Neon
Dodge Neon: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Generations and technical specifications
Chrysler Neon – Second generation1999–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | January 1999 – September 2005 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Engines | 1.6 L EJD I4 2.0 L A588 I4 2.4L EDV/EDT turbo I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed NVG T-350 manual 3-speed TorqueFlite 31TH automatic 4-speed Ultradrive 40TE automatic 4-speed Ultradrive 41TE automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,667 mm |
| Length | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,712 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm |
| Assembly | United States: Belvidere, Illinois (Belvidere Assembly) Mexico: Toluca, Mexico State (Toluca Car Assembly) |
| Designer | Robert McMahan; Bob Boniface (1996) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2005 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2005 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2005 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2001 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2005 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| 2000–2005 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 7.4–7.8 L/100 km |
| 2003–2005 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2000–2001 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 3-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2005 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 15 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 368 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,549 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2005 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 193 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Engine and cooling | 179 | 2000, 2002, 2004 |
| Airbags | 177 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 153 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 141 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Body and structure | 99 | 2000, 2002, 2005 |
| Lights | 97 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Suspension | 71 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Steering | 64 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Speed control and cruise | 62 | 2000, 2001, 2005 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2005: 1114 complaints, 204 with a crash and 36 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.