2001 Dodge Neon Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
With its redesign in 2000, the Dodge Neon seemed to be marketing itself more as a comfortable family car rather than an affordable sporty...
With its redesign in 2000, the Dodge Neon seemed to be marketing itself more as a comfortable family car rather than an affordable sporty car that was fun to open up on the highway. The 2001 Neon learned the error of its ways and brought back the R/T and ACR Competition sedans to the lineup. The Highline base sedan was renamed the SE.
While the ES and SE Neons came with the single-cam 2.0-liter, 132-hp engine, the R/T featured a performance tuned version of this engine, coming in at 150-hp and paired only with the 5-speed manual transmission. A sports suspension, 16-inch wheels, airplane-like rear spoiler, ABS, traction control, and dual chrome exhausts completed the race car package. Drivers loved the way the R/T accelerated and the gas pedal's quick response. Steering around curves or other cars was a breeze. The R/T also offered a lot of luxury power options. In contrast, the ACR (American Club Racer) Neon was purely race-oriented. It had the same engine and suspension, but fewer luxuries. A Sports package which offered R/T features, minus the fog lights, moldings, and dual exhaust, was available on base model sedans in 2001 only.
Of course, 2001 Dodge Neon R/T owners loved the look, sound, and speed of this car, though in reality it wasn't that much faster than the regular 2.0 engine or the R/T Neons of old. Other Neon owners loved the room, seat comfort, responsive handling, and great fuel economy that had always been hallmarks of the Dodge Neon. Problems with rear blind spots are still mentioned, as are a miserable repair record, and a trunk lid that drops down too easily.
What owners say
"Overall, owners have mixed feelings about the 2001 Dodge Neon. Many appreciate its reliability and handling, making it a good choice for a first car. They enjoy its comfortable ride and good fuel economy. However, some drivers feel that performance could be improved, particularly on longer drives, and there are concerns about corrosion over time. Some also noted the interior could be better designed, especially around storage options."
It is the second car I drive, and it is way better than the older one, it has better acceleration. The handling is amazing. Though it does not have new brakes, it brakes like if they were new. It has never been crashed
January 13, 2009I had one of these for about four years and it never broke down. These cars are so reliable. Plus, they get great gas mileage.
April 23, 2008handles well, comfortable, roomy,good stereo system.
November 1, 2007What owners say
It is the second car I drive, and it is way better than the older one, it has better acceleration. The handling is amazing. Though it does not have new brakes, it brakes like if they were new. It has never been crashed
January 13, 2009I had one of these for about four years and it never broke down. These cars are so reliable. Plus, they get great gas mileage.
April 23, 2008handles well, comfortable, roomy,good stereo system.
November 1, 2007The car isn't poorly built.. the only thing is paint. The Neon isn't the fastest but its fun to zip around in. It's pretty cheap not too expensive. I think this car is fun to drive. It could be worse.
July 28, 2010This car was problem free for the first 100,000 miles, but now I'm having problems with corrosion killing parts of it little by little. I do live in Michigan, so that is a problem for a lot of cars. I think this generation is the best looking Neon; the first gen was a little small and the cars at the end of the second gen had an ugly Chrysler grill. Gas mileage isn't bad, but you won't get top performance out of the car either.
July 7, 2009Cheap operation costs,easy to get parts,simplicity in design and construction. Controls are in easy reach and placed w thought. No real blind spots to complain about. The microscopic cup holders that will create a soda tsunami due to underdash placement or the center concole one that will most defeanitly start the wife complaining when you swipe it.
October 4, 2012None. It's a great car. it has every option. Traction Control, Leather seats, Leather armrest, 5 speed manual transmission, woodgrain interior trim, heated mirrors, what more could someone want out of a Neon? It's a miniature loaded Chrysler 300 M.
February 19, 20112001 Dodge Neon R/T Overall pretty good for a 4 door 4 cylinder car. Its pretty quick off the line but kinda slow on the long run. Hoping to build it up a lil bit maybe put a Turbo in it. Not a Highway car!
November 2, 2011this car is automatic. It is a good car to drive there is nothing wong with it. There is no cons. It is good looking car from the outside and inside. Its good for driving but it aint for a big family. It is a 4 door car.
September 5, 2011Its a great first time car. I love it. After 30 its pretty quick. Its a blue-ish grey color I've only seen a handleful of the same color before. Gas mileage is great about 30 to a gallon when the oil is changed (every 3000 miles). The inside is pretty nice, I try to keep it very clean.
March 28, 2010
