Overview & Reviews

One new color is available for the 1999 Dodge Neon Style Package: Inferno Red.

• Zippy performance with 5-speed and DOHC engine. Handles the twisties with aplomb.

• Loud interior. High-silled greenhouse results in that "sitting in a bathtub" feeling. Sketchy reliability history.

User Reviews:

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  GREAT LITTLE CAR - 1999 Dodge Neon
  By PAT - December 9 - 12:55 pm

  My husband and I inherited this car in 2002 with about 10,000 mi. Now it is a little over 39,000 and has had very little problems. Is just starting to. Have a major oil leak & had new cam shank sensor put in. Getting 2 belts & new valve gasket. Is very good on gas. Ive driven highways long & short drives & it never failed me. If it only had a CD player and faster start-up it would be perfect! I chose to keep this car over 95 Nissan Maxima fully loaded to sell for husbands funeral, and am glad I chose to keep the Neon. Is a nice ride.

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  Love my R/T - 1999 Dodge Neon
  By scotr - November 19 - 7:58 pm

  Im more than happy with my 99 Neon R/T. It handles very nicely and with regular maintenance has been extremely reliable. I avg around 25 mpg in town and 37 mpg highway (all of which is at an elevation of 3500 ft or higher)on 87 octane reg gas. Head gasket blew at the 3 yr mark but dealer covered it. Headlights dull badly with age but aftermarket polishing helps. Seems to burn out an O-2 sensor every few years and the moonroof tracks have both broken once despite minimal use. Biggest problem (chronic to Neons) is the intermittent failure of the instrument cluster (due, Im told, to poor solder connections). All in all this car has been incredibly reliable, fun to drive and economical.

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  Coupe competition - 1999 Dodge Neon
  By Troopx3 - October 15 - 11:32 pm

  The Neon is fast, but my fuel economy is bad. Other than that, the car is excellent. For a small car, it is roomy and comfortable.

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  The neon Car For America - 1999 Dodge Neon
  By donald duck luver - April 26 - 2:00 am

  Dear www.edmund.com, This car is basically the best car. Its fast,comfortable, and a really cool car. Its sensible and safe for any teenager. Like me, anyway about the car its easy to drive (and doesent have a stupid stick shifts.) Well thats all why the neon is a good car so long!

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  Mini Viper Strikes without warning - 1999 Dodge Neon
  By Steven D. - February 20 - 2:00 am

  Compact, fast, tight handling, awsome gearbox, unlimited possiblities. pulling up to a stop light next to a camaron iroc-z, and beating the crap out of it, makes you feel that much better because your getting 20 mph more than they ever will.

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  Dependable - Id buy another - 1999 Dodge Neon
  By Eagle77 - September 26 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car new for a second vehicle. The car now had over 68,000 miles and dependability has been outstanding. The only repair maintenance needed was to replace the rear brake pads and the dealer replaced a trunk spring under warranty that would not hold up the trunk lid. If there is a disappointment it is the gas milage, Im getting 24MPG with an automatic transmission and I thought I would get better. When I buy a car to replace it, a new Neon will be at the top of my list.

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  Neon R/T - 1999 Dodge Neon
  By micknick - September 4 - 2:00 am

  5 years of reliable, problem free driving. I have personally performed all service on this vehicle and found it to be easy to work on. I have not experienced the leaky head gasket that had plagued earlier models.

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  Best value - 1999 Dodge Neon
  By arcdude - August 29 - 2:00 am

  What a great deal! Used Neons are incredibly cheap and you get a great car for the price. With the 5 speed, you get performance that is not expected from an economy car. And with all the aftermarket performance parts available, you can get it to perform as high as you want. The look on the face of the young, smartaleck 5.0 Mustang owner as he gets blown away by a Neon is priceless!!!

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  Fun to drive and reliable too! - 1999 Dodge Neon
  By gr00vych1k - May 20 - 2:00 am

  This is a very fun car to drive - it is very reliable, gets decent gas mileage, and takes corners like its on rails! I purchased this car after owning a ford escort, which gave me nothing but problems. I have had the Neon for two years and have had minimal problems. The car has been completely reliable despite the commute I have put it through.

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  Best Car - 1999 Dodge Neon
  By astronomer - February 4 - 2:00 am

  This is the best car that I have ever owned. Perfect point A to point B vehicle and has been very reliable. Never done anything except change oil and put in fuel. Gets almost 40 mpg (I drive mostly on the highway).