couple of times, and at third time steering wheel shimmied and shook. Front brake rotors on both sides decomposed and flaked off inchunks which get caught under brake pads causign the steering uncontrolable. Rotors and pads were replaced.

- Staatsburg, NY, USA

problem #4

Dec 181998

Neon

  • miles
ABS brakes would make squealing noises first thing in moring, but later squealing noises would disappear. Brake pads are worn down. Passenger's window would be whistling; has no weather stripping. The spark plugs keeps blowing out. Also, engine head gaskets are not working properly. Whenever the spark plugs are blown, the vehicle would just stop running.

- Suisun, CA, USA

problem #3

Oct 121998

Neon

  • miles
When driving there is a loud noise coming from the vehicle, and when applying the brakes there is a loud noise coming from the brakes. The brake pads and the rear brakes had been changed. Also, there is a problem with the right radio speaker.

- Alexdria, VA, USA

problem #2

Jul 301998

Neon

  • miles
Consumer experiences random brake failure due to premature wear of pads and shoes, which causes vehicle not to stop properly when brakes are applied. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on several occasions. Dealer infomed consumer that nothing could be found. This incident is one of the factors which causes a vehicle to be totaled during an accident. Dealer notified.

- Maryville, TN, USA

problem #1

Jun 251997

(reported on)

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Upon applying brakes pedal pulsates. Rotors and pads grab then release due to excessive wear to pads and warpage of rotors. Also, during panic stop, entire vehicle vibrates. Dealer made several attempts to correct, problem still persists.

- Avon, NY, USA