Overview & Reviews

The fire-breathing 2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 debuts, sporting a 215-horsepower turbocharged engine, a tweaked suspension and Viper-inspired sport seats. Zero to 60 is said to take about 6 seconds. All Neons receive a facelift in the form of new front and rear ends as well as interior changes that include a new steering wheel.

• Lacks refinement, some low-grade interior components.

User Reviews:

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  The best first car ever! - 2003 Dodge Neon
  By kay - October 15 - 5:35 pm

  I love, I mean love this car! wicked fun to drive, and so easy to handle. I fell for it when my eyes saw it, so cute and really reliable

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  Good car for the money. - 2003 Dodge Neon
  By Bigfoot - October 11 - 12:36 am

  Bought this car 1 1/2+ years ago for $7500 and have put 20,000+ miles on it. Knowing what I know now would buy it again. Only problems Ive had are Ive had to replace the front brake pads twice already. I put in the least expensive pads. But other than that this had been real good dependable car. Plenty of power for passing and in the hills. Decent gas mileage as Ive always gotten 29-30 any time Ive checked it. Also pretty comfortable car. My hip dont get stiff and sore on longer trips like it does when I drive my Jeep.

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  More Civilized Than I Thought - 2003 Dodge Neon
  By Actual Owner - August 10 - 10:00 am

  I knew it would be fun, but the SRT4 also had a better ride than I thought it would (it is very stiff, but not jarring, and fine on the highway). The clutch, transmission, and throttle are more direct than our 03 SXT Neon, which makes it easier to get going from stoplights, and for matching revs when downshifting from 5th to 4th. We compared it with the Mini, WRX STI, and Evo, and for us found it had the best fun-to-drive-for-the-buck ratio, and also the most usable back seat.

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  a great little car - 2003 Dodge Neon
  By neonguy528 - July 24 - 12:47 pm

  Bought my 03 neon new 9-02. I baby this car because I work hard for my money and want it to last. I love this car. This car design inspired many copycats from other companies. The new mazdas for one. In 6 years I have been stranded once with a busted alternator belt at 58,000 miles. I have had 5 or 6 times where the car has lost power while driving. My mechanic has checked it out and could not find anything wrong on the diagnostic machine. He said it was probably a glitch with the computer. I have 61,000 miles now and it is running perfect. I do need front control arm bushings. I love my neon and will never part with it. It has been a great car. And money well spent. I get 24-29 city. 39 or more hwy.

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  That loud yellow thing! - 2003 Dodge Neon
  By Thunderball - June 28 - 10:00 am

  This car has been awesome! Love the exhaust sound on this thing! No aftermarket needed, these things are loud! My friends can hear me coming blocks away if I drive it right. Only complaint realy is the lack of cruise control, 700-1000 mile trips are a bit hard on the legs to keep a resonable speed. Also the seats while great at holding you in place can be a little bit uncomfortable. 4000 miles and no problems, great power, good looks. Awesome car overall, love it!!!

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  Never a problem - 2003 Dodge Neon
  By hardrock086 - June 13 - 11:35 am

  I bought this car about a year ago and have put 30,000 miles on it since I purchased. I got it with 35k and the only maintenance Ive really had to do was oil changes. I also did plugs and wired at 60k and rear brake, but thats all. They didnt really have to be done, but did them anyway. Im a service technician and a BMW shop and I love my neon. Do want a little more pep, but cant complain about the get- up and go with this car, especially considering the 39 mpg I get on road trips. Simply love this car!

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  Wonderful Car! - 2003 Dodge Neon
  By Ian from Florida - June 8 - 9:48 pm

  My 2003 SRT-4 has 105k on her right now. Still running strong. Basic maintenance will take you a long way! Buy one, you WONT regret it!

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  Dont buy a dodge - 2003 Dodge Neon
  By shawn - June 3 - 5:51 pm

  Had to replace both front wheel bearings at 34,000 74,000 and 100,000 miles. Thats right 3 times. Transmission and radiator at 90,000 pads and rotors 3 times and many check engine light problems

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  Bad Reviews? - 2003 Dodge Neon
  By larry s. - May 25 - 9:35 am

  Cant understand the bad reviews on this car. The 5 speed manual is plenty quick yet, some say performance aint good? I get 30+ mpg on highway. Brand new the car cost me $11,000. Not many cars were cheaper in 2003 (except junk cars like a Yugo)! I have 58,000 mi. on it, highest cost item to repair was $320 for front end bushings. No new brakes, yet one post says brakes are poor? I also have a 98 Neon Sport with 73,000 (60% highway) on it, no new brakes yet!! With gas prices at $4+ a gallon, Dodge dumped the Neon for a mini SUV thats $7,000 more, lower mpg, boxy looking?? Theyre building very low mpg muscle cars and trucks that cost $1,000s more in gas a year?? Bring back the Neon!

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  Not the best of luck I guess - 2003 Dodge Neon
  By KaylaG - May 6 - 6:32 pm

  Wow. This car was great in the beginning. After about 40k miles it crapped out on me. Countless visits to the repair shop for my transmission, my engine lights always popping on, and new brakes about a million times, let me not forget the gas tank too little doesnt hold nothin! Oh and the darn thing has no oomph doesnt like to go! Theres only a few things that I can actually say good about it. The sound systems great! And its cute.