Used 2005 Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Not happy about my neon!
unhappy in ohio, 10/23/2010
Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought the car new in 2005 and only have 46,000 miles on it 5 years later. I have had to have the front control arm bushings replaced 4 times now. The first time I only had 15,000 miles on the car. It would stall out in the middle of traffic and the highway at 20,000 miles. Had it in three times before they could figure out why. I bought the extended warranty but the only thing that has helped with is a loaner while it is being repaired: ( I have had to pay for labor out of pocket even though the parts were covered. I now have a problem with a seal in the rear drivers door. It fills with water every time it rains. I will not purchase another Dodge vehicle.
really?
z32tturbojoe, Dayton, OH, 12/10/2010
Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Well. Let me start off with this is my gf car and she does not let it warm up and runs the s*^% out of it. Which is probably why it is has developed a rod knock at 81,000 miles. Needless to say but only in freezing temps and for about 10 seconds until the oil gets to the top of the bottom end. I've been changing the cars oil every 2500 miles with Mobil 1 syn blend for about 2 years since shes had it. I had always noticed a lifter tick since she had purchased it at 55,000. Well I need a bottom end kit and cannot find one anywhere for a reasonable price. Any ideas? P. S honestly I understand this happening at 125,000+ but not at 81,000. Think it was poorly built
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- SRT-4 SedanMSRP: $25,0001,066 mi away
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Good Car
paramedic423, 01/04/2009
Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2005 Dodge Neon SXT for my wife in 2005. This car gets great gas mileage. The only problem we have had with this car is we had to replace a sensor. This car always starts right up even on the coldest days. Took a long road trip earlier this fall and gas mileage was great. Just wished it would of had cruise control.
Still Love The Neon!
Matt D., 11/03/2009
Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought this car two years ago with 19k on the odometer. We now have 60k on it. The only issue we've ever had besides a stock battery with a couple dead cells in it, was with a water leak that Chrysler issued a TSB back in '03. I fixed that myself. The car handles great, fairly comfortable for a small car, and is fun to drive. Sure it could use more power, but it's way more than adequate. One thing though, is the in town mileage for this car is pretty low. I average 23 MPG in town. But on the highway, especially on our vacation trips, we hit 37 MPG regularly. The factory Goodyear Eagle LS tires were horrible in the rain and snow. I replaced them with Cooper CS4's and haven't looked back.
tiny tank
kate_runs, 10/05/2009
Dodge Neon SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In what parallel universe does this car get supposed good fuel economy? I have put a lot of money keeping this car in the best shape, I don't drive it in a gas-wasting sort of way, and I usually only get around 20/22mpg on a tank-- and that is with freeway driving as well. It's like driving a small tank, especially in contrast to non-American compact equivalents. It does zip along quite quickly on flat roads, depending on the weather. Positive: I feel pretty safe driving it (in terms of how solid it is), and the trunk is quite roomy. Lastly: God forbid you turn the a/c on- the mpg goes to around 16mpg