4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,667 miles

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problem #3

May 222004

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 83,000 miles
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood caused the fan relay to malfunction which caused the engine to overheat.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #2

Jun 062002

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Consumer states the exhaust manifold had to be replaced.

- Medinah, IL, USA

problem #1

Feb 051999

(reported on)

Neon

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Egr valve allowed water into hydraulic line, causing brake power assist to fail. This made brake pedal "rock-hard", making it difficult to stop vehicle. Problem occurred sporadically, only under wet driving conditions.

- Cary, IL, USA