4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,571 miles

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problem #7

May 222004

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 83,000 miles
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood caused the fan relay to malfunction which caused the engine to overheat.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #6

Jan 302003

(reported on)

Neon

  • 30,000 miles
While driving the air bag light came on, then the horn and the cruise control failed to function. The mechanic replaced the clock spring.

- North Aurora, IL, USA

problem #5

Nov 152002

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,000 miles
The vehicle horn sounded on its own. Consumer stated the only way to stop horn from blowing was to disconnect the fuse. Ts horn continued to sound after fuse replacement. Consumer had to bang on horn switch in order to stop sound. Horn switch is part of air bag assembly therefore air bag assembly needed to be replaced.

- Covington, VA, USA

problem #4

May 011996

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Horn has beeen replaced twice. Horns blows involuntarily. Dealer believes horn pad & airbag would have to be replaced. There are times it doesn't work at all.

- Stafford, VA, USA

problem #3

Nov 011999

Neon

  • miles
It would be next to impossible to describe each problem. All problems that I have listed are completely true. I can say with complete certainty that the problems occurred after the 75000 mile waranty I bought was over with the exception of the egr valve which the dealer replaced just to have it fail again. Also the dealer replaced the O2 sensor which again is failing again. The horn/airbag sensor was also replaced by the dealer. Please note that all repaires by the dealer was (a) before the waranty had expired, and (B) I had to call Chrysler and complain just to have those things fixed. I have had the car checked by an authorized dealer so I know these problems to exist. The dealer, instead of fixing my car, which they won't do, they tried to get me to trade it in on another new vehicle. My wife and I could not be more dissatisfied with a "new car" than we are with this one. Believe me, if we were to have known about this car's track record, we would have never have purchased it. I guess thats all I have, thank you.R( dot number: Tire size: P1856014 )

- Carrollton, IL, USA

problem #2

Jun 171998

(reported on)

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Violent deployment of air bag broke passenger and driver's side windows.

- Bayshore, NY, USA

problem #1

Apr 021997

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While braking to avoid collision false deployment of air bag prior to collision.

- Etters, PA, USA