10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,400 miles

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problem #5

Jun 012004

Neon

  • miles
Vehicle's brakes malfunctioned. The vehicle had other problems such as a bad battery, alternator, three turn signal switches, a blown head gasket, sticking throttle body, an oil pan leak, all four windows had an air leak which whistle when the vehicle was driven at high speeds.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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problem #4

Aug 032003

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,000 miles
Consumer stated her brakes failed. There was a multi-car accident on the beltway. As she approached she saw the truck in front of her apply his brakes, she then applied her brakes. Her vehicle did not stop and the vehicle rear ended the truck in front of her. The air bags did not deploy, and she received some musculoskeletal injuries and was very sore. Her vehicle was totaled. DaimlerChrysler won't claim any responsibility for the defect on the vehicle.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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problem #3

Sep 131998

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Engine gaskets had to be replace three times in town years. The brakes make a squealing and grinding noise.

- Edgewood, NY, USA

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problem #2

Nov 101997

Neon

  • miles
Right front brake did not lock up when applied for a sudden stop at 30 mph. Vehicle crashed and air bags did not deploy.

- West Allis, WI, USA

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problem #1

Dec 311997

Neon

  • miles
Brakes fail without warning.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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