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2002 Dodge Neon consumer reviews

$12,515 starting MSRP
side view of 2002 Neon Dodge
(22 reviews)
63% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.9
  • Interior 3.6
  • Performance 3.4
  • Value 3.4
  • Exterior 3.8
  • Reliability 3.3
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Not bad,could use some improvment

Back bracks locked up, needed towed, problem with air cond. kinda rough ride when over 70,000 mls. but all and all not to bad, have had worse!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Dependable Little Car

I bought my 2002 Neon in September 02 and drove it until Feb of this year. It was a great little car for me. Got me to and from work, college, and it was great to travel with. Excellent with the gas prices the way they have been. It just was too small for my growing family.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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most reliable car i' owned

is the best used car i have ever owned. very low maintinance. i brought it in 207. i have not spent 5 thousand on it. great car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Cutest car ever.

My 2002 Neon runs excellent, haven't had to do any repairs since keeping up with the maintanance. Will admit the factory paint is not the best as it chips easily. It is extrenely comfortable to drive, not the most powerful off the block but it can get you where your going quick enough.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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A OK car but be willing to drop some cash

I have had my 2002 neon for about a year now that I bought for $5500 and have already had to put about $2000 in repairs so far. Bought the car with 48000 on it. Now has over 65000 on it and since then alot of stuff has went bad. Heres the list of everything repaired, new front brake rotors and pads, new clutch kit(clutch,flywheel,presure plate) and the master cylenoide in the tranny($835 alone)new oxygen sensor and check engine light still stays on,bent front axle(dont know how no wrecks)a/c charge,new tires all the way around,head and manifold gaskets,exhaust flange and wireing issues. And tommorow I have to take it in to see about a throtle issue. Will sometime idle high about 2000rpms or just die. Don't buy unless you have to and if you do be willing to drop more cash into it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Not worth it

We bought this vehicle in 2006.Not worth your money.I wouldn't suggest getting this vehicle. It has a lots of electrical problems.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Not Worth it at all

I had a dodge Neon 2002 for about 8 months and I ended up selling it due to too many mechanical problems!!! i spent about 2000 dollars on just fixing this car... althought its nice to drive not only does it dles but it also shakes when u stop!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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An OK car to own

We purchased this car over a year ago and we have had a few problems with it. We bought it with 65,000 miles on it and 2 months later, the transmission blew. Luckily we bought it with a warranty so that was replaced for free. Many other parts were needed to be replaced too. All that aside, this is a nice, stylish car. Very fast too. Nice car for the money. Pretty good on gas too. Its a cheap car but is a great preformer.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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KactusKay

This is the worst car I've ever owned. I've had mechanical issues since I purchased this vehicle. All four motor mounts have been replaced, two of them twice. The O ring in the transmission and the transmission module have been replaced. The gas mileage is not as good as reported. I still have a rough idle when I come to a stop, and my mechanic is unable to determine what the issue is. The value of this vehicle is thousands less than my repair costs, and I'd be lucky if I could get $1500. Overall, it gets me to point A to point B.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does not recommend this car
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not bad

I own on and is pretty happy but reliability is a question.Handles and corners really good great for city driving.It is worth the money.Kinda slow of the line but not to bad.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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