Overview & Reviews
A four-speed automatic gearbox replaces the archaic three-speed unit, a new base model is introduced, as is a value-packed SXT. Both SE and ES trims are relegated to fleet-only sales, and all 2002 Dodge Neons get a new "Dodge-signature" (crosshair-style) front end.
- Competent handling, large interior, affordable price.
- Engine lacks refinement, weak frontal offset crash-test scores.
User Reviews:
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Better Than My Honda!!! - 2002 Dodge Neon
By MIASXT 02 - January 12 - 5:58 pmThis car is great, bought it for 2300 with 97000 miles. Original owner. The car is in great condition. The Shocks were squeaking but I put grease on them and havent made a sound. This car really is great. Easy fixes as well. Everyone that complains about this car either bought if from a shady dealer, or someone who doesnt take care of their cars. Very fun and reliable. Now I have heard that the automatics do have some problems with the transmission, so I say its time to learn how to drive a manual.
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last neon I will ever own - 2002 Dodge Neon
By kandi - December 29 - 5:23 amNot very pleased with the overall performance of this vehicle, I had a previous 96 Neon that I enjoyed driving, was a fun and fast car with great fuel economy, especially for a Dodge product. This 02 has been in twice for the transmission, and the same part is broke again, it has developed an oil leak since my last oil change, and the value has dropped greatly in the past few months leaving me upside down in a car about the break.
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happy in fresno - 2002 Dodge Neon
By tony nuccio - December 6 - 8:44 pmhappy with the car but disappointed that the paint did not hold it color though the years.
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The silver bullet - 2002 Dodge Neon
By Robert - December 1 - 11:23 amin 2006 i bought a 02 r/t with 150k i have never had a problem out of the car and the previouse owner did not either. in fact the factory battery last up till the spring of 09. car is fun to drive very comforatable inside. has decent acceleration, not so bad MPG. for how much they cast it is a great car. beats the cost to own a 00- 03 civic to!
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Continuous Headache - 2002 Dodge Neon
By Mags - July 23 - 6:59 amI have had multiple problems with this car ever since I bought it. A few months after I got it, we had heavy rains and I discovered it leaks around the tires, the belts squeal when they get wet (going through a puddle on the road), and it smelled (probably from previous owner). The CD player is temperamental, the automatic starter rarely works, and I have had multiple transmission problems. Had to completely replace it this past spring, and now the gears dont line up quite right. Not to mention the alloy wheel rims will dent on the slightest hole, and rims were impossible to find because of the size. Cute car. Fun to drive. Not worth the headache!
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Looks may be deceiving - 2002 Dodge Neon
By First Car - May 25 - 8:51 amI bought the car in 2007 with 82,000 miles on it. Had problems frequently with it. First brakes, then the transmission. Engine light has always been on and off. Now engine makes a loud noise when the A/C is on. First car so i dont know what to think except the person before me beat on it. Ive had the electric randomly go out on my car several times for a significant amount of time and then come back on. Car hasa mind of its own. Love the interior/exterior design. The mechanics need improvement. I probably would not ever buy a neon again based on previous experiences.
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Beware of Bad Transmission - 2002 Dodge Neon
By Vasha20 - May 14 - 3:26 pmbought my neon at a cheaper type of lot it was 5 yrs old with 75000 miles. Red Flag should of went up when they said no warrenty not even 30 days. It took 2 months a hose ripped off the radiator and stripped it so it needed a new radiator. $400.00. then after 1 year the transmission when out. This was not cheap, $2,400. The mechanic says neons have a transmission flaw with this year. Even after it was fixed, the transmission acted funny every time the air conditioner was on. So I dont use the air conditioner anymore. I dont think the car will last much longer. I wouldnt even give it to a kid. If you have a neon get rid of it after it is 5 years old. These are throw away cars.
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Please stay away from Neons. - 2002 Dodge Neon
By Hikerman95 - March 14 - 5:33 pmI traded my Jeep Cherokee for a 2002 Neon R/T 4 cyl 5 speed. bad move. the gas milage was better, but the car was not. The wheel bearing needed replacing, all my electronics shut off one day on the highway, including my spedometer and gauges, on top of that, my e-brake failed, and the brakes were trash. I was just in an accident yesterday, and the whole front end was demolished. (at 25 mph) The airbags never deployed, and the brakes didnt want to work til the last second when it was too late. do yourself a favor and stay away from Neons. I thought the R/T would be a good one, but I was wrong. Thanks dodge.
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My Blue Boy - 2002 Dodge Neon
By Miss - January 7 - 1:54 pmI bought my 2002 in 2002, brand new. I love the way it handles and I love the mileage. Ive had problems with transmission and just recently one of my back brakes. But its all wear and tear. Now its fine and rides great. It handles great in any weather. I got a total of 137,000 miles and its still going.
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great to problems - 2002 Dodge Neon
By susan - September 10 - 4:11 pmI bought my 2002 sxt 4dr Dodge neon it was awesome. It could handle any weather situation and drove like a dream. After the 2nd year the back bumper faded. Now it has hit its sixth year the warranties are gone and the transmission went out without warning. I had it diagnosed the week before because my deduction pump when out which caused my engine light to go off. No sign of the trans going. The shop I took it to said that the day it had went out it showed 7 codes.
