10.0

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

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problem #6

Jul 281997

Neon

  • miles
Ever since I bought the car used I have had numerous problems. Here is just a brief list: Incorrect gas mileage both city and highway, transmission problems, brakes squeaking, air coming through bad window seals, defrost not working properly, air conditioning not working correctly, 3 oxygen sensors replaced, 2 head gaskets replaced, and water coming into the trunk which has caused the jack and tire changing equipment to rust. Also the water then leaks into the back floor which causes the car to smell. The cs for Dodge will not agree to fix the problem with the original roof design which would correct the water from coming into the trunk. For the past year, about every 2 months something is going wrong with the car which has just a little over 62,000 miles and proper maintenance has been followed.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #5

Nov 252000

Neon

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #4

Oct 172000

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
The brakes are horrible.. grind as if metal on metal.. have had them checked by dealer and two other brake specialits. All say brakes work fine.. however grind horribly.. and chirp continuously.. nobody can figure it out. The paint is another issue. It peels all over including trunk, doors, roof, etc. Seems to be only lapis blue color that does it. I have a list of 12 vehicles in this color that are peeling as well as several photos. Dealer wanted me to pay, even while under warranty.. phoned daimler Chrysler and it took 4 months of fighting with them to agree to re-paint however they will only re-paint where it is peeling.. unacceptable, as more paint will continue to peel in other areas. This is a manufacturing defect and should be covered with no questions.. they are well aware of the problem.. the brakes should be fixed also. I did not bought a new car to avoid problems like these.. this car is a lemon and should be recalled. There are so many problems listed on the complaint page for this vehicle.. how long will it be before someone at the NHTSA does something for us??

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #3

Aug 171999

(reported on)

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes make grinding noises, cleaned rear brakes shoes, noise went away.

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

problem #2

Aug 171999

(reported on)

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes make grinding noises, cleaned rear brakes shoes, noise went away.

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

problem #1

Feb 091999

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Brake pedal feels like it bottems out, especially when first driven.moving under 10mph, car continues to move and brakes are appied fully, pedal has no more travel, if brake is pumped, it's ok.,as if air in lines, or bad brake booster. Dealer cannot duplicate. Also, replaced pads and rotors-does not happen 100% of the time.

- No. Babylon, NY, USA