10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 0 miles
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Problem with 1997 Dodge Neon.
- Greenwood Lake, NY, USA
Chrysler sold Neons with known factory defects as evidenced by issuance of 70 tsbs and failed to recall cars which are highway hazards.to date, I have spent $10,088.79 on repairs due to these known defects. Two head gaskets, cylinder heads, cam seals and sensors have been replaced by the dealer under Chrysler's "secret warranty"--at 20,871 and 54,049 miles. Now supposedly only defective camsensors are the problem. Other defects beginning 20,000 miles: Radio/tape player, vibration, clinkling/clunking sound, steering wheel shake, "toe" problem due to faulty design resulting in excessive tire consumption (tire & wheel run out), ABS failure, brake failure due to faulty design, brake howling, brake metal to metal contact, need for larger brake drums, trunk weatherstripping defective, faulty design results in leaks to interior, lower control arm defective, cannot hold alignment, suspension system defective, tires collapse and fly off, ac failure (hose leaks, compressor replaced), new batteries repeated replaced ( aaa called 12 times and recharger purchased) now a tbs says this is due to a defective rke transmitter, 02 sensors, various seals leak, wiring defective, transmission replaced (nothing but shards of metal left--on display at transmission shop), transaxle differential replaced, oil leakage, lifetime brakes replaced every 6 months, insufficient power on incline, with parking brake and foot brake on car rolls or lurches when ignition turned off, steering column shakes violently at 45 mph, difficult to steer at under 45 mph, driver side rear view mirror fell off, turn signal defective, separation of lower control arm ball joint, wheelcover loss due to missing or loose bolts, rim replacements due to tires flying off, oil leak, glove compartment latch failure, poor design with no lights around lighter, and other minor problems. Chrysler is a negligent manufacturer and all Neons should be taken off the road.
- Phoenix, AZ, USA
Engine check light came on, and engine was running rough. Dealer determined egr valve had failed, and had to be replaced.
- South Bend, IN, USA
While driving engine check light would come on and remain on. Also, vehicle stalled out while in traffic.
- Laconia, NH, USA
Engine is leaking oil/dashboard lights go out and come back on at random intervals/ engine check light comes on and stays on/ door ajar alarm will come while vehicle is in operation, and transmission will get stuck between gears and engage forcefully.. please provide any additional information/attachments.
- Newark, DE, USA
Oil light comes on all time, and there were puddles of oil on ground. Took vehicle to a dealer, and they said that engine gasket had an oil leak. According to the investigation done by consumer, the cause of the problem lies on detective head gasket used by the manufacturer of the vehicle.
- Germantown, MD, USA
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
- Cary, NC, USA
This is a known problem that daimler Chrysler is well aware of. They should recall this and many other Neons instead of making me pay for the repair myself. If one logs onto the internet it becomes painfully apparent with a quick search that thousands of people have the same experience as me.
- Stroudsburg, PA, USA
No summary
- London, KY, USA
No summary
- London, KY, USA
Paint has bubbled, cracked and peeled off leaving the metal bare. Rusting has already started in several spots and it getting worse. Have been informed that paint peeling is a factory defect but Chrysler is denying fault.no safety defect listed in the summary.
- Covina, CA, USA
Several machanics have mentioned similar problems in/on Dodge Neons. No safety defect listed in the summary.
- Shiloh, NC, USA
No summary listed for above vehicle.
- Mcarthur, OH, USA
No summary listed for above vehicle.
- Hamilton Twp., NJ, USA
I realize this isn't a safety complaint, but I have nowhere to turn. My car is 3 years old, with no history of damage, no rust, no reason for the paint to suddenly start coming of in huge flaps, that I pick up off the driveway on windy days and put in my glove compartment. I complained to the dealership and they said, "we've never heard of that." And that was the help I got. I have seen Neons (at least six to date) randomly around my area, in my color (lapis blue) all with this exact problem. I find it very hard to believe that chrylser doesn't know about this!!!! the Chrysler website provides nowhere to turn for complaints, not even a phone #. is there anything at all that can be done? no safety defect listed in summary.
- Cohasset, MA, USA
This should not happen to a new vehicle at only 24,000 miles. This happenes to a lot of Neons. No safety defect (s) listed in the summary.
- Marion, IN, USA
No summary
- Tucson, AZ, USA
The exterior paint of the 1997 Dodge Neon coupe in lapuis blue is peeling off the hood and top of vehicle. Very poor paint job as car is housed in a garage. No safety defect.
- Miami, FL, USA
The exterior paint of the 1997 Dodge Neon coupe in lapuis blue is peeling off the hood and top of vehicle. Very poor paint job as car is housed in a garage. No safety defect.
- Miami, FL, USA
- Lasalle, 00, USA