1998 Dodge Neon
- Horsepower: 150 @ 6500
- Torque (lb-ft): 133 @ 5500
- Weight: 2461 lbs
- 0-60: TBD
- Bodystyle: 2dr Car
- Market Segment: 2-door Compact ...
- Engine type: Gas I4
- Transmission type: 5 3 Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD
MSRP: $10,497 - $11,100
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- Features
- Specifications
- Safety
- Options / Pricing

Mechanical
• Front Wheel Drive - Drivetrain|37
• 4 Cylinder Engine - Engine|13
• 5-Speed M/T - Transmission|15
• M/T - Transmission|15
• A/T - Transmission|15
• Gasoline Fuel - Fuel|46
Interior
• Power Steering - Steering|6
• Rear Defrost - Window|29
• Leather Seats - Seat Trim|43
• Cloth Seats - Seat Trim|43
• Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel - Convenience|23
• Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers - Convenience|23
• Intermittent Wipers - Convenience|23
• Equalizer - Audio|22
• MP3 Player - Audio|22
• CD Player - Audio|22
• Cassette - Audio|22
• AM/FM Stereo - Audio|22
• A/C - Air Conditioning|21
• Rear A/C - Air Conditioning|21
• Bucket Seats - Seats|44
Exterior
• Steel Wheels - Wheels|10
• Wheel Covers - Wheels|10
Safety
• Passenger Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
• Driver Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
• Tires - Front All-Season - Tire - Front|34
• Tires - Rear All-Season - Tire - Rear|35
• Full Size Spare Tire - Tire - Spare|36
• Compact Spare Tire - Tire - Spare|36
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes - Brakes|4

Vehicle
• EPA Classification : Compact
Engine
• Engine Order Code : ECC
• Engine Type : Gas I4
• Displacement : 2.0L/122
• Fuel System : SMPI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 150 @ 6500
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 133 @ 5500
Transmission
• Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : DD4
• Trans Type : 3
• Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD
• Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.69
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.55
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : N/A
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.81
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.10
• Clutch Size (in) : N/A
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.94
• Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
Mileage
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 24
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 33
Electrical
• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 450
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 83
Cooling System
• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 6.8
Weight Information
• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 2461
Trailering
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 1000
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 100
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A
Suspension
• Suspension Type - Front : MacPherson Strut
• Suspension Type - Rear : Chapman Strut
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 32
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 32
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 0.87
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : 0.63
Brakes
• Brake Type : Power
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.1 x 0.8
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.6 x 0.4
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : N/A
Tires
• Front Tire Order Code : N/A
• Rear Tire Order Code : N/A
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P185/65HR14
• Rear Tire Size : P185/65HR14
• Spare Tire Size : T115/70D14
Wheels
• Front Wheel Size (in) : 14 x 6.0
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 14 x 6.0
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : 14 x 4.0
• Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Spare Wheel Material : Steel
Steering
• Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 16.0
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 2.8
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 35.4
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -
Fuel Tank
• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 12.5
Exterior Dimensions
• Wheelbase (in) : 104.0
• Length, Overall (in) : 171.8
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 67.5
• Height, Overall (in) : 54.9
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 57.4
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 57.4
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : 6.0
• Liftover Height (in) : 29.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
• Trunk Volume (ft³) : 11.8
Interior Dimensions
• Passenger Capacity : 5
• Passenger Volume (ft³) : 91.2
• Front Head Room (in) : 39.6
• Front Leg Room (in) : 42.5
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 52.0
• Front Hip Room (in) : 50.3
• Second Head Room (in) : 36.5
• Second Leg Room (in) : 35.1
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 54.8
• Second Hip Room (in) : 53.9
Summary
• Vehicle Name : Neon
• Body Style : 2 Door Coupe Competition

Recall:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 99V114
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,000
Summary: The front suspension lower control arms could have been inadequately welded between the pivot tube and the arm. This inadequate welding can allow the tube to separate from the arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower control arm. Owner notification was expected to begin during June 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
Dates of Manufacture: November 1998 - January 1999
Manufacturer Recall No.: 826
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Safety Features
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Tires - Front All-Season
• Tires - Front All-Season
• Tires - Front All-Season
• Tires - Rear All-Season
• Tires - Rear All-Season
• Tires - Rear All-Season
• Full Size Spare Tire
• Compact Spare Tire

- Base price: $11,100
- Destination charge: $795
- Number of options: 0
- Total options: $0
- Total price: $11,100
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