9.1

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,000 miles

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problem #5

Jun 122002

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles
Brakes squel and make noise, car won't stop above 50 mph in safe distance.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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problem #4

Sep 052003

Neon

  • miles
Independent shop replaced twice the front brake pads/rotors, and the caliper pin. Also, engine head gasket was leaking oil.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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problem #3

Jun 042002

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Speed control speedometer doesn't work most of the time. Replace the sencsor but still doesn't work. I will never buy a Dodge again. I've also had to replace the brakes and rotor, catalytic converter. Now I'm having trouble with the paint. It's bubling and peeling off in layers all over car.

- Ashville, OH, USA

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problem #2

May 042001

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Entire brakes system and rotors had to be replaced by mechanic due to system being rusty and making squealing noise.

- Laconia, NH, USA

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problem #1

Sep 181997

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors failed, causing vibration.

- Chittenang, NY, USA

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