1996 Plymouth Neon Highline Sedan 5MT
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- Photo: 1997 Plymouth Neon Purple by Grey26 at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '95 Plymouth Neon Sedan by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '96-'99 Plymouth Neon Sedan by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Plymouth Neon Expresso (26276509803) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 1996 Plymouth Neon Highline Sedan 5MT is a 132-hp inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $12,000 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 132 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 130 lb-ft of torque at 4600 rpm, spinning to a 7,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Neon measures 171.8 inches long on a 104.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,000 ($24,857 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | A588 2.0L SOHC 16-valve inline-4, sequential MPFI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 132 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 83.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 171.8 in |
| Width | 67.5 in |
| Height | 54.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.8 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1996 Plymouth Neon Highline Sedan 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Plymouth NEON. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 3, 1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.
Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT(S) WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT PRIOR TO PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA campaign 96V075000
Feb 5, 1996 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
AN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CAN SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE..
Consequence: SHORTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAN CAUSE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS PROPERLY AND ANY WIRE THAT HAS BEEN DAMAGED WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 96V026000
309 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Plymouth NEON
Owner Complaints
309 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Plymouth NEON (32 mention a crash, 11 a fire, 25 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 164 |
| Electrical System | 43 |
| Service Brakes | 36 |
| Hydraulic | 35 |
| Power Train | 24 |
| Air Bags | 22 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 PLYMOUTH NEON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.