Faults:

Transmission needed to be serviced the day after I bought it. The car was not shifting at the proper speeds and RPM.

A week later, the climate control light went out and was replaced.

Also, there was a spark plug that was misfiring, so that was replaced, along with the wires.

A loose exhaust bracket was tightened on the same service date.

The windows are VERY leaky and loud at high speeds.

Engine is very loud at high speeds and RPMs (such as on the highway).

The brakes squeak.

General Comments:

Even though I have not owned a Neon for very long, I love the car already! All of the problems I have listed (with the exception of the last three, which are typical Neon characteristics anyway) were fixed under warranty, and I have not had a problem with them since. I had to take this car cross country on a move a few weeks after purchase, and it performed very well on the long drive, without so much as one service light coming on or a leak.

The car handles very well, with great maneuverability and braking.

All of the features (AC, cruise control, etc) work well so far.

Overall, very fun to drive, but since I have not owned it long I'll give an update review in a few months.

Faults:

Faulty oxygen sensor.

Peeling paint.

General Comments:

This car has been beyond reliable; it always starts and I've only had minor problems with it.

Plus, it's fun to drive and handles nicely, even in the snow and yuck!

Faults:

Severe engine problems resulting in a replacement engine.

Air conditioner doesn't work.

New alternator because the dealership couldn't determine why we were experiencing power fluctuations and decided on a whim that replacing the alternator might fix the problem.

Several sensors have been replaced.

The check engine light is permanently on, but the computers at the dealership don't pick up an error code.

Speedometer stopped working.

The black paint around the doors and on the door handles is peeling off.

We have replaced both the ball joints and the bearings in the front end, and have learned from the dealership that it is very uncommon for a Neon to have ball joint problems.

Loss of power to dash functions.

The car was sold to us in the summer time with snow tires.

General Comments:

The last time we took our car into the dealership and they were unable to determine what the problem was, the parts and service person I spoke to laughed and said, "I think maybe it's possessed!" After spending over $4000 on repairs in a little over a year... I'm not amused.

Last month my car was stolen (and was later recovered after someone had taken it for a joy ride). Even though this car has been nothing but a pain, it worries me just how easy it is to steal a Neon (especially the older models with the windows that pull out from the frame of the car).

I have "Fear This" stickers on the outside of the car and quite frankly I do fear the car's potential for self destruction.

This was my first car, and I have definitely learned my lesson. No more Chrysler products for me.

I used to like the look of the Neon, now every time I see one I wonder how long it will be until that particular car has left someone stranded on the side of the road.

If you want to save a buck, the Neon is not the way to do it because you will spend more money on repairs to keep it on the road than the actual purchase of the car.

It's too late to save myself, but hopefully this message will warn others before it's too late and they've made the same mistake that I have.