1997 Dodge Neon Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1997 Dodge Neon addresses a car whose engine choice came down to cylinder-head design. The 2.0L inline-four is naturally aspirated and gasoline-fueled in both listed versions, one with double overhead cams and the other with a single cam. Coupe buyers got two doors, sedan buyers four, and Base, High Line and Sport are the trims on record. Specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams back the engine, drivetrain, brakes and body procedures.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe
• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base
• High Line
• Sport

Known issues on the 1997 Neon. NHTSA records a single recall for this year, and it concerns the air bags. The electrical design on certain 1997 Neon vehicles left open the chance that an air bag could fire unexpectedly when the ignition was switched off, which could hurt an occupant. Dealers installed a redesigned air bag control module. Complaints number 390, with engine and engine cooling first at 222, then hydraulic service brakes at 44 and air bags at 41; 44 complaints reported a crash, 12 a fire and 24 an injury. Wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the electrical system sit alongside cooling and brake specifications in the manual.