2001 Dodge Neon Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

24 -27 City / 31 -33 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

132 -150

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Brenda W

My vehicle has been a very good one and has had very few problems.

I have had very few problems with this vehicle, I have had it since 2001 and it has had very few repairs. Most of the problems it had is where someone backed over it and didn't even tell me and I had to have a radiator put on it. I had a problem with the starter.

Elizabeth C

Dodge neon is a reliable car. My family has enjoyed this car.

I have had this car in my family for 18 years. It is reliable. Its know starting to need work from old parts and rust. It gets us were we need go. Easy to drive, not expensive to fix. Good as a side car. In case something happens to your other transportation. For how old it is very good car, and still going.

Ash C

Dodge neon great car love it.

The head went but it was an easy fix. I like the way the car runs. It is a good performing vehicle. Great car. Would recommend.

Sharon A

Cute candy apple red neon

Great gas mileage, very reliable, power windows, power doors power seats cold a.c., heater doesn't work

Ginny A

I can't think of anything other than it's 18 years old

It gets me from point A to point B and it is very comfortable and fun to drive

Kris V

The low maintenance makes it so you can be carefree and travel if you want to.

We really enjoy our vehicle. It is 2001 Dodge Neon. Very low maintenance and comfortable. It is performance is awesome and it is very reliable.

Josh R

It gets great gas mileage and is easy to work on..

BEST. VEHICLE. EVER! I love my Neon. I have rarely had problems with it. When I do have problems with it, it is easy to work on and fix.

Carl D

My Plymouth Neon Always reliable

My car is foremost reliable. It is actually a 2000 Plymouth Neon, but these choices were not available. Just kept up regular maintenance, changing oil, tuneups, etc and it's still going strong. Chrysler products rule.

Negative Owner Reviews

Miguel G

Its very very good on gas, but the paint comes off quick.

Air con does not work. Good on gas, its a four cylinder. I need a 6 cylinder, it's not automatic, leaking oil.

Kimberly W

Needs more work for dependability!

Not reliable gas mileage is awful sluggish at times runs hot constantly. Brakes are not very good. Runs like a wagon.

Christie L S

It smokes pretty bad because its about blow up.

My car leaks on the inside when it rains and gets my backseat and back floorboard wet. It smokes pretty bad and now my ignition switch is going out.

Kayla R

It is dependable, it hardly ever breaks down. It does not drive smoothly.

The neon has been dependable but the body is not sturdy and can be easily damaged. The inside interior is not modern or attractable. The trunk and inside of the car space if very limited.

Megan B

Still chugging along 18 years later.

Good on gas and the engine hasn't ever given out on me. I have wrecked two times once I was t boned and my car still rides like a champion. The paint chips off easily and sun discoloration issues. Has extra room and it's easy to travel in. For the most part you get exactly what you pay for.

Mackenzie Y

The windows are all roll down by hand and the car is somewhat reliable.

Its ugly. The paint is hideous all the windows are roll down by hand. You have o get out of the car with the drivers key to open the trunk. It is gas mileage is terrible. It does get me from place to place but it's hideous. The model is ugly the styling is tacky. The car seems to get hot easily and has issues going down hills. It is not very comfortable. The rear seats squeak if you sit in it. The trunk has a lot of room which is nice though. But overall this car sucks and it's ugly.

Brenda B

What can and will go wrong with a neon

Worn out. No get up and go. Feels like I'm sitting on the ground. To low. Back window only goes down half way. Out of data stereo, speakers short out. No air conditioning. Blower vents fall out. Had to replace 2 alternators. Other than that it is an ok car. Good on gas. But not very comfortable for long trips.

David P

2001 Dodge Neon Short detailed explanation of why I rated it a 2 out of 5

The dodge neon 2001 hasn't really been the best, it has a very poor crash rating and the materials they used for like the dash and stuff eventually start falling apart, and cracking... If you are looking for a short drive, work vehicle, then this is an amazing choice. However if you are wanting to travel long distances I wouldn't recommend it, maybe this will help someone someday!

Dodge Neon Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Highline

132-150 HP 28-30 MPG 5 Seats

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2001 Dodge Neon Owner Reviews

3.55

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20%

4 stars

39%

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2 stars

14%

1 star

Kimberly W on March 29, 2021

Needs more work for dependability!

Not reliable gas mileage is awful sluggish at times runs hot constantly. Brakes are not very good. Runs like a wagon.

Miguel G on March 29, 2021

Its very very good on gas, but the paint comes off quick.

Air con does not work. Good on gas, its a four cylinder. I need a 6 cylinder, it's not automatic, leaking oil.

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Ranks #17 Small Cars by Owners

The 2001 Dodge Neon has an average owner rating of 3.75 out of 5 which ranks it #17 of 24 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #7 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Dodge Neon has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #7 of 24 other Small Cars.

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Is The 2001 Dodge Neon A Good Car?

Yeah it works fine besides overheating issues I've had mine for years and only had 2 problems to fix

Jun P.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Dodge Neon?

It overheats sometimes but besides that I haven't had problems good gas mileage nice car for first timers

Kimberly B.

Is The 2001 Dodge Neon A Good Value?

The 2001 Dodge neon is a good cheap car I got mine for $1800 and drove it 2 years before a problem good to have

Chase A.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety