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Dodge Neon 1st Generation

1995–1999 · sedan

The first-generation Neon arrived for 1995 as a sub-compact aimed squarely at the Civic, Corolla, and Sentra. The 'Hi.' ad campaign gave it personality and the car backed it up with a willing chassis, decent power from the 2.0L SOHC or DOHC four, and curb weights under 2,500 pounds. Available as a 4-door sedan and a 2-door coupe, with a 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic. The R/T and ACR trims are the ones enthusiasts still hunt for. Sold under both Dodge and Plymouth badges until Plymouth wound down.

Watch out: Owner reports of head-gasket failures on the 2.0L SOHC and DOHC engines of this era, especially on cars that have overheated or had a delayed coolant flush. Brittle interior plastics and weak door-handle assemblies are also common as the cars age. Rust on the rear strut towers and the rocker panels appears on Rust Belt cars.

What your Neon takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

  • Wiper blades21" driver · 18" passenger✓ VerifiedView
  • BatteryGroup 58 · 450 CCA min✓ VerifiedView
  • Spark plugs2.0L-I4: BKR6EIXFrom owner's manualShop
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