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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  Eh - 2003 Dodge Neon
  By Jorus - February 20 - 10:00 am

  Frankly, this car really didnt light my fire. I really wouldve rather gone with a Ford Focus or Mazda Protege for the money.

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  Nothing but tranny issues - 2003 Dodge Neon
  By thatoneguy09 - February 8 - 12:46 pm

  I bought this car new toward the end of 2002. Drove fine for the first 1 1/2 years then started having tranny problems. Would jerk real hard when down shifting almost locking the front tires up. Dealer replaced every internal part and the problem still wasnt fixed. Took it back about 2 months later and they said they could not find anything wrong. Well another 4 months or so and it started it again this time it was the harness and they replace it. Well another 3-4mths it had again. they replace the speed sensor and harness. and now for the 10th time total they are replacing all internals in the tranny again. Do not buy this car used.

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  My first car was a disaster - 2003 Dodge Neon
  By acd88 - December 1 - 9:14 pm

  Needed a car to get to work and college. Bought a used 2003 Dodge Neon from dealership with 54,000 miles on it. Ran great for the first few months. Then it idled rough so I replaced spark plugs and wires. Ran good for a while. Had trans flushed at 62,000 miles and things went downhill. Radiator ruptured two months later. Trans fluid leaked out, coolant fluid contaminated the trans. Replaced radiator. At 68,500 miles had AAMCO inspect it. Said trans was good but needed to replace motor mounts.The day before Thanksgiving the transmission went(71,000 miles) Mechanic says the coolant fluid that got in the trans, destroyed it. Thought it would be an easy maintenance first car. Boy was I wrong!

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  Do not buy this vehicle! - 2003 Dodge Neon
  By Nicole - November 29 - 1:23 pm

  Despite taking great care of my car, Ive had nothing but problems with it. My brakes have needed work on multiple occasions. Ive had to call AAA three times in the past 6 months alone due to the car breaking down and leaving me stranded, all at less than 55,000 miles. Dodge acknowledges there are many issues with the cars radiator, but they wont do anything to help you, even when the problematic radiator fries your transmission and needs costly repair work. My Neon has eaten 2 radiators in the past month alone, and Ive given up on it at this point. Avoid this car completely unless you want to spend $500+ each year on costly repairs that a reliable vehicle wouldnt even need.

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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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  Been in the shop 4 times. - 2003 Dodge Neon
  By AMP - November 21 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car to drive back and forth from college and home which is a 400 mile trip. This car was fine for the first eight months of ownership. It has real hesitation starting sometimes, chugs and has been in the shop 4 times because the engine light comes on. I feel this car has faulty craftsmanship and low quality parts.

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  Transmission is pathetic - 2003 Dodge Neon
  By larry price - August 30 - 2:27 pm

  Car handles well and has some pep at low speeds. Cruising on the interstate above 70 mph the car is very sluggish. The transmission has been worked on two times and the dealer service was pitifull (one dealer FORGOT to put in transmission fluid)

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  Visibility quite poor - 2003 Dodge Neon
  By gigi - December 24 - 10:05 am

  For shorter drivers I feel as if Im sitting on the floor, I cannot see hood and visibility, frame thickness between windows, has almost cost me 3 wrecks in 1 1/2 years. The gas milage they advertise is not quite accurate.-( And it has locked me out with car running with the electronic door lock settings! Please keep spare key handy!When cold the engine has a loud tick as if ready to throw a rod and the brakes squeal when wet or cold. They say this is normal? Why only front power windows? And the front window keeps coming off track. Glove box too small can barely fit gloves and owners manual inside! And a real neck breaker to view cd changer.Impossible to clean between front seats.

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  my car sucks - 2003 Dodge Neon
  By thegame76 - March 2 - 2:00 am

  i have had it it the shop 7 or 8 timess still something wrong......tranmission problems, and rubbing engine noise

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  Needs refinement - 2003 Dodge Neon
  By radioheadmilk - November 6 - 2:00 am

  The seats are uncomfortable. My lower back begins to hurt after driving it for more than an hour at a time.