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1998 Dodge Neon 4dr Sdn Highline

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Dodge Neon 4dr Sdn Highline
Dodge Neon 4dr Sdn Highline
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$11,680
Base Invoice:
$10,797
Destination:
$500
Engine/Fuel:
2.0L/122 Gas I4
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style:
4 Door Sedan Highline
Drive Type:
Front Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
29/41

Specifications

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 : DGA
Trans Type : 3
Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again :
First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.69
Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.55
Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
Fourth Gear Rato (:1) :
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.10
Clutch Size (in) : N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.19
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) :
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) : 7.8
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 2481
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) :
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) :
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 ) :
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) :
Tires
Front Tire Order Code :
Rear Tire Order Code :
Spare Tire Order Code :
Front Tire Size : P185/65R14
Rear Tire Size : P185/65R14
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) : 28.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) : 11.8
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity : 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) : 89.9
Front Head Room (in) : 39.6
Front Leg Room (in) : 42.5
Front Shoulder Room (in) : 52.5
Front Hip Room (in) : 50.8
Second Head Room (in) : 36.5
Second Leg Room (in) : 35.1
Second Shoulder Room (in) : 52.3
Second Hip Room (in) : 50.6
Summary
Vehicle Name : Neon
Body Style : 4 Door Sedan Highline

Standard Features

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
City 29/hwy 41 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans)
City 24/hwy 33 (2.0L engine/3-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR
Body-color body-side moldings
Tinted glass
Halogen headlights
Remote driver/manual passenger mirrors
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
INTERIOR
Cloth front low back bucket seats
Full-length floor mounted console
Full floor & cargo area carpeting
Heater w/instrument panel ventilation
Rear window defroster
Remote trunklid release
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio-inc: seek up/down, digital clock, (4) speakers
Interior rear view mirror w/day/night feature
Left-side covered visor mirror
Trunk light
MECHANICAL
2.0L (122) SOHC SMPI 16 valve 4 cyl engine
5-speed manual transaxle w/OD
Front wheel drive
83 amp alternator
450 amp maintenance free battery
4-wheel independent suspension
P185/65R14 all-season touring SBR BSW tires
Compact spare tire
14" x 5.5" black wheels
14" bolt-on wheel covers
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
12.5 gallon fuel tank
SAFETY
Passive driver & front passenger "Next Generation" airbag restraint system
Front height adjustable 3-point safety belts
Child protection rear door locks
Side guard door beams
Single low-note horn

Options

NO OPTION KIND
2.0L DOHC ENGINE DISCOUNT *DISCOUNT* STANDARAD
2_G QUICK-ORDER PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* STANDARAD
2_H QUICK-ORDER PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* STANDARAD
DELUXE CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: speed control, tilt steering column $350
LIGHT GROUP -inc:ash tray/glove box/under-hood lamps, ignition w/time delay, visor vanity mirror, rearview mirror reading lights $130
PWR CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: pwr door locks, dual exterior pwr remote mirrors (w/2_H Quick-Order Pkg REQ: ALF Value/Fun Group) $300
ALF VALUE/FUN GROUP SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* STANDARAD
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET STANDARAD
4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK DISC BRAKES $565
R/T STRIPE DELETE (REQ: 2_H R/T Quick-Order Pkg) STANDARAD
FRONT/REAR FLOOR MATS $50
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (REQ: AJP Pwr Convenience Group) $155
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE (N/A w/ALF Value/Fun Group) $260
PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: seek-scan, CD changer control, digital clock $285
PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/COMPACT DISC $395
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT (REQ: 2_D Quick-Order Pkg) $100
PWR SUNROOF (w/2_H Quick-Order Pkg REQ: ALF Value/Fun Group) $595
TACHOMETER $100
14" CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS *Affects Color Availability* (REQ:2_G Quick-Order Pkg) $355
14" WHITE CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS *Affects Color Availability* (REQ:2_G Quick-Order Pkg) $355
PWR FRONT WINDOWS (REQ: AJP Pwr Convenience Group) $265
Emission System
STANDARD EMISSIONS STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS $170
BORDER STATE EMISSIONS *provides California/ Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut emissions for units shipped to dealers in federal areas* $170
Engine
2.0L (122) SOHC SMPI 16 VALVE 4 CYL ENGINE (STD) STANDARAD
2.0L (122) DOHC SFI 16 VALVE 4 CYL ENGINE -inc: "Power Bulge" hood (N/A w/DD5 Trans) $150
Transmission
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLE W/OD (STD) STANDARAD
5-SPEED PERFORMANCE MANUAL TRANSAXLE W/OD (REQ: ECC Engine) STANDARAD
3-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE $600
Tires
P185/65R14 ALL-SEASON TOURING SBR BSW TIRES (STD) STANDARAD
P185/65HR14 ALL-SEASON PERFORMANCE SBR BSW TIRES (REQ: 2_H R/T Quick-Order Pkg) STANDARAD
Powertrain
POWERTRAIN -inc: 2.0L SOHC engine, 5-speed manual trans STANDARAD
POWERTRAIN -inc: 2.0L SOHC engine, 3-speed auto trans STANDARAD
POWERTRAIN -inc: 2.0L DOHC engine, 5-speed performance manual trans STANDARAD
POWERTRAIN -inc: 2.0L DOHC engine, 3-speed auto trans STANDARAD
Quick-Order Package
QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: base vehicle STANDARAD
"SPORT" QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: air cond, "Power Bulge" hood, trunklid spoiler, tachometer, passenger assist handle, fog lamps, sport wheel covers, cloth/vinyl bucket seats, sport badge (N/A w/DD5 Transaxle) (REQ: ECC Engine) *GROSS* $1,800
"R/T" QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: air cond, "Power Bulge" hood, trunklid spoiler, tachometer, passenger assist handle, fog lamps, 14" x 6" aluminum wheels, high back bucket seats, 4-wheel disc brakes, body color door handles, unlimited speed engine controller, AM/FM cassette radio w/CD changer control, leather wrapped shift knob/steering wheel, firm pwr steering, "R/T" stripes, sport suspension, P185/65HR14 tires (REQ: 23_ Quick-Order Pkg) $2,870
Option Package
VALUE GROUP -inc: pwr door locks, dual exterior pwr remote mirrors, pwr windows, AM/FM cassette radio w/CD changer controls (REQ: 2_D Quick-Order Pkg) *GROSS* $840
ALT VALUE GROUP SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* STANDARAD
VALUE/FUN GROUP -inc: pwr door locks, dual exterior pwr remote mirrors, pwr windows, AM/FM cassette radio w/CD changer controls, pwr sunroof *GROSS* $1,435
Seat Type
CLOTH LOW BACK BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 2_D Quick-Order Pkg) (STD) STANDARAD
CLOTH/VINYL BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 2_G Sport Quick-Order Pkg) STANDARAD
CLOTH LOW BACK BUCKET SEATS -inc: red accents (REQ: 2_H R/T Quick-Order Pkg) STANDARAD
CLOTH LOW BACK BUCKET SEATS -inc: blue accents (REQ: 2_H R/T Quick-Order Pkg) STANDARAD
Paint Type
SOLID PAINT (STD) STANDARAD
Air Cond Option
AIR CONDITIONING BY-PASS STANDARAD
AIR CONDITIONING $1,000
Owner Follow-up
OWNER FOLLOW-UP SERVICES PROGRAM STANDARAD

Warranty and Incentives

Warranty
Basic:
3 Years/36,000 Miles

Drivetrain:
3 Years/36,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance:
5 Years/100,000 Miles
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 Number:
826
News - Crash Test Results
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS:

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: * * * Passenger: * * * *

Side crash ratings:
Driver: * * Rear Passenger: * * *

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.