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

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3 out of 5 stars

Do not buy this vehicle!

Nicole, 11/29/2008
Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Despite taking great care of my car, I've had nothing but problems with it. My brakes have needed work on multiple occasions. I've had to call AAA three times in the past 6 months alone due to the car breaking down and leaving me stranded, all at less than 55,000 miles. Dodge acknowledges there are many issues with the car's radiator, but they won't do anything to help you, even when the problematic radiator fries your transmission and needs costly repair work. My Neon has eaten 2 radiators in the past month alone, and I've given up on it at this point. Avoid this car completely unless you want to spend $500+ each year on costly repairs that a reliable vehicle wouldn't even need.

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3 out of 5 stars

Needs refinement

radioheadmilk, 11/06/2003
Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The seats are uncomfortable. My lower back begins to hurt after driving it for more than an hour at a time.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

The Customer Loses

The Customer Loses, 07/15/2003
Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The car only has 5000 miles and the brakes make noise. The car has been back 3 times for this problem and the area rep from Chrysler states that this is normal. I didn't know noise from the brakes was an available option.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot

Gary, 10/25/2007
Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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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.

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3 out of 5 stars

Visibility quite poor

gigi, 12/24/2004
Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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For shorter drivers I feel as if I'm sitting on the floor, I cannot see hood and visibility, frame thickness between windows, has almost cost me 3 wrecks in 1 1/2 years. The gas milage they advertise is not quite accurate.;-( And it has locked me out with car running with the electronic door lock settings! Please keep spare key handy!When cold the engine has a loud tick as if ready to throw a rod and the brakes squeal when wet or cold. They say this is normal? Why only front power windows? And the front window keeps coming off track. Glove box too small can barely fit gloves and owners manual inside! And a real neck breaker to view cd changer.Impossible to clean between front seats.

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