10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
25 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
18 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,464 miles

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problem #8

Jun 031999

Neon

  • miles
While driving 50 mph had frontal impact. Rear ended a truck, and both driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in the crash.

- Cobb Island, MD, USA

problem #7

Jan 251999

Neon

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle between 45 and 50 mph consumer was involved in an accident where she struck another vehicle in the middle front first, and neither of the air bags deployed.

- Vinemont, AL, USA

problem #6

Feb 031999

Neon

  • miles
While consumer stopped, waiting to make a left turn, another vehicle crashed into her vehicle in front on driver's side. Upon impact, air bag did not deploy.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

problem #5

May 031999

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Front passenger's side of the vehicle hit a tree at about 40 to 45mph and rolled over. Neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

- Maryville, TN, USA

problem #4

Apr 201999

Neon

  • miles
While driving about 35 mph consumer rear ended another vehicle, but air bag did not deploy.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #3

Jun 301998

Neon

  • miles
While driving vehicle about 10 mph consumer stated that another vehicle crossed in front of consumer's vehicle, resulting in a collision. Air bags did not deploy. Also, there was extensive damage to front of the vehicle.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #2

Oct 011998

Neon

  • miles
Vehicle stalled out when stopped on one occasion, then stalled out again while driving, causing driver to be unable to stop. Brakes went out and frontal impact occurred. Airbags did not deploy. Dealer not aware of problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

- Galax, VA, USA

problem #1

Nov 181998

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Consumer was in an accident at 40mph hit a stop sign and fell through the windshield, air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been contacted.

- Bud West, VA, USA