The Dodge Neon is not only a great-value subcompact car, it is highly energetic and actually pretty fun to drive. Its cab-forward design, with a high rear deck, wide wheelbase, and long hood with oval headlights, gives it a bit of flash while also improving its stability on the road.
Because its M.O. is affordability, the base Neon never came with many standard features or options. But in 1996 Dodge added more features and options. A 2-door base coupe was now offered, and if purchased with the racing-inspired Competition Package, could come equipped with a speedy 2.0-liter, twin-cam, 150-hp engine. Base sedans received more features, such as 14-inch wheels, tinted windows, intermittent wipers, and body-colored bumpers. They came standard with the single-cam 2.0-liter engine, rated at 132 hp. ABS was now only an option on all trims, including the Sports, on which it used to come standard.
The 1996 Dodge Neon tried to appeal to poor young hipsters with its Expresso Package (kind of cute, in a conservative, stuffy, white-corporate-businessman way), which turned the Neon into a sportier urban vehicle on the outside, with a deck spoiler, hood bulge, and white wheel covers. The Highline and Sport trims continued to offer more options and more comfortable and supportive seats. All 1996 Neons were surprisingly roomy for a subcompact, due to the cab-forward design.
Overall, owners either love or hate their Neon. They love its semi-sporty look (for a subcompact), its quick engine, its smooth handling in any situation, its durability, and its fuel economy. But a lot of owners have been disappointed by a faulty transmission, head gasket failures, rear blind spots due to the high deck, and road noise.
I'm asking because my transmission has gotten burned so it does not run but I have got a transmission from a 2001 Neon Dodge and I would like to know if it will fit into my 96 Neon Dodge? Someone help me, please?
My dodge killed one day and after about 15 minutes, it cranked and I drove on home. Day before yesterday it killed and I had to tow it home. I tried to crank it when we got there and it started right up.
My car luggs on freeway, sometimes completely killing the engine. I need to do a fuel pressure test on my 1996 dodge neon highline to see if fuel pump needs to be replaced. How can i perform this test?
I have a problem with my headlights shutting off randomly while i'm driving, it doesn't happen extremely often but sometimes while i drive the headlights will just turn themselves off while leaving my parking lights on and i have to push and pull the headlight knob (sometimes a few times) to get them working again. I've messed with the wires and had them turn off (can't get it to happen again no matter how much i try but they turned off as i pushed a wire up) and pulled the switch out and checked it and it looks fine to the best of my knowledge but it has to be an issue with the switch right? I can't wait to hear back on this and finally stop having to worry about randomly losing visibility at night.
What can be done to make over 200hp/torque on 2.0 sohc dodge neon
