2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
77,500 miles

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problem #2

Aug 242001

Neon

  • 60,000 miles
Broken tie rod ends both sides, transmission failure, head gasket failure, read door driver's side will not close at all, trunk will not unlock with key, brakes wear every 3 to 4 months, high rate of oil burn off. The car had less than 60,000 miles on it.

- Windsor, OH, USA

problem #1

Feb 142005

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles
2001 Plymouth Neon purchased new. While driving, engine started knocking loudly.continued home for about 3 more miles. Engine still knocking, vehicle was towed to dealer, and diagnosed as needing a new engine. 95,000 miles. No advance warning of engine failure, oil clean and full, oil changed every 4-5000 miles.

- Belleville, MI, USA