Car financing: 1997 Dodge Neon
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.1 to 9.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.1 to 9.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1997 Dodge Neon for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1997 Dodge Neon specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.7 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 190 g/km | 221 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.56 | $14.57 |
1997 Dodge Neon: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 25 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 30 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,300 | US$2,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,512 | $2,914 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Dodge Neon
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 390 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (244), service brakes (52) and air bags (41). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97V080000 | 1997-05-16 | air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive | THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DESIGN ALLOWS THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT UPON VEHICLE IGNITION SHUT DOWN. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car financing: the 1997 Dodge Neon
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1997 Dodge Neon; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. For anyone shopping for the 1997 Dodge Neon, here are the facts that matter.
Recalls and complaints
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Owners filed 390 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling, service brakes and air bags; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Engine and fuel
The powertrain here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
At 8.1 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 24 litres of fuel. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $12.56, and a 300 km weekend about $37.68. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Living with the Neon
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The trunk holds 340 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Try before you buy
Rent the Neon for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. A week with the Neon answers more than any brochure.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Which one to look for
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 1997 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Over to you
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1997 Dodge Neon from us first.
Ask us about the 1997 Dodge Neon
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Dodge Neon for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Dodge Neon
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Dodge Neon?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 Dodge Neon before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 Dodge Neon have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 Dodge Neon cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2512.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.