3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,250 miles

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problem #4

May 152003

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • 122,000 miles
In heavy rain the car is very hard to steer, I have had to replace the transmission, I have had to replace the 02 sensor, and now the cooling fans don`T work I have also noticed a musty smell when I turn on the air cond. I have also had to replace the egr valve it is just one thing after another that keeps going wrong with this car.

- Falls Of Rough, KY, USA

problem #3

Jul 012000

Neon

  • 35,000 miles
Brakes redone after 3 years, head gasket replaced after 4 years, clear coat on paint also had to be replaced, muffler almost fell off, exhaust detected in cabin of car, reverse lights come on intermittently, motor mount broken, seals on windows falling down door jam. **dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768018

- Valley Center, CA, USA

problem #2

Jan 102000

Neon

  • miles
Oil light went on, put several quarts of oil in throughout week but dip stick always read empty, oil light stayed on, took to lube shop where they identified a blown head gasket. Took to authorized dealer/repair shop, where they at first would not cover under warranty, but after inspection they replaced the head gasket, as well as a broken cam valve, faulty thermostat, and some exhaust parts, all of which were defective/broken unbeknownst to me. Plymouth covered all repair expenses then.

- Appleton, WI, USA

problem #1

Oct 271997

Neon

  • miles
When it rains vehicle vibrates/shimmies and loses power. The dealer statws it was exhaust sensors. Owner has had vehicle into the dealer 4 times about the problem.

- Midland, NC, USA