10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,119 miles

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problem #22

May 101999

Neon

  • miles
No summary

- Pottstown, PA, USA

problem #21

Aug 301999

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine head gaskets has blown out twice, resulting in an oil leakage. Dealer has been notified. Timing belt was changed at 61,524 miles. Switch for oil indicator burned out causing oil leakage (5-11-98).

- Beverly Hills, FL, USA

problem #20

Jul 291999

Neon

  • miles
While driving at highway speeds there was smoke coming from the vehicle due to vehicle overheating. Also, engine check light was on and won't go off.

- Uamestowne, RI, USA

problem #19

Jul 121999

Neon

  • miles
Engine head gasket blew out, causing severe oil leaks. Also, engine check light continues to stay on.

- Decatur, IL, USA

problem #18

May 011999

Neon

  • miles
This car has been in the shop about every other month since we bought it. Very disapointed in we have lost alot of money trying to keep this vehicle.

- Sonora, CA, USA

problem #17

Jan 141999

Neon

  • miles
This is apparent on other Dodge Neon models. No safety defect mentioned in summary.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #16

Nov 011998

Neon

  • miles
Have heard from other Neon owners that this is a common problem, was even told that there was a recall on it, but can't find it. No defect (s) listed.

- Merced, CA, USA

problem #15

Oct 141998

Neon

  • miles
The consumer has been experiencing problems with engine head gaskets. Oil light stays illuminated and the oil leaks. The manufacturer has been contacted.

- Inver Grove Heights, MN, USA

problem #14

Nov 211998

Neon

  • miles
When driving at 70 mph the engine check light came on and the vehicle shut down. As the consumer was driving, and when the consumer tried to start the vehicle back up, the vehicle wouldn't start. The consumer stated the water pump/ timing belt and the pinion ring and gear failed also.

- Goodlettsville, TN, USA

problem #13

Nov 111998

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
This car has been a nightmare since I'll purchased it, I had to have my transmission replaced, my engine light keep going on, my radio keeps going out. If it's not one thing it's another. I will never buy another Chrysler product. My mother has always owned Chrysler but she's change her mind. My dealer only cares about the sale of the car, not the service after you sign on the dotted line. Thanks, nicole

- Quinnesec, MI, USA

problem #12

Oct 151998

Neon

  • miles
Steering problem- when going through puddles, loss of steering experienced for a few seconds and sometimes total loss. Car had to be shut off to gain control back. Power steering belt was tightened by local mechanic because dealership said nothing was wrong. There's something wrong with this picture. Transmission- when put into reverse, tranny hesitated, took a couple of seconds to engage. Told nothing was wrong. Took vehicle in a second time at a different dealership. Service bulletin found. Transmission servo replaced after 4 days of being in the dealership due to incompetence of mechanics. Problem was eventually fixed. Cruise control failure- cruise control failed to keep a constant speed. Turned into dealership. Told nothing was wrong. Turned in a second time to a different dealership. Replaced speed sensor. Problem was solved. Oil leak- oil was found on the underside of the engine compartment. Oil pressure switch was replaced. Problem solved. Check engine light- check engin light came on. Took into dealership. Oxygen sensor was replaced. Problem solved. Check engine light- check engine light came on again. Took into dealership. Engine light was off. Next day it was back on again. Turned in a second time. Turned off. Came back on within a couple of hours. Took in a third time. Computer needed to be reprogrammed. Problem solved. Oil leak- oil found all over the underside of engine compartment. Checked by a neighborhood mechanic. Found the head gasket leaking at just 45000 miles. Oil has been changed every 3000 miles.

- Cinti, OH, USA

problem #11

Feb 041997

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front dashboard failed.

- Unk, UN, USA

problem #10

Sep 031997

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine light continuously comes on.

- Unk, UN, USA

problem #9

May 091998

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Engine check light keeps coming on.

- Louisville, OH, USA

problem #8

Feb 251998

Neon

  • miles
Going 60mph when engine check light came on. Vehicle started shaking. Went to parking lot & lifted hood. Smoke come from cooling bottle. Engine light dimmed. Towed to dealer & was told head gasket blew. Also ABS brakes failed to work when depressed quickly & vehicle skidded forward on dry pavement.

- W. Seneca, NY, USA

problem #7

Nov 121997

Neon

  • miles
Engine check light comes on & stays; then vehicle would overheat & had no water. Took to dealer & mechanic said the head gasket had a leak & needed to be replaced.

- Paso Robles, CA, USA

problem #6

Dec 011997

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
While driving the engine check light is constantly on, and the vehicle cuts off. The owner has replaced the battery and has had the starter checked. Owner is trying to contact the M anufacturer.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

problem #5

Aug 271997

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Engine light goes on and off at times, the dealership has been unable to located problem.

- Roaring Ri, NC, USA

problem #4

Jun 121997

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Months after receiving a recall notification the part that requires replacement is still not available.

- Newton Cen, MA, USA

problem #3

Jan 011997

Neon

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Due to an electrical short, gauges in vehicle will not properly register, intermittently fail, in for repair, no problem found.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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