10.0

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

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problem #6

Jul 281997

Neon

  • miles
Ever since I bought the car used I have had numerous problems. Here is just a brief list: Incorrect gas mileage both city and highway, transmission problems, brakes squeaking, air coming through bad window seals, defrost not working properly, air conditioning not working correctly, 3 oxygen sensors replaced, 2 head gaskets replaced, and water coming into the trunk which has caused the jack and tire changing equipment to rust. Also the water then leaks into the back floor which causes the car to smell. The cs for Dodge will not agree to fix the problem with the original roof design which would correct the water from coming into the trunk. For the past year, about every 2 months something is going wrong with the car which has just a little over 62,000 miles and proper maintenance has been followed.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

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problem #5

Apr 252000

Neon

  • miles
Head gasket blew. Oxygen sensor blew. Left rear brake pad fell off and jammed in the drum rendering the vehicle unmovable. Upon inspection, had to replace both drums, both discs, and new pads on front and back both sides. Window seals have failed on the passengers side front window. Water leaks in and air leaks at highway speeds, slows car down immensley and causes more fuel consumption. Driver's side window harshly scratched. Gets worse as time goes by, have seen other Neon's with the same problem. Fuel filter went, causing the entire fuel injection system to have to be replaced.

- New Baltimore, MI, USA

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problem #4

Dec 011997

Neon

  • miles
The oxygen sensor and head gasket failed.

- Belcourt, ND, USA

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problem #3

Feb 011998

Neon

  • miles
Oxygen sensor failed. Nlm

- Belcourt, ND, USA

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problem #2

Jun 011998

Neon

  • miles
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

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problem #1

Oct 261997

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving on highway the vehicle stalled, causing driver to loose control of vehicle because steering wheel locked up. Driver was able to coast to the side of the road safely. The map sensor was replaced by dealer on 10/27/97. On 10/28/97 while making a left turn the vehicle stalled again, almost causing a crash. Dealer also replaced camshaft/crankshaft position sensors.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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