10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 19,630 miles
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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
Dashboard lights and gauges started to act funny and then it started to smoke. I got out of the car and it caught on fire and is a total lost.
- Saugus, CA, USA
The vehicle was towed and the mechanic stated the head gasket had blown, and the radiator fan relay switch needed replacing.
- Oakland, CA, USA
I bought this Neon in August of 1998, it has been nothing but problems since purchase. I have had to have the electrical system worked on twice. When you go over 60mph the steering wheel rattles. The speakers for the radio work sometimes. The overhead light comes on while driving. When it rains the front floor boards get soaked with water. Last month the I needed to replace the headgasket, and after several calls the the manufacturer they paid half, but the next day the engine started to knock severly.
- Roseville, MI, USA
Consumer has been experiencing electrical problems and is worried that the vehicle will catch fire.
- Belcourt, ND, USA
Vehicle experienced oil leakage. Vehicle taken to an independent repair shop. Consumer was informed of a blown head gasket. Dealer was not notified. Vehcile has also had electrical problems.
- Griffin, GA, USA
In the fist month I had the vehicle it blew 4 oxygen sensors.when you go to brake the left turn signal comes on, also the car will shock you when you get out even when it is truned off. The locks on the seat belts in the back seat has broken off for ne reason. The back
- Ringgold, GA, USA
Have also had transmission, electrical failure, and brake failure at low mileage, very unhappy.
- Marietta, GA, USA
- Aurora , IL, USA