The service and repair manual for the 1997 Dodge Neon — 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | High Line Coupe 2-Door · High Line Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Sport Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 553 complaints · 55 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 Neon manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 87
- General Information 1,518
- Accessories & Equipment 216
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 119
- Body & Frame 82
- Maintenance 74
- Brakes 222
- Restraints 61
- Drivelines & Axles 10
- Steering 46
- Electrical 170
- Suspension 55
- Engine Mechanical 176
- Transmission 205
- Engine Performance 684
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 150
- Radiator Cap Pressure 16
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 Neon
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 553 complaints and Dodge has issued 55 technical service bulletins for the 1997 Neon. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 Neon manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 Neon?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the High Line Coupe 2-Door, High Line Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, Sport Sedan 4-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1997 Neon problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1997 Neon, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 1997 Neon wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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