Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Neons are the worst cars EVER! - 1996 Dodge Neon
  By Lynnette - July 18 - 2:00 am

  This has been a horrible car to own. I have stuck so much money into repairs. Two fuel pumps, overheating problems, two EGR valves, AIS motor, struts, and many others. It has broken down while I have been in the middle of moving twice. Im sure the fuel pump went out on it before I owned it. If you like spending money constantly on repairs get one. Otherwise do yourself a favor and buy something else.

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  I agree! - 1996 Dodge Neon
  By Chandra - July 17 - 2:00 am

  I bought my Neon new and have tried to keep up with regular maintenance. At this point, I have replaced all of the engine gaskets and transmission gaskets because they were made of plastic and sprung leaks starting while the car was under warranty, the radiator broke (made of plastic, too!), and a number of other repairs that seem surprising for this car have been made. On top of that, the car gets dented if you look at it wrong. Luckily, I have not had the paint problems others have complained about.

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  Piece of junk - 1996 Dodge Neon
  By kgris1 - July 10 - 2:00 am

  stay away.. tons of oil problems. Also alot of electrical problems, that dealers cant fix. Such as speedometer, gfuel gauge etc. sometimes they work but most of the time they dont. The only good part about the car is the interior-It has held up very well.. Stll in excellent shape

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  Dont repeat my mistake! - 1996 Dodge Neon
  By sirlordsoul - July 9 - 2:00 am

  A rip off! Dont buy this car. I bought mine new and have had an endless series of major repairs (oil leaks, the car computer, door handles coming loose, and the air conditioning -- TWICE!) over seven years. Whatever I "saved" in the relatively low purchase price has been taken away in repairs. And keep in mind that I kept up with ALL of the recommended maintenance. Now Im stuck with a lemon drawing its last breaths! Thank you very much Chrysler -- Im going to avoid your crappy product as long as I live! And they wonder why people dont like American cars ...

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  Dont buy a neon - 1996 Dodge Neon
  By redcurls417 - July 2 - 2:00 am

  My maintenence log has become a novel for my 96 Dodge Neon. --original paint has peeled off --air conditioner broke 5 times in first 3 years --engine belt shreaded first week of ownership --hole in gas tank and oil leak in past year --gas mileage has gone down considerably in the past year

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  Dont buy it - 1996 Dodge Neon
  By Thom Bollinger - July 1 - 2:00 am

  Spent much in repairs: head gasket, EGR valve, radio works from time to time, heater cuts off after half hour of use, door windows not secure in door and are now scratched, seat stitching separated after two years.

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  Buyer Beware - 1996 Dodge Neon
  By NeonPOOR - June 28 - 2:00 am

  This car is a money pit. I used to love it...before two head gaskets, The latest todat to the tune of 1,000 dollars. Two weeks ago I put in $400. As I bought this as a year old rental...I have to wonder what they di to it. AC has been repaired. New brake system (FYI the breaks squeal on all models for this year) Cant get the dome light to turn off. Just found out that the uneven tire wear is a problem many others have had. A new set of tires every year because of inside wear. Ticking sound in dash. Stopping in intersections (Had to put in a new cable from the battery to alternator to solve that problem.)

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  Dont Buy a Neon!!! - 1996 Dodge Neon
  By dalandra - May 28 - 2:00 am

  Ive had this car since 1999, and I am very disappointed in it. I have had to replace the brakes, shocks, struts, rotors, strut mounts, and numerous other parts. Its constantly leaking and now the transmission is starting to go. Also my vents dont work properly and the defrost doesnt work. My paint started peeling six months after I bought it. This seems to be a problem with many Neons. They are also very, very bad in snow, and slide and get stuck very easily. Several of my friends have Neons and they hate them too. I regret buying my car and I am now in the process of buying a new one. DONT BUY A NEON, you will regret it.

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  A good little car really - 1996 Dodge Neon
  By TexasNeon - April 14 - 2:00 am

  My parents bought me this as my first car. It certainly isnt the most flash car ever...its accelleration is suffering a bit with age...but all in all, as a first car it has served its duty. It is fairly reliable

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  Too many repairs - 1996 Dodge Neon
  By Neonowner - April 12 - 2:00 am

  I have had my neon for about 7 mths. i bought it in 2002 with 63k miles. Within 2 months i had to replace a circuit board which costed $343 then i had an oil leak that costed $80. Now i am having a new valve put on i dont rem. what the valve was called. and motor mounts because they were corroded and cracked. this repair will cost over $600 dollars. take my advice dont buy a neon.. they are decent cars but you will end up spending as much money as you paid for it in repairs.