10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

Aug 242001

Neon

  • miles
Driving at 35 mph, a pickup truck pulled out in front of and I crashed into the drivers side door. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy, the seat belt did not restrain me from slamming forward, and the seat lock did not engage. The Chrysler investigator claims that all three restraint systems worked properly yet the dealer replaced both the seat belts and the seat locks.

- Warren, MI, USA

problem #6

Jul 212001

Neon

  • miles
Clip that goes into the buckle of seat belt has a plastic catch that locks. Plastic clip that locks seat belt around person when disconnected plastic clip pops off.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #5

Jun 012000

Neon

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Driver's side seat belt is not working properly, it is not latching. Consumer is concerned about safety for being unprotected.

- Brightwood, VA, USA

problem #4

May 162000

Neon

  • miles
Point of impact was driver's side front. Neither airbag deployed, front passenger seat belt did not lock. Neon was declared a total loss due to suspension and engine damage.

- Tempe, AZ, USA

problem #3

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 #2

Sep 011999

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear right side latch plate broke in half twice, which wont securely hold a css. In event of a crash, css may fly out or won't restraint an occupant.

- Ambler, PA, USA

problem #1

Mar 161998

Neon

  • miles
While driving 30 mph, applying the brakes and the braking system malfunctioned, causing the brakes to lock up and vehicle to spin around. Had a rollover in which the defective seatbelt unlatched during the accident, and after rollover was completed the driver's and passenger's airbags deflated improperly.

- Belvidere, TN, USA