10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #85

Jul 242003

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Consumer states that the engine light keeps coming on, telling the driver to service engine soon. Cause unknown.

- Kyle, TX, USA

problem #84

Jan 012000

Neon 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
I have a 1996 Dodge Neon. This car is a complete lemon, my engine sealent has been leaking for over 2 years, im am not the only owner that has had problems with the engine sealent.

- Columbus , OH, USA

problem #83

Oct 042002

Neon

  • miles
While driving the vehicle engine stalled. Dealer has been notified.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #82

Jun 062002

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Consumer states the vehicle stalls when driving at highway speeds.

- Medinah, IL, USA

problem #81

May 212002

Neon

  • miles
Gauges went too high, and engine blewout. Mechanic stated engine needed replacing. When engine blewout was unable to exit highway because of traffic.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

problem #80

Mar 012002

Neon

  • miles
Consumer states vehicle is leaking motor oil.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #79

Mar 012002

Neon

  • miles
Consumer states vehicle is leaking motor oil.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #78

Jun 071998

Neon

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Kent, WA, USA

problem #77

May 292001

Neon

  • miles
Dear sir's, it was some-what hard to be really acurate on the milages in your form, but while these things were going on, I was keeping notes. I compiled them all down to a journal type document, dates & times. (06) pages. And I can further extend points in there, in a phone conversation. I will be happy to send you a copy of this also. Respectfully, E w. moss. No safetyd efect listed.

- Bridgeport, MI, USA

problem #76

Dec 212001

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
No summary15

- Johnson Creek, WI, USA

problem #75

Aug 012000

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalls at speeds over 50 mph. Lately, vehicle has been stalling weekly. Taken to dealer 4 times. Dealer replaced fuel injector wiring harness/ fuel pump, and computer twice. This did not remedy the problem.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #74

Oct 272001

Neon

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving with heater on, consumer started to smell gasoline inside vehicle. Pulled over and stopped. Tried to lift hood, but noticed flames shooting out. Had vehicle towed home. Contacted insurance company and an inspector was sent to check. Indicated engine leak caused flames. Information provided by state farm insurance agent.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #73

Aug 201998

Neon

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Claremore, OK, USA

problem #72

Nov 072000

Neon

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Livermore, CA, USA

problem #71

Apr 162001

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Talked to many other Dodge Neon owners with same paint problem. The blue (periwinkle) paint chips off.no safety defect.

- Pace, FL, USA

problem #70

Sep 291999

Neon

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

problem #69

Feb 202001

Neon

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #68

Mar 262001

Neon

  • miles
No summary for above vehicle.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #67

Jan 242001

Neon

  • miles
Oil seals fail causing an oil leak, valve cover gasket failed.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #66

Feb 012000

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalls/ speedometer and gas gauge work intermittently.

- Covington, TN, USA

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