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Chrysler Neon

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 213 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

69%

Total Tests

213

Best Year

2003 (76%)

Years Covered

4

How reliable is the Chrysler Neon?

vs national average-13% (82% avg)
vs Chrysler brand average-5% (74% avg)
Best to worst year spread14 percentage points

Chrysler Neon by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200376%4163,990 mi
200265%3186,968 mi
200173%5173,590 mi
200062%9078,458 mi

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About the Chrysler Neon

The Chrysler Neon has been tested 213 times in 2024 MOT data across 4 model years (2000 to 2003), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2003 model is the most reliable with a 76% pass rate from 41 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 62%. The 14 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2000) averages 78,458 miles, while the newest (2003) averages 63,990 miles.

Compared to the Chrysler brand average of 74%, the Neon is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Chrysler models.

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