10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,630 miles

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problem #9

Apr 292005

Neon 4-cyl

  • 114,666 miles
1997 Dodge Neon developed a problem with the fan relay.** answer required***. there was an apparent problem with the radiator fan circuit. The vehicle had displayed diagnostic code P1491. The consumer replaced the engine temperature sensor and the solid state fan relay. There was no continuity on pin 18 of the back of the power control module connector. The PCM was defective due to the output on the pin. The consumer found a break in the wire at the C160 connector. The break was caused by the wire management clip chafing against the group of wires. The PCM connector number one and it's cover are now broken at the connection points and the cover will not stay on and the wires were coming out and are exposed to the elements.

- Aurora , IL, USA

problem #8

Jun 012004

Neon

  • miles
Vehicle's brakes malfunctioned. The vehicle had other problems such as a bad battery, alternator, three turn signal switches, a blown head gasket, sticking throttle body, an oil pan leak, all four windows had an air leak which whistle when the vehicle was driven at high speeds.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #7

May 122003

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Dashboard lights and gauges started to act funny and then it started to smoke. I got out of the car and it caught on fire and is a total lost.

- Saugus, CA, USA

problem #6

Jan 302003

Neon

  • 62,000 miles
The vehicle was towed and the mechanic stated the head gasket had blown, and the radiator fan relay switch needed replacing.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #5

Mar 212001

Neon

  • miles
I bought this Neon in August of 1998, it has been nothing but problems since purchase. I have had to have the electrical system worked on twice. When you go over 60mph the steering wheel rattles. The speakers for the radio work sometimes. The overhead light comes on while driving. When it rains the front floor boards get soaked with water. Last month the I needed to replace the headgasket, and after several calls the the manufacturer they paid half, but the next day the engine started to knock severly.

- Roseville, MI, USA

problem #4

Dec 011997

Neon

  • miles
Consumer has been experiencing electrical problems and is worried that the vehicle will catch fire.

- Belcourt, ND, USA

problem #3

Feb 192000

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experienced oil leakage. Vehicle taken to an independent repair shop. Consumer was informed of a blown head gasket. Dealer was not notified. Vehcile has also had electrical problems.

- Griffin, GA, USA

problem #2

Jun 011998

Neon

  • miles
In the fist month I had the vehicle it blew 4 oxygen sensors.when you go to brake the left turn signal comes on, also the car will shock you when you get out even when it is truned off. The locks on the seat belts in the back seat has broken off for ne reason. The back

- Ringgold, GA, USA

problem #1

Jul 151997

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Have also had transmission, electrical failure, and brake failure at low mileage, very unhappy.

- Marietta, GA, USA