2005 Dodge Neon Consumer Reviews
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Beast
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This is a very reliable little car, unfortunately stuff from mopar is real expensive so they are easy to total. But other than that i give the car a 2 thumbs up all around
Favorite Features
the 5 speed
Suggested Improvements
more horsepower
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Gas mileage?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I bought this car used. It was in Hawaii as a rental. This has been yet another great Dodge product! The only thing I don't get is that it gets better gas mileage at 75-80 MPH then at 65-70. I know another guy that had an older Neon and he said it didn't start running good until you got it up to at least 60 MPH+.
Favorite Features
The radio is the best I've ever seen for original equipment.
Suggested Improvements
The black cloth seats are just a bad idea!
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Used to like it...
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I originally loved my bright orange Neon SXT, but the thing has had nothing but problems since we bought it. Right now we are trying to figure out why the engine keeps sputtering and cutting out which, upon further research, is common in Neons. The fabric interior shows every wet mark that ever hits it and the car, both inside and outside, scratches and damages very easily. I love the look and color of my car, but that it about all anymore. I'm going to get rid of it the next chance I get.
Favorite Features
Style, color
Suggested Improvements
Many long-known about mechanical shortcomings that Dodge refuses to fix for whatever reason: interior engine oil leak, touchy engine, loud brakes, poor quality interior fabrics...
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
I love my Neon
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
My 2005 Neon SXT came with the SRT4 exterior package. It is awesome looking and great on gas mileage and fits my whole family. I have looked forward to finally getting one for the past few years.
Favorite Features
The srt4 body kit, gas mileage, and the interior is awesome!
Suggested Improvements
7 out 7 people found this review helpful
Why did Dodge discontinue this model?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
We operate this car in our courier business. It has a 5 speed manual trans. (Had been using Nissan hardbody pickups because of their reliability.) We have owned this car 2 years & 3 months; it has 225,000 miles on it. We are saving a lot of money, compared to the Nissans, on insurance, fuel, and maintenance. We use synthetic oil. Only maintenance we have had to do is spark plugs and wires and one timing belt. We use it city and highway driving over 400 miles per day at 32 mpg. This has probably been the most reliable "American" make I have ever owned. I cannot believe Dodge discontinued this model. It is too good to believe except that we have used it and seen it. Why did you end it Dodge?
Favorite Features
5 spoeed manual trans., fuel economy, reliability.
Suggested Improvements
Seat comfort not the best, road noise above normal.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Fun and inexpensive
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This is my second Neon. I love it. I blast around full throttle and still get close to 35 mpg. I think we drove every small car made before we made our decision. The only one that even came close to the performance of the Neon was the Mazda. I drive a lot of miles, and buy new cars often.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Dodge eliminated the Neon and did not replace it. Update and bring it back.
3 out 4 people found this review helpful
BUY CHEAP....BUY TWICE!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Cheap made economy car. Gets you from point A to point B and that's all the good things I have to say about it. Fuel economy is not very good for this size of car. BRAKES, BRAKES, BRAKES THEY SOUND LIKE A TRAIN COMING TO A STOP !!!!
Favorite Features
NOT MUCH
Suggested Improvements
EVERYTHING !!!
1 out 9 people found this review helpful
2nd Neon Purchace
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This is my second Dodge Neon purchase. I bought the 2005 Dodge Neon STX model with rear spoiler this time. This model is sporty stylish and still turns heads. It's roomy and has pep when you put your foot on the gas. I love this car for the price and gas miles. Relieable so far.
Favorite Features
I really like the exterior. It is great with tinted windows.
Suggested Improvements
Noisy brakes, vibration inside the car when sitting at a light.
10 out 10 people found this review helpful
Very underrated car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I purchased this car for my college-bound daughter after much debate vs. a small Honda or Toyota. Could not be happier with the decision. This car is stylish, fun to drive, trouble-free, and we saved a lot of money on the purchase vs. competitive models. We had a 1998 Neon and this redesign is a completely different automobile.
Favorite Features
Styling, handling, dash design, solid feel, automatic door locks (great safety feature), good balance of power &and gas mileage, storage space for a compact model car.
Suggested Improvements
Keyed passenger door. Vents always blow some air unless switched to recycle mode.
7 out 7 people found this review helpful
Purchased for highway driving.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I commute to work, 40 miles each way, so a car advertising high gas mileage and low pricing was key. I bought the car in October '06 when the weather was changing. It made it through the winter no problem; starts promptly, never overheats but I have noticed a few things about the car: Gas mileage advertised is for 60mph. Anything over that, kiss the 32mpg highway goodbye. Engine idles at 6k rpm when stopped, which causes a slight vibration in the cabin. Coolant gauge's normal range varies between top end of cold and first quarter line. Brakes squeak. A lot. Don't be fooled though, they work extremely well! Dodge transmission, expect problems! Already rough at 41.5k.
Favorite Features
Reliable. Handles well. Fun to drive. Nice material chosen for seat cushions. Roomy! I'm a big guy too - 6'5, 250! CD player (Not MP3 CD player or multi-change). Nice sound system. Really good car so far, driven it 10k miles!
Suggested Improvements
5 speed automatic transmission. Tighter steering column (tends to shake, feel wobbly). Better seat design, can be uncomfortable on long drives.
7 out 7 people found this review helpful
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