Used 2003 Dodge Neon Sedan Consumer Reviews
I Love this Car
What a great car!!! Fun Car to drive, I get about 27-28 mpg. I run it to just under a 1/4 tank and it only takes 7.4 gallons! Great sound system!
Cute, but some problems
I've had this car almost 2 years now. I have the Solar Yellow with a manual transmission. I bought it at the time with being a affordable car with a $3000 rebate. The car is cute, and is comfy for the long trips. I don't get near what the sticker said on gas mileage. The car has a 10 gallon tank, and I'm getting on 250 miles to tank of fuel. I'm not happy with that aspect of the car. I'm having paint problems on the body where the door closes, being worn off by the door's rubber seal on both sides. Dealership trying to give me run around saying it normal for Dodge. Whatever... I love the car, but worried it will have problems when warranty wears out. I only have 10,500 miles on this car.
Lemon
I have had my Neon's Transmission fall completely out three times in the last three weeks. It locked completely up and put my family and myself in great danger. I have only had lies and grief from not only Daytona Beach Dodge in the repair of this car and from Diamond Chrysler Corporation in Detroit, MI as well. This car is advertised with a 7 year/70000 mile warranty on the power train. BE VERY AWARE!!!!!Chrysler Corporation told me that it is subject to change (daily). You may be driving one right now with no warranty. Shame on you Daytona Dodge and Chrysler Corporation, shame on you....
Beautiful Little Car
I just purchased a 2003 Neon SXT and am impressed with it's overall looks and comfort, all at a great price. It rides smoothly, handles nicely, and has a nice sound system. Drawbacks might include small sideview mirrors, which limit visibility a bit, and it should be a little smoother when idling.
My first car was a disaster
Needed a car to get to work and college. Bought a used 2003 Dodge Neon from dealership with 54,000 miles on it. Ran great for the first few months. Then it idled rough so I replaced spark plugs and wires. Ran good for a while. Had trans flushed at 62,000 miles and things went downhill. Radiator ruptured two months later. Trans fluid leaked out, coolant fluid contaminated the trans. Replaced radiator. At 68,500 miles had AAMCO inspect it. Said trans was good but needed to replace motor mounts.The day before Thanksgiving the transmission went(71,000 miles) Mechanic says the coolant fluid that got in the trans, destroyed it. Thought it would be an easy maintenance first car. Boy was I wrong!