Faults:

I've had to change the transmission twice. My windows are messed up, they won't sit it the tracks properly. The fuel pump busted. Muffler fell off.

General Comments:

It was a nightmare! I'm looking for a new car already, and I've barely had this car for 2 years. I'm a single mom, and a student, so I was hoping to purchase a good reliable car to help me with my travelling... so I thought a neon would be a good investment. WRONG! = (

Faults:

When I first got the car within a week things started going wrong. I bought from a used car dealership. There was a signed warranty for the engine, transmission and front wheel drive. There was also a verbal agreement between myself, my grandpa (who buying the car for me) and the dealer that all parts were covered for 1 year or 12,000 kilometers.

I had the car for a day and the interior light started acting like a strobe and now stays on even if the switch is turned off. The dealer will no fix it.

I tested the A/C while I test drove it and it worked, I brought the car home and all of a sudden it doesn't work anymore. I was told it will be very costly to replace.

I went on the highway for the first time about a week after and this really bad whistling noise started. I later found out this very common in this year because the windows have no frames.

About six weeks after my purchase the starter went. The dealer wouldn't replace. It cost $215.37 to rebuild the starter.

In the fifth month after purchase the safety neutral switch went. Again the dealer wouldn't replace it. That cost another $85.26.

On top of all the other problems the e-brake is sticky to release, the headlights build up water along with the tail lights, the paint peels when I wash the car so I have to let it air dry. The check engine light stays on. I was told it is because of an over sensitive O2 sensor. The transmission sucks big time. When enter a highway my car always red lines into the 7,500 rpm range.

Tires wear way to soon.

General Comments:

For a city only car this car is great. Good on gas and roomy for it's small look from the outside. I think twice lately about driving out of town with it.

Faults:

Air compressor went out.

Computer problems.

Paint problems (exterior).

Electrical problems (ex. odometor, speedometer).

Cosmetic problems (ex. a "chunck" fell off the exterior).

The dashboard (interior) cracked. The shift console display cracked.

The rubber lining for headlights cracked and split.

Needed several new starters at a very high cost.

Noisy, cheap brakes.

Noisy engine with loud, odd idle.

Leaks water (mold) in the interior.

General Comments:

This car is a disaster! If this was my product I was selling, I would be ashamed! Avoid at all costs.. get a Camry instead.

Faults:

No real problems till after 125,000 km.

Oxygen sensors need replacing too often.

Wheel bearings-180,000 km.

Air conditioner.

Struts worn out.

General Comments:

This car is great for short trips. Fuel economy good.

Overall this car has been good & reliable if you keep up with the recommended maintenance's schedule.

Don't like the glare of the front window.

Car is mechanically sound at 197,000 km.

Faults:

New head gasket.

New timing belt.

Paint chipping.

New crank bolts.

New sensors.

Leaks in trunk.

Rattles. Misaligned wheels, so steering is crooked.

New tires.

New gas tank.

New fuel injector.

New gas spout.

Oh what else... what else...

General Comments:

Well, my parents pay for most of the payments for fixing the stuff, but regardless, it's definitely cost more to fix it then it was for me to buy the car. Dodge is fine, but the Neon is something i'd rather stay away from.