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Used 2003 Dodge Neon Consumer Reviews

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2.5 out of 5 stars

THink Before you buy this Problem....

John, 12/18/2009
2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

We bought this car in 2003 BRAND NEW...No problems the 1st 40k miles, different story after that. We had to have a new transmission/radiator at 63k miles, then the car completely fell apart after that, seriously every month there was something else breaking...suspension/ignition/cooling system. This was BY FAR the worst car we ever owned....If you want a cheap car, consider a civic or corolla because in the long run, you will POUR MONEY into this car... We will be trading it in december 09 to buy a honda. I WOULD NOT recommend anyone buy a neon that has over 60k miles on it(dodge strategically made the powertrain warranty 50k)

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4.75 out of 5 stars

GREAT RELIABLE CAR AT 200K

haydenburtal, 10/15/2012
2003 Dodge Neon SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Iv'e had my 2003 dodge neon SE for 4 years and put 200,000 miles on it. Oter than replacing the tranny at 100k miles (under warranty) ive had nothing but great gas mileage, luxary, compfort, and everything.

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3 out of 5 stars

I love it and I hate it!

KC, 03/11/2018
2003 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love how the neon looks and handles. I've always love dodge. But for the love of god I can NOT get this car to stop falling apart. Ive had the car 2 years and so far this is what I personally had fixed. Fog lights. Back drum breaks (rear driver side break locked my entire tire up on THREE sperate occasions. One time blew my break line) Break line. Break light switch (TWICE) . Alternator and serpentine belt. Oil pressure switch (TWICE). Spark plugs. Front breaks. Tires. Alignment. Rear struts. (Strut mount blew on highway) Tie rods. Lower control arms. Vertical bushings. Sway bar links. Outer cv boot. Fixed broken exhaust. And other small things. Right now I have a power steering leak and transmission leak. And I'm 99% sure my head gaskets are going. Ive done everything to keep my baby up and running but she is litterally BEGGING for death at this point. I love my car I wish it would stay in one piece. I had a dodge status before this and it was a tank. Honestly very disappointed with the neon. On a totally unrelated note, anyone wanna buy a 2003 dodge neon? It's bright yellow 😀

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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
Performance
1 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3.75 out of 5 stars

What i think about

DeftonesRulez, 04/28/2010
2003 Dodge Neon SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I got this car used last year for just under $5,000. I wanted a small automatic sports car that is fast and good gas mileage and this is the closest i could get to that description. it's not fancy car but its good for taking long drives and not eating up gas. i always liked looking at the Dodge SRT-4 but since I don't know how to drive manual the Dodge Neon was just as awesome.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great car!

prodigit, 09/25/2012
2003 Dodge Neon SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Bought this car for $3000 for my wife, second hand with 95k miles on it. We've been driving it for 6k miles, without a single major problem (some minor mechanical issues, but nothing worth mentioning). The car was banged up in the back, and declared a total loss, but some mechanic patched her up, and she drove like a queen! I have the automatic, not the manual.

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