By nicole30 on 12/22/12 14:23 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This car was great at first(80,000), but after a year with 111,000 miles on it, had to surrender to pick n pull....This car will need extra special help if you want it to last. Cheap, but not a good choice if you want a soid car.
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By menifee3 on 07/30/12 16:59 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I have owned this car since 2002.
It runs incredibly fantastic.
No problems since ownership.
I have nearly 90K miles on it and take it into L.A. every day.
Runs smooth, 35 mpg Hwy (Higher than officially rated), and an unbelievable air conditioner which I can only run on low, even on hot days, because it get's so cold in the car.
The AC is better than the one in my Mercedes!
While far from being a chick magnet, this car is the most reliable car I've ever owned.
And I'm keeping it!
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By eamin637 on 06/09/12 08:09 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I got my neon almost 3 yrs ago, at first it was nice and it got me around. I got it with 79,000 miles on it. Within the first week the dash got bubbles in it. After that it ran okay, hard, long start and misfiring every once in awhile. 1st yr I had to replace the brakes, rotors, tires, and bushing cost $700. The next year just new bulbs $10. Recently before I got rid of it I had to replace the struts, tire rod, brakes again, stabilizer pin, emergency brake and radiator $900+. I had the final straw when I finished fixing all of that and the catalytic converter went out.. I was terrified of driving the car and I took good care of it with regular maintenance. I would not recommend this car.
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By roodieb on 03/27/12 12:03 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Dodge Neon ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I bought this car with 24K miles on it and have put almost 120K on it since then.
I commute 60 miles round trip each day and spend alot of time on the road.
While the ride is not as smooth as some would like, the handling of the car is good and the reliability has been terrific.
I have not had any major repairs that have needed to be done, but have replaced the normal wear parts like tires, brakes and battery.
The car handles great in the snow and also on wet roads.
The body style is attractive and the lines are clean.
The blind spot view is a little limited by the fast back style as well as by the rear spoiler.
Once you are used to this and compensate for it, it is not a problem.
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By ilab on 02/07/12 20:08 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Dodge Neon SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
My dad bought the car 1 year used in 2003, at about 20k. He drove it until last year, then I took over it when he passed away... After 114k, I got rid of it this year. Our family has had its roots in Chrysler vehicles since the 1940s, but this car as been by far the worst. The average MPG that both my dad and I got was less than the EPA estimated CITY MPG of 24! We were both very conservative drivers. Next problem was that the transmission had to be completely rebuilt twice! It needed new brakes about 3 times a year; the rear suspension needed replaced. It had some bad electronic problems, as well as stupid problems. The safety rating for this is horrible as well. Dont buy one of these.
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By MrOtoko on 08/29/10 23:23 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Bought this car w/salvage title. Owned since 04, and put 75k mi on it (113k total now). There seem to be a lot of technical problems with it, but I'm not sure if that is due to the salvage title. Can't mess with the tranny or it will go out. Most everything went out by 100k. AC is cold, but I think I have radiator fan problems so it overheats. Mechs say its an O-ring problem but they are WRONG all the time (already fixed that 3 times!!! and still overheating - even when idle and no AC on. Car was discontinued for a reason.
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By MIASXT 02 on 01/12/10 15:58 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This 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 haven't 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 doesn't 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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By kandi on 12/29/09 03:23 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Not 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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By tony nuccio on 12/06/09 18:44 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
happy with the car but disappointed that the paint did not hold it color though the years.
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By Robert on 12/01/09 09:23 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Dodge Neon R/T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
in 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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