Faults:

Almost everything you can think of has gone wrong with this vehicle, starting from just a few months after purchasing it brand new.

The brakes squeaking horribly from the very start, and everything else related to the brakes.

Tie rods, control arm assembly and bushings, not once, but twice repaired.

Tires replaced, battery replaced, 02 sensor replaced early on, transmission problems, wheel bearings, air condition condenser and front audio speakers blown.

This vehicle has been a pain and never drove smoothly after the first day. Bumpy and vibrating ride, and going up a hill would have been easier on a bicycle as far as power goes.

What a joke this car turned out to be.

Faults:

Reverse light switch replaced on warranty.

Starter replaced on warranty.

Cam seal and timing belt replaced on warranty.

Replaced spark plugs and wires.

Replaced all rear shocks.

Replaced both belts.

Replaced alternator.

Replaced front and rear brakes.

Front CV joint makes ticking noises.

Trunk latch jammed close.

Trunk leaks water.

General Comments:

Very comfortable car for long drives, but it costs a lot on gas on the highway thanks to its 3 speed automatic, but in the city it had great gas mileage. Had a very good stereo with a 6 disc CD changer. Handled the road very well and comfortably.

I did have a lot of problems with the car, but I negelected to do the maintenance, I drove it hard and I parked on the grass for 8 months in the summer (the reason why my alternator seized and broke all the belts). So I can't complain on its reliability.

Faults:

Nothing Yet.

General Comments:

Better standard equipment than most in class.

Comfortable interior, with great driving position. Materials and Plastics quality poor.

Ride and Handling trade-off just about right.

Engine surprisingly economical, averaging 38-45mpg (uk gallons) ; actually more economical than my 1.0 litre Hyundai atoz I drove before. Seems to use a lot of oil though. Good Performance above 3500rpm, but no much low end. Gearbox has nice action, but ratios could be spaced better. Engine is unrefined, and noisy above 2500rpm/on the motorway.

Faults:

Tires wear quickly. Switched to P195 60 R15. Not the recommended size, but work fine.

Aside from excessive tire wear, nothing out of the ordinary. Replaced front pads and rotars twice. Replaced rear pads once. Had timing belt changed at 160,000 kms, and just had rad replaced.

Front end is a little loose right now though and probably in need of work!

General Comments:

I change the oil monthly and have never had an engine problem. It just keeps going and going.

Faults:

Haven't replaced a part yet.

Fuel consumption terribly high.

Sluggish on inclines long distance.

General Comments:

A lot of value for the price however fuel consumption gets me down. Only getting 400km from a full tank.

Transmission seems to be very erratic especially on inclines (long distance) often having to kick down, with engine revving too high.

Otherwise a fantastic car.

Any ideas out there?

Faults:

Transmission started to get sluggish just didn't feel right 80,000 kilometers.

Water leak around tail lights into trunk and rear passenger floor.

General Comments:

Not a bad car, didn't like the height of the rear tray, bad visibility.

Not very good traction in the snow, light front end.

Didn't like the front wheel hop when accelerating.

Good gas mileage and spacious interior.

Faults:

Distibuter and plugs were changed at about 40,000 km.

Front Suspension bushings were making noise and changed out at about 25,000 km.

Rear passenger upper strut mount was changed at about 55,000 km because it was making noise.

It should have an over drive. It seemed like the engine rev's too high at high speeds.

Fuel economy wasn't as good as I was told by the sales person.

General Comments:

Very cheap car for getting around town. Not a good car if you plan to do commuting to work longer distances like I do.

I replaced this car with a Volkswagen Golf. I am enjoying the Golf much better than the Neon.

It seemed that the quality in the Neon wasn't there.