Faults:

Where should I start?

How about the 4, yes 4 head gaskets before 25,000 miles.

Or maybe the fact that it would stall when driven in the rain.

Or the 600$ brake job at 22,000 miles?

General Comments:

I could not say enough bad things about this car, and not even close to enough bad things about the way the dealer treated us. When we complained after the 3rd head gasket we were told "what do you expect, you bought a Neon?"

Need I say more?

Faults:

This car has driven me crazy with all the problems that have swallowed my money. It all started with a heat sensor that had gone out. By the time I had found out what was wrong the engine had overheated a few times. I got the sensor replaced, but it was too late for the many other things that would go wrong.

The computer went out next followed by the converter. After replacing these parts I got a factory recall for a fault seal. I took the car in to be fixed and you'd think this would have fixed it, but it didn't. After replacing the seal the car leaked like a waterfall.

I could go on for a long time on all the things that have given me a problem with this car, but I don't wish to bore you so I will stop here. I would like to say that to buy a Dodge Neon is the biggest mistake for anybody who doesn't have money to waste.

Faults:

Transmission was replaced at 12000 miles, 25000 miles and 30000 miles.

Head gasket blew at 35000 miles.

Window's leak.

Drivers side window does not stop when it should. It goes 1/4 inch higher which makes opening and closing the door difficult.

Air bag did not deploy in two front end collisions.

Squeaky brakes.

General Comments:

For my first new car buying experience, I am very disappointed. All of the old clunker cars I've previously owned have had far less problems.

I'll never buy another Dodge.

The only good thing I have to say is that I love the color, Bright Jade.

Faults:

The fuel pump died at around 90,000 miles.

Our head gasket blew at around 95,000 miles.

The passenger side power window motor died.

The dash electronics work most of the time but sometimes turn off completely. The speedo and tach register "zero" at times.

General Comments:

Overall not a horrible car although I would never, ever buy another Chrysler vehicle (actually just ordered a new Acura RSX for the wife to replace her Neon).

We had pretty good luck with it until about 90,000 miles. At that point, things started to either completely die on the car or work once in a while.

As expected, the head gasket blew and the car was drinking oil a few months before we repaired it (quart every 150 miles). The fuel pump was a big surprise and the passenger power mirror fizzled unexpectantly.

Our 4 door Sport model came with the 3 speed auto. Good gas mileage but why only 3 gears? Performance is average at best.

Comfort in the front seats is good but stiff in the back seats. Cab forward design offers good headroom front and back. Nice considering how small the car is.

Gas mileage is good around 30-35 mpg on the highway.

Handling is pretty good. Tires lasted about 80k and the brakes are still original.

Paint is the dark green metallic and still looks brand new. Lucky I suppose.

Resale value is less than a used band-aid.