2003 Dodge Neon Consumer Reviews

Never a problem

Written by: hardrock086 on 06/13/2008

Vehicle

2003 Dodge Neon R/T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

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 I've really had to do was oil changes. I also did plugs and wired at 60k and rear brake, but thats all. They didn't really have to be done, but did them anyway. I'm a service technician and a BMW shop and I love my neon. Do want a little more pep, but can't complain about the get- up and go with this car, especially considering the 39 mpg I get on road trips. Simply love this car!

Favorite Features

Looks, 6 disc changer

Suggested Improvements

What's up with the power front and rear manual windows. no other complaints, bring this beast back!

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Wonderful Car!

Written by: Ian from Florida on 06/08/2008

Vehicle

2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

My 2003 SRT-4 has 105k on her right now. Still running strong. Basic maintenance will take you a long way! Buy one, you WON'T regret it!

Favorite Features

A853 Engine.. Great potential, Great after market support. Responds VERY well to mods.

Suggested Improvements

Put more time into the design of the interior. I don't mind it though, It's simple, everything is in a good spot.

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Don't buy a dodge

Written by: shawn on 06/03/2008

Vehicle

2003 Dodge Neon SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

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

Favorite Features

gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

build a more reliable car

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Bad Reviews?

Written by: larry s. on 05/25/2008

Vehicle

2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Can't understand the bad reviews on this car. The 5 speed manual is plenty quick; yet, some say performance ain't 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 that's $7,000 more, lower mpg, boxy looking?? They're building very low mpg muscle cars and trucks that cost $1,000's more in gas a year?? Bring back the Neon!

Favorite Features

Low price, great mpg, cute

Suggested Improvements

Neon's been scrapped. Hope they build the concept car (Demon), which would be a competitor for Mazda Miata (small sport convertible), doubt it will happen cause Dodge love's BIG HEMI V- 8's that get 12mpg, go figure at sky high gas costs!!

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Not the best of luck I guess

Written by: KaylaG on 05/06/2008

Vehicle

2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

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 doesn't hold nothin! Oh and the darn thing has no oomph doesn't like to go! There's only a few things that I can actually say good about it. The sound systems great! And its cute.

Favorite Features

Sound system, and the look

Suggested Improvements

Bigger tank, transmission!!!!!!, just better quality!

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Great lil car

Written by: lil red on 04/04/2008

Vehicle

2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Great little car could ask for a better quality car. I'm disappointed they stopped making them.

Favorite Features

everything!

Suggested Improvements

none

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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great car!

Written by: AC on 03/15/2008

Vehicle

2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This was my first brand new car! Bought it with 32 miles on it and have enjoyed it immensely. I had had a Honda Accord, followed by a minivan (3 boys) and I was ready for a fun car for myself again. I looked at Hondas but for the mileage I put on them, needed lots of room for many years of ownership. I have only done routine maintenance and tires (brakes done this year). It's small so my extra large husband doesn't like it at all but that is ok with me. I get 37 mpg on my road trips to visit family 500 miles away and around 30 in town. I need a better vehicle in snow, however, and am going to trade in for a small SUV. I'll miss the gas mileage, but this is NOT a snow car!

Favorite Features

Gas mileage; moon roof; stereo w 6-cd disc changer

Suggested Improvements

Gas tank is small; more stops at the station but not as spendy

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Neon

Written by: larry s. on 01/09/2008

Vehicle

2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Performance is great with 5 speed manual tranny. Car is a looker. MPG is acceptable (getting 30 mpg overall). This ain't a Corvette, so saying performance is poor... bad logic! If you want racing speed, buy the Vette at $ 31,000 more! The car has a 7 yr, 70,000 warranty on the engine and tranny, so take it to the dealer under warranty, if you maintained it properly!? With cash back and lease incentives this car cost me $ 11,000 brand new! About six thousand less than a Honda Civic! Have 53,000 miles with only normal maintenance costs, plus $320 for new bushings in front suspension. Amazing how people buy a low sticker price car then expect BMW performance!

Favorite Features

Low sticker price with great performance, looks, CD sound, roomy. Never see all this stuff again in a car!

Suggested Improvements

Bigger gas tank, better front suspension (noise)... too late Neon is history...replaced by mini SUV?

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot

Written by: Gary on 10/24/2007

Vehicle

2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

My 2003 Dodge Neon, built to my specs and delivered to me early 2004 (less than 40k miles) has already experienced timing belt problems and a bad transmission. I only drive infrequently and I have the oil changed regularly and had my 30k tune-up done on schedule. It boggles the mind to see any vehicle crap out so quickly. The 2003 Dodge Neon is loud on the highway, gets poor gas mileage and a gutless engine. Initially I told myself this didn't matter as it looked nice, but after the engine/transmission problems started hitting home, I don't see how anybody can put a shine on this turd of a car.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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A great car

Written by: ChrisSt on 09/10/2007

Vehicle

2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought my Neon new in 03 and continue to use it as a daily driver. Don't be fooled by nay-sayers who want to project the first gen's problems on the second gen car. My car has been rock solid and reliable. It is as quiet today as it was when new, no squeaks or rattles. And it's a steal on the used car market.

Favorite Features

Design, reliability.

Suggested Improvements

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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