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Used 1997 Dodge Neon Sedan Consumer Reviews

3.4 out of 5 stars
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2.5 out of 5 stars

Costly to maintain

Wiseguy357, 11/12/2002
1997 Dodge Neon 4dr Sedan
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When I bought this car, I did not know that it had a lot of problems. The car was cheap when i got it($4500).I have had thousands of dollars worth of repairs done to it. I have had trouble with: head gasket,axle seals, barrings in the transmission,master cylinder, breaks, rotors, ac compressor, battery and minor electric problems. I have 12" subs in the trunk, and it really rattles when the bass hits.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Unreliable & Disappointed

Princess_Di28, 07/08/2002
1997 Dodge Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
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I have had my neon for 2.5 years- I have had several repairs. Many issues with electrical problems- pluggs, wiring,etc. The brakes are noisy- I keep getting told that it is just how neons are!? The framless doors make the car seem very flimsy and creates a horrible noise when you close the door if the window is open. Furthermore, the front speakers to the radio do not work half the time, and the back ones died! These cars seem nice and economical- until you find yourself taking them into the garage to get fixed every month!!!!! I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAR!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My commuter car

mswing11, 02/11/2003
1997 Dodge Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

It's just plain fun to drive, even to work. For a small car, it fits a tall guy quite well. It has been very dependable. For a used car to need no repairs except a battery and front brake pads is awesome. An easy car to service.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

too many repairs

Very displeased, 01/06/2003
1997 Dodge Neon Highline 4dr Sedan
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I do not suggest buying this car unless you are a mechanic, or someone else who gets cheap parts and labour, because otherwise you will probably spend more money repairing it than you did buying it! short list of problems I have had -leaky trunk -framless windows that dont seal and leak into car -faulty head gasket -smelly AC -squeaky brakes that never shut up -radiator fan relay died -steering seizes up when you drive through puddles -bad wiring

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1.75 out of 5 stars

don't buy the neon

antidodge, 12/03/2002
1997 Dodge Neon Sport 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

during the three years that I have owned this vehicle I've put over 6,000 dollars in repair. I've replaced the head gasket, transmission, and the motor. This car does not even have 85,000 miles on it.

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