Model year guide

1996 Dodge Neon

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Dodge Neon is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.

1996 Dodge Neon at a glance

Combined25–28 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1996 Dodge Neon MPG & running costs

Combined25–28 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,550
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1996 Dodge Neon costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,750
Fuel only$12,750
Per mile$0.17

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1996 Dodge Neon vehicles on record

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1996 Dodge Neon — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1996 Dodge Neon get?

The 1996 Dodge Neon has U.S. EPA estimates of 25–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.