10.0

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

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problem #7

Aug 012000

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalls at speeds over 50 mph. Lately, vehicle has been stalling weekly. Taken to dealer 4 times. Dealer replaced fuel injector wiring harness/ fuel pump, and computer twice. This did not remedy the problem.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #6

Feb 251998

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
This was consumers fourth time of having head gaskets fixed. On 02-25-1998 head gaskets and camshaft were replaced at 24,194 miles; on 04-30-1998, cylinder head & spark plugs were replaced at 25,509 miles; on 10-5-1998, engine oil leaked, camshaft sensor seal was replaced at 28,847miles; and on 0 3-27-2001, gaskets/ valve cover, and spark plugs needed to be replaced at 48,800 miles. Consumer was trying to get to bottom of problem, and find out why this kept happening.

- Owensboro, KY, USA

problem #5

Dec 231999

Neon

  • miles
The following are a list of problems we have had with this car: Air flow knob failed, valve cover gaskets 3X's, head gasket, squeaking brakes, camshaft sensor seal failure, spark plug O-ring, spark plugs and wires, rear suspension came loose, loud exhaust. Show us you can do the people who need your help some good. Get us some answers!!!!!!

- Monrovia, IN, USA

problem #4

Dec 181998

Neon

  • miles
ABS brakes would make squealing noises first thing in moring, but later squealing noises would disappear. Brake pads are worn down. Passenger's window would be whistling; has no weather stripping. The spark plugs keeps blowing out. Also, engine head gaskets are not working properly. Whenever the spark plugs are blown, the vehicle would just stop running.

- Suisun, CA, USA

problem #3

Jul 121999

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Vehicle has had to have a new transmission, head gasket, spark plugs and wires, and the fuel gauge stopped functioning. All before 60,000 miles.

- Nerstrand, MN, USA

problem #2

Jul 231998

Neon

  • miles
The computer control module does not work, leaving the consumer not knowing how mauch gas, or what speed he is traveling. Dealer has been contacted.

- St. Martinville, LA, USA

problem #1

Oct 101998

Neon

  • miles
While driving the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause an accident. Dealer replaced spark plugs/head gaskets, etc. Problem is still occurring, dlr cannot determine problem, cause unknown.

- La Puente, CA, USA