1996
Dodge Neon

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$10,090
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  • 4dr Sdn Base Competition
    Starts at
    $10,090
    28 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Base
    Starts at
    $10,090
    25 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2dr Cpe Highline
    Starts at
    $11,395
    25 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn Highline
    Starts at
    $11,595
    25 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2dr Cpe Sport
    Starts at
    $12,595
    25 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn Sport
    Starts at
    $12,795
    25 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Front Wheel Drive
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Age / mileage
6-10 MY and / or 75,001-120,000 miles
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3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty
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100% of drivers recommend this car
4.3 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
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Comfort 4.1
Interior 4.1
Performance 3.8
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.8

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  • By Austin Hubler from Ellenville, New York
    Owns this car
    April 20, 2017

    Reliable, cheap, fun car

    It's been a really good car, at 21 years old and approximately 108,000 miles it hasn't had any problems that have been either unexpected or expensive. The only time this car has broken down was once due too a faulty fuel pump. Everything is cheap to fix on this car and although it is slow getting up to speed it has very good handling due to how small and light the car is. It also gets really good fuel economy. It can relate to my cousins 2016 Dodge Dart 2.4l and sometimes gets better mpg then him! Overall this is a really good first car, or commuter car. It's eaisy to work on, reliable, fun to drive, has a large fan base if you ever have any questions, and it's very good on gas. The interior is also simple and has no rattles even after 21 years. As long as you keep up with maintenance it will last you 250k+ miles easily.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By w103rtm from Dayton, OH
    Owns this car
    February 8, 2012

    The best compact car of its day

    It's 2012 and I still drive my 1996 Neon, it has 220K on the odometer. To this day, this car is Chrysler's best compact car because this car (even with its now underpowered engine by modern day standards) has a high power to weight ratio and at the drag strip I can still beat most brand new compact cars. Although part of the reason new compacts get beat by me is because of the modern day safety standards which add significant weight to a modern day vehicle. My neon was originally an automatic and I could consistently get 32-33 mpg per tank, which includes in city and hwy driving. 3 years ago I converted it to a 5-speed (for fun) and I consistently get 36-40 mpg per tank, thus this car if made by Chrysler today would be Chrysler's most "green" vehicle. At 20K the headgasket went, which is one of the only black marks against the car, luckily this was fully covered under warranty at the time. Otherwise the only maintenance has been routine fluid changes. The timing belt and water pump were replaced at 100K and 200K (preventitive maintenance). The fuel pump was replaced at 160K, because it went bad. The original alternator and starter were replaced at 200K (they were going bad). Original struts were replaced at 160K (still not convinced they were bad yet). Also at 180K the original control arm bushings were replaced with polyeurethane bushings which significantly improved handling, significantly reduced cabin vibration, and eliminated any and all steering wheel shake. Also the A/C evaporator was replaced at 180K due to a hole that developed. All in all the engine and tranny (the auto and manual) had/have always been solid. 150K-200K out of the accessory components is pretty darn good.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Diesel580ck from Florida
    Owns this car
    December 12, 2009

    Awesome Neon

    I had a 1996 2dr highline 2.0L SOHC 132HP 5 speed. It got 36mpg on the highway. Never broke down very reliable it was blue and I had white racing strips painted on it like the viper of that year and had "babyviper" put on the windshield and back window. The babyviper was a very good small car, every bit as good as an other small car of the time.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Blue
    Owns this car
    April 27, 2009

    My first car

    I've had my dodge neon for about 5 years now. I have to say it was very reliable and it was definitely the best I've ever driven as far as handling goes. I'm comparing it to a jetta, a ford taurus, a few different trucks, a honda del sol, and an old stationwagon. I've driven alot more of course but those the most. It definitely got great gas milage, was cheap on repairs and maintenance (oil change, etc.), great steering, very comfortable seats, no noticable blind spots (I could see everything around the car easily), and it has been very reliable. I got the car in 2004 and I've put a lot of miles and stress on it, and it's still holding up, which is saying quite a bit since it endured my teenage years, haha. I would definitely recommend it to anyone thinking about getting a neon.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By robbydodge_2000 from Austin, MN
    Owns this car
    November 13, 2006

    Best for you buck

    I think any neon is a good investment...they are a dime a dozen and reliable too. The only thing I ever did on mine mechanically was replaced the thermostat and that was like $10 and it took 10 minutes to do.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 1996 Dodge Neon?

The 1996 Dodge Neon is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Base (1 style)
  • Base Competition (1 style)
  • Highline (2 styles)
  • Sport (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 1996 Dodge Neon?

The 1996 Dodge Neon offers up to 25 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 1996 Dodge Neon reliable?

The 1996 Dodge Neon has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1996 Dodge Neon owners.

Is the 1996 Dodge Neon a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1996 Dodge Neon. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.1
  • Interior: 4.1
  • Performance: 3.8
  • Value: 5.0
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.8
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