The Chrysler Neon is a vehicle built from 1995 to 2002. Too new for a verdict, since complaints and recalls take years to accumulate — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Neon is
The Chrysler Neon is a vehicle that Chrysler built from 1995 to 2002 — 8 model years. Its closest siblings in the Chrysler range: 300, Pacifica, 200.
Chrysler Neon tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Neon owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Chrysler Neon have? Power & range
Powertrain data warming… reload in a moment.
The Neon by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Chrysler Neon. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Neon | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability | Not yet rated | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Chrysler Neon?
The Neon is a vehicle, built from 1995 to 2002.
What is the Chrysler Neon warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Neon reliable?
The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Neon?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Chrysler
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 300 | 1999–2026 | 86 | 23 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Chrysler Pacifica | 2004–2026 | 98 | 32 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Chrysler 200 | 2011–2017 | 26 | 27 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Chrysler Town and Country | 1990–2016 | 174 | 21 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Chrysler 300C | 2005–2011 | 8 | 21 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Chrysler Sebring | 1995–2010 | 106 | 24 mpg | 3.5/5 |
Mark ForCar as a preferred source and our data shows up first in your Google results. One click, no account.