10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,322 miles

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problem #18

Nov 171997

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Cruise control was set at 63 mph. Coming to brake, did not disengage. Pedal got stuck, did not release. Rearended vehicle in front. Air bag deployed. Had seat belt on. Vehcile caught on fire. This defect resulted in an accident.

- North Providence, RI, USA

problem #17

Nov 121997

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle the throttle stuck and the driver could not control the vehicle.

- Berthoud, CO, USA

problem #16

Sep 291996

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving the vehicle made a squeaky noise. Rotors have been replaced at least twice on each side. The brakes have been replaced 4 times. Brakes have had a lot of work, brakes have been adjusted and cleaned, brake pads have been replaced 3 times, rotors have been replaced 2 times, calipers have been replaced, brakes have excessive wear. Throttle body clogged, causing vehicle to hesitate. Battery was replaced due to being weak. Check engine light has illuminated.

- Philidelphia, PA, USA

problem #15

Apr 161997

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
The throttle position sensor valve failed.

- Everett, WA, USA

problem #14

Feb 121997

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While pulling up at a stop light with foot on the brake the engine took off and vehicle leaped forward. Vehicle had to be shifted into neutral to stop engine from going. Vehicle's throttle body and sensor needs replacing. Parts have been ordered.

- North Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #13

May 281996

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Acceleration problems.

- Mc Keespor, PA, USA

problem #12

Dec 051996

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Cruise control failed.

- Arnold, MO, USA

problem #11

Dec 191996

(reported on)

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Poor acceleration when climbing uphill.

- Mc Keespor, PA, USA

problem #10

Aug 271996

Neon

  • miles
Consumer was driving with cruise control on and car started to accelerate the brake wouldn't cut the cruise control off.

- Port St Lu , FL, USA

problem #9

Apr 051996

Neon

  • miles
Cruise control fails to disengage and is erratic.

- Union City, GA, USA

problem #8

Sep 061995

Neon

  • miles
Accelerator sticks/does not reduce speed when cruise control is disengaged.

- Unknown, 00, USA

problem #7

Sep 131995

Neon

  • miles
Vehicle accelerated at high speed when cruise control kicked in.

- Freehold, NJ, USA

problem #6

Aug 281995

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Acceleration/governor sticks resulting in sudden acceleration.

- Ames, IA, USA

problem #5

May 271995

Neon

  • miles
When come to a stop, vehicle suddenly accelerated, resulting in accident.

- Columbus , OH, USA

problem #4

Jun 131995

Neon

  • miles
The engine speeds up about 300 rpms at about 3000 pms.

- Warwick , NY, USA

problem #3

Apr 051995

Neon

  • miles
On the throttle linkages there was some missing and loose bolt.

- Phoenix , AZ, USA

problem #2

Mar 211995

Neon

  • miles
Power control module in cruise control, sudden acceleration.

- Oklahoma Cit, OK, USA

problem #1

Oct 011994

Neon

  • miles
Vehicle will accelerate by itself.

- Brigantine , NJ, USA