Dodge Neon Generation 1 (1996–2001)

Dodge Neon Generation 1 (1996–2001) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Dodge Neon — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 1996–2001 —
Model-year brochures (2)

Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library

Generation 2 2002–2005 —
Model-year brochures (1)

Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Neon

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Dodge 2.0L 4-cylinder 1995–2005 16 models 92

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About this generation

The Neon is a compact car built from November 1993 until 2005 by the American Chrysler Corporation over two generations. It has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout and was available in two-door and four-door sedan body styles. In the United States and Canada, it was sold as either a Dodge or a Plymouth, while in Europe, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Egypt, Australia, South Africa, and South America, it was branded as a Chrysler.

Source: Wikipedia — Chrysler Neon, CC BY-SA.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
1996 7 681 Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Electrical System
1997 6 419 Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1998 6 364 Engine And Engine Cooling, Air Bags, Structure
1999 4 166 Engine And Engine Cooling, Suspension, Electrical System
2000 11 381 Service Brakes, Air Bags, Hydraulic
2001 10 160 Air Bags, Electrical System, Hydraulic

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.