10.0

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

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problem #7

Mar 022004

(reported on)

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine, wire harness and brake problems. Engine and wire harness were replaced two or three times. Left front pads and rotors were replaced on numerous occasions. Engine blew up for the third time and was towed to a local mechanic. Mechanic said that vehicle's engine needed replacement. Also, instrument panel never worked properly. Air conditioner (ac) went out after two years of purchase. Ac was never repaired. Vehicle overheat most of the time. Consumer received recall notice on engine wiring harness may short circuit due to contact with egr tube from Chrysler corporation.

- Richland Hills, TX, USA

problem #6

Feb 082000

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
The front disc brakes and front rotors fail every 20000 miles, they have been replaced twice and are in need of replacement again.

- Oneida, NY, USA

problem #5

Jul 012000

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After stopping a couple of times, and at third time steering wheel shimmied and shook. Front brake rotors on both sides decomposed and flaked off inchunks which get caught under brake pads causign the steering uncontrolable. Rotors and pads were replaced.

- Staatsburg, NY, USA

problem #4

Oct 231998

Neon

  • miles
Whenever the brakes were applied, they would squeak. Had noticed the rotors were rusting out. Had taken vehicle to dealer & told would not repair the rotors due to state using salt on the road. Also, the head gaskets had blown & started to leak a lot of oil.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #3

Mar 181998

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
There is excessive wear of brake rotors due to excess pitting of front rotors. Also casting of rotors have bubbles, causing damage to brake shoes. Problem has not been determined.

- Feeding Hills, MA, USA

problem #2

Feb 041998

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes went out on vehicle while braking. Vacuum booster was replaced which did not correct problem. Also brake rotors was replaced, but problem remains.

- Waterford, WI, USA

problem #1

Jun 251997

(reported on)

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Upon applying brakes pedal pulsates. Rotors and pads grab then release due to excessive wear to pads and warpage of rotors. Also, during panic stop, entire vehicle vibrates. Dealer made several attempts to correct, problem still persists.

- Avon, NY, USA