10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,500 miles

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problem #10

Nov 192004

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
Oil leaks, dashboard failure, noise in brakes, wind noise in passengers door. Have replaced valve cover gasket twice, replaced oil sendind unit, cam sensor was replaced now I have a big oil leak, car only has 45000 miles on it.

- King William, VA, USA

problem #9

Oct 012002

Neon 4-cyl

  • miles
Dashboard indicators stop working. I could have a full tank of gas and the fuel indicator will read empty. The car could be running for an hour and the temperature still reads cold.

- Albertville, MN, USA

problem #8

Aug 202002

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Electrical system failed due to a circuit board failure. This caused the digital console to completely go blank not being able to initiate readings.

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

problem #7

Apr 202001

Neon

  • miles
I have heard too many complaint on these problems not only from other Neon owners, but dealership mechanics as well. Last Chrysler product that I will ever purchase. No safety defect mentioned.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

problem #6

Jul 012000

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
All gauges on the dash quit working, the cluster and circuit board were replaced.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #5

Sep 022000

Neon

  • miles
The dash control's(speed)only works sometimes!the frontend feels like it is coming out from under the car, and the paint is peeling off the top and the sides. I am truely disappointed. Plus I have had it worked on for the headgasket.plus gas pedal sticks.

- Waverly, OH, USA

problem #4

Jul 162000

Neon

  • miles
After 2 months of a small oil leak, the problem worsened. The mechanic replaced the head gasket. Recently all of the gauges on the instrument panel completely stopped working.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #3

Oct 011998

Neon

  • miles
Dash meters were already previously fixed but said I was going to be charged to replace the 2nd time since I wasn't under warranty anymore. The oil leak is said to be found in all Neons from the mechanics I took it to.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #2

Nov 031999

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Multiple problems with car from engine to wiring. Not happy with car contacted manufacturer and they would not do anything about the problem car!

- Shelbyville, IN, USA

problem #1

Sep 141998

Neon

  • miles
Instrument panel on the dash board is not working. Dealer has been contacted.

- Ceaford, NY, USA