10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,615 miles

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2000 Dodge Neon Owner Comments

problem #13

Nov 282005

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 86,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Head gasket blown. Large oil/fuel leaks and/or contamination throughout engine compartment, including captured in motor-mount bay acting as a resevoir dam. Google alone demonstrates some 111,000 reported "Neon head-gasket" items with a majority percentage sampled showing as problems with the head-gasket! please help! not only is this an expensive item ($450) to replace, but it is a critical safety issue!

- Berthoud, CO, USA

problem #12

Mar 072002

Neon

  • miles
Head gasket failure due to unknown manufacture defect.

- Rogers, MN, USA

problem #11

Oct 132002

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
I am having a problem with the service center. They removed a part from my car and told me it was broken when it wasn't. then they are trying to charge me for it. They said another part was broken, but they broke it. They are committing fraud. I don't want to pay them for damage they did to my vehicle.

- West Islip, NY, USA

problem #10

Aug 152001

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine knockis in morning when starting up vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer replaced compressor for air conditioner, and rebuilt transmission. But, problem has not been remedied.

- Lake Havasu, AZ, USA

problem #9

Sep 302001

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There is a loud knocking noise in engine at 55 mph only, vehicle taken to dealer 4 times, could not find a problem. At 5th visit to dealer, consumer was told that knocking sound was normal.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #8

Mar 232001

Neon

  • miles
This car is a lemon!!! I've been to the dealer to get it fixed over 4 times and it again is overheating. Help me!

- Edison, NJ, USA

problem #7

Jan 312001

Neon

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicle experiences excessive engine vibration at idle, the dealer tested other Neon's and stated that they all vibrate, possible design flaw. Nlm

- Lemoore Na, CA, USA

problem #6

Aug 212000

Neon

  • miles
The vehicle experiences intermittent power surges (loss of power) when driving over 50 mph upon acceleration. Nlm

- Lemoore Na, CA, USA

problem #5

Jun 142001

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
There is a squeaking noise present while driving vehicle. Dealer says it's due to brake pads and rotors. Horn is out. The vehicle run hard and is loud. The front end is low when coming out on into a driveway.

- Pheonix, AZ, USA

problem #4

Aug 312000

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
The car has a manual transaxel. It jerks when shifting and when releasing foot from gas and return when driving in all gears. Acts like incorrect fuel/air mixture. Dealer claims this is normal. It is elusive but not normal. It could prove dangerous merging onto freeway.

- New Haven, MO, USA

problem #3

Dec 121999

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Interior trunk lock wasn't operable. Consumer went to open the trunk and lock wouldn't unlock/ cigerette lighter and cd player failed. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership. Mechanic told her that they couldn't duplicate the problems. Seat belt malfunctions. Door light and dome light stays on alarm system malfunctons continuously. Power windows malfunctions. Cruise control failed. The vehicle stalled on the road. Vehicle alignment problems while using brakes.

- Susanville, CA, USA

problem #2

Apr 041999

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle has been experiencing intermittent stalling while accelerating from a stop position. Also, power steering pump makes unnecessary noise. Dealer notified, replaced power steering pump once, but problem is reoccurring.

- West Jordan, UT, USA

problem #1

Oct 161999

Neon

  • miles
Car was running, but parked. Engine caught fire, burning completely the front of the vehicle. My son escaped, the flames engulfed the engine, both the fire department and the police department were at the scene. He luckily was able to get out of the car. The front of the car was burned beyond recognition.

- Griffin,, GA, USA

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