10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,904 miles

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problem #7

Oct 011999

Neon

  • miles
While driving noticed a ticking noise. Consumer was told by mechanicthat may need a new engine.

- Des Planes, IL, USA

problem #6

Jan 101999

Neon

  • miles
This car was overlooked as a severe problem at spitzer Dodge. They thought they fixed it. Problem started again about 1 month later. Another dealership fixed it was the computer took 3.5 hrs to work on. That was on 03/12/99. On 09/30/99 the same problem developed.

- Grove City, OH, USA

problem #5

Sep 291999

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Valve pan gasket and valve cover gasket gave out (blew) 120 miles after the manufacturers warranty ran out. Have replaced once and it has blown out again. This is not right. At this same time, the automatic transmission started making a clunk sound when shifting up or down. If a car manufacturer cannot make a car that lasts well beyond their pathetic warranty, then they should be held responsible. See ref: ODI id: 536724 ODI id: 545773 ODI id: 704492 ODI id: 707143 ODI id: 710054 ODI id: 780464 ODI id: 826370 ODI id: 829921 ODI id: 831010 ODI id: 831498 ODI id: 832094 ODI id: 841115 ODI id: 847105 ODI id: 848011 ODI id: 848347

- Plymouth, MN, USA

problem #4

Jul 121999

Neon

  • miles
Mechanic said it was a commom problem. No safety defect mentione din summary.

- Lee's Summit, MO, USA

problem #3

Mar 151998

Neon

  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Rochester, NH, USA

problem #2

Sep 081998

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Vehicle stalls without any warning.

- Unknown, UN, USA

problem #1

Oct 261997

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving on highway the vehicle stalled, causing driver to loose control of vehicle because steering wheel locked up. Driver was able to coast to the side of the road safely. The map sensor was replaced by dealer on 10/27/97. On 10/28/97 while making a left turn the vehicle stalled again, almost causing a crash. Dealer also replaced camshaft/crankshaft position sensors.

- Chicago, IL, USA