2003
Dodge Neon

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$13,030
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  • 4dr Sdn SE
    Starts at
    $13,030
    25 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn SXT
    Starts at
    $15,340
    25 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn R/T
    Starts at
    $17,180
    29 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn SRT-4
    Starts at
    $19,450
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Safety review

Based on the 2003 Dodge Neon base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
3/5
Side rear passenger
3/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
7 years / 70,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6-10 MY and / or 75,001-120,000 miles
Basic
3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty
Dealer certification
125 point inspection
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Consumer reviews

69% of drivers recommend this car
3.6 / 5
Based on 29 reviews
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Comfort 3.8
Interior 3.8
Performance 4.0
Value 3.9
Exterior 4.1
Reliability 3.7

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  • By Brian F from Chicago, Illinois
    Used to own this car
    June 2, 2022

    Do NOT buy

    Owned my SRT-4 for 1 month. It ran for a total of 1 day. Motor blew and ended up losing tons of money. Definitely don't buy. Built terribly too, interior was falling apart and motor consumed 1 quart of oil every 150 miles. 95% of these cars have been abused and not maintained well. Also you'd think it would get good gas mileage since it's a 4-cylinder but that turbo makes it suck down a gallon every 12ish miles. Also it was so rusty it would have metal dropping off of it just sitting in my garage. These are not good cars and they should probably all be scrapped so their materials can be used to make better cars that won't break.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Nelly from Miami, FL
    Owns this car
    February 7, 2021

    This is a confortable car.

    I had been driving this car for a lot of time and his engine is very good. I always drove him from my house to work
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Padro from Miami
    Used to own this car
    December 28, 2020

    Its a confortable car

    It is a comfortable and long-lasting car. The spare parts are cheap. It helped me a lot to transport me every day from work to my house
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Happy person from Chilliwack B C
    Owns this car
    November 16, 2020

    Ford Tracer Ford Mustang Ford falcon

    I love this car cuz it rides smooth easy on gas also very comfortable. Nice looking.so far no problems I have a bad back so the seats r great for me.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By swėrvė from Frackville, PA
    Owns this car
    January 14, 2020

    Ride or Die

    This car has pulled through for me on numerous occasions. She is my ride or die. There are so many things you can do with these cars to custom make them your own it’s insane. Highly recommend for a daily, as long as you take care of it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Beeper from St. Paul MN
    Owns this car
    September 1, 2019

    My favorite car

    I've had my Neon for 14 years and have been driving my new car (2013 Mazda3) for 6 months. Here are the things the Neon is much better at: * comfortable -- there is plenty of leg room even when I'm pulled up close to the steering wheel. The door provides a perfectly placed elbow rest. * heats up quickly -- at least compared to the Mazda which takes at least 5 miles to warm up in the winter. If you live in a cold place like me, you know that every minute counts, and you don't want your car to get warm only when you arrive at your destination! * great speaker system and 6-disc changer -- sound quality is great, I can listen to tunes for hours without touching or changing anything. Buttons are much easier to operate than on Mazda. Newer cars with touch screens are frankly distractions from the road. I like to be able to press a button and not have to go through a whole menu to do it! * huge trunk -- even though the Neon is compact, the trunk space can't be beat. I compared so many cars when car shopping online and couldn't find a small sedan with a small engine that had as much space as this! Plus back seats fold down for even more room! * really excellent acceleration * great mpg Cons: Well, it did break down a lot, even for an old car. I probably spent $1,000 per year on repairs, on average, after the car was 10 years old. Plus one mechanic gave me a big attitude, called it condescendingly "a Dodge product." My previous car was a Dodge, too! The engine is pretty loud compared to newer cars. Overall, fun, sporty, perfect size for a single person or couple, although the backseat's pretty big too (but it's not an SUV or van, which is what all families seem to want these days). I had so much fun with this car and truly loved it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Sheri Baby from Wheeling, MO
    Owns this car
    May 30, 2019

    GREAT Car for the Money

    The Dodge Neon SXT is a GREAT car for the money. It runs very well, has a comfortable interior with plenty of leg room and has a radio that works well. I LOVE this car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Showstopper from Frederick, MD
    Owns this car
    January 4, 2019

    Bane of my existence!

    Buyer beware! The car is nothing but a money pit! I have had nothing but problems since buying the car used at 119,000 miles. The 3rd owner practically gave the car to me. Already replaced the transmission, head gasket, radiator along with the cap and sensor, both front headlights, fog lights, hand/eBrake assembly, battery and now the transmission is shot again! The car is literally falling apart! :-(
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By MiguelG from San Antonio, TX
    Used to own this car
    March 30, 2018

    Unreliable

    This is car okay if you?re not driving far distances or in the summer. This car had a lot of problems. A lot of separate pieces had to be purchased
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Kenny B. from Hanover, PA
    Owns this car
    March 3, 2018

    Neon R/T: Good car but has it's problems

    It's a fun little car to drive with the 5 speed. Gets between 26-30 mpg. Its had problems with motor mounts and timing belt though, neither of which was a cheap fix. Especially the timing belt. $1500 in repairs because of it being an interference engine and it snapped while running. Had to have the engine's head sent to a machine shop for reworking. Regardless of the repairs it has been a great little car and a ton of fun to drive.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By R/t owner from Creekside
    Owns this car
    July 15, 2017

    Very reliable car

    This car will take you back and forth anywhere, gets around 31 mpg with is fairly decent for a 5 speed, four cyl. engine
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Desiree from Dalton,GA
    Owns this car
    April 3, 2017

    Bought my first car with no payments

    Runs and drives great. Needed a new front tire and they had one and replaced it with issues and very fast on fixing the issue.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2003 Dodge Neon?

The 2003 Dodge Neon is available in 4 trim levels:

  • R/T (1 style)
  • SE (1 style)
  • SRT-4 (1 style)
  • SXT (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2003 Dodge Neon?

The 2003 Dodge Neon offers up to 25 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2003 Dodge Neon reliable?

The 2003 Dodge Neon has an average reliability rating of 3.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2003 Dodge Neon owners.

Is the 2003 Dodge Neon a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2003 Dodge Neon. 69.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.6 / 5
Based on 29 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.8
  • Interior: 3.8
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 3.9
  • Exterior: 4.1
  • Reliability: 3.7
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