What do you think of a 1999 dodge neon?

Question

Are dodge neon's good cars and do they last very long? I just got a 1999 dodge neon and was wondering if they are prone to having certain things wrong with them or are they good cars? Just curious! Thanks

Answer 1

Very good little cars. Not all required head gaskets, but it was a very common problem on Neons. I've known 2 people who got over 150k miles and never had to replace the head gasket. Both required minimal repairs, of course, but nothing major.

Answer 2

I have owned 2, a 1995 which I DID NOT have to replace the head gasket in, although that is one of their better known issues, and currently a 2005. Any car will last if well taken care of. One of the most important things to maintain on the Neon (or any Chrysler product) is the transmission. Check the fluid often, especially if it has higher miles, and change it as recommended, usually every 30,000 miles. The nice thing about Neons is they have not done too many design changes over the years other than body styling, so lots of parts are interchangeable, and relatively easy to buy in the aftermarket. Plus they are not too hard to work on yourself. Again, taking good care of a vehicle is the best way to make sure any type of car will last, so if the previous owners took good care of it and you do the same, I don't see why I shouldn't last you a few more good years.

Answer 3

not just the 99 neon all the years from 95-99 needed new head gaskets I had the worst year for a neon a 1995 paid $800 for it had 120,000 I gave it to my dad with 165,000 on it and it still ran like a top just needed new struts the only other work I put into it was new starter, fuel pump battery and tires. very nice cars to get from point a-b and cheap on gas the newer the neon the better they got so in 1999 they were and still are damn nice for that type of car. Just see if the head gasket has every been replaced if it wsn't you'll find out cause it'll leak some oil.

Answer 4

The 1999 dodge neons were also infamous for needing new head gaskets. If you just got it, chances are it has already had it replaced. Keep an eye where you park for leaks, and make sure to check the oil every time you get gas - you could have an internal leak and not know it. They are great cars - I have gotten over 38 mpg on trips with mine. Wouldn't trade it (yet).

Answer 5

I have (have had) four Neons - '95 (one of the first), '01, ,'02, '05. All were purchased new and meticulously maintained. All have been reliable, enjoyable cars. I did not have to replace the head gasket on my '95. However, owner surveys do report a checkered reliability history. The '00 through the last production year of '05 fare better in reliability than the first generation cars. The Neon is a cult car, you either love or hate them.

Answer 6

The older neons tended to have problems with paint, but just take care of it by waxing it and not letting it sit out for years on end. Any car can have paint problems if you abuse it. I have friends with neons who all like them, cheap repairs, and good on gas. Not many have really had anything go wrong. Just keep up with maintenance and oil changes and you will be fine. Dodge has always made great 4 cylinder engines.

Answer 7

i own one and LOVE it. it's had a very few problems BUT right after i first got it i was driving home after picking up the kids at daycamp, the kids had nodded off leaning against the passenger side back door, then out of no where a car t-boned my neon lifting it into the air and spinning it 5x before it came to rest on an island. I didnt hear a thing from the backseat and i didnt want to look back because i feared the worst, then my youngest said in a groggy voice "aww mom you woke us up!" the outside was crumpled but the frame was awesome! it held up and my kids are here with me today! I'd buy it again 10x over just because of that.

Answer 8

you'll have a head or head gasket concern. If the gasket is blown between 2 cylinders it gained't use water or overheat, only misfire like you're having. would have a valve spring damaged or some thing stuck in the valve protecting it from last each of how. would have a hollow in the piston or a damaged/stuck ring yet it truly is not any longer very likely because you dont element out any intense oil use or smoke. you want to do a compression try on all 4 cylinders, it ought to look to really be one cylinder misfiring at the same time as it must be 2.

Answer 9

Yeah there really good, cheap, reliable, cars. I've had a '99 and I loved it then a semi ran it over, then i got a '04 and I've had it for 2 years now, and not one problem.

Answer 10

not a bad little car, cheap on gas and cheap on repairs (and they will need to be repaired), I work in a garage, and see very few of these, and the garages around my shop (3 others) i hardly ever see a neon in or infront of them.