10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,450 miles

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problem #6

Dec 052006

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 98,700 miles
Air bag failure. Struck a deer in front of car. Front bumper, grill, hood, driver side front fender, headlight and windshield were damaged quite severely. Damage is approximately $4000. Speed was 45 mph. Deer was large buck, 12 points. Neither air bag deployed.

- Michigan City, IN, USA

problem #5

Jun 102001

Neon

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a T-bone collision of 31 mph with a 1991 Ford, Explorer; both air bags did not deploy, both driver and passenger have received minor injuries, and vehicle was a total loss. Manufacturer was notified. Provide any further details on this matter.

- Kennersville, NC, USA

problem #4

Mar 122001

Neon

  • miles
Was driving 40-45mph and rearended another vehicle in front traveling slow. Upon impact, airbags failed to deploy. Driver's head hit frame of vehicle above windshield. Was treated at site.

- Daytona Beach, FL, USA

problem #3

Mar 012000

Neon

  • miles
Consumer's vehicle was at a stopping position when a large truck struck the rear of vehicle at an impact of 50-55 mph;, and both air bags failed to deploy. No injuries reported, and dealer was not contacted at this time.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #2

Sep 081999

Neon

  • miles
Consumer was driving on the highway and another vehicle hit her from the side. Consumer was driving at 45mph at time of crash. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy.

- Hillsboro, MI, USA

problem #1

May 221999

Neon

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the airbags did not deploy. The manufacturer has not been notified.

- Jonesburg, TN, USA