1998 Dodge Neon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 339 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Dodge Neon, 4% of the 339 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,750 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brakes hanging up grinding & squealing. I asked the dealer to check the brakes. Then 6 months later had to return car for brakes again. Now brakes are hanging up & squealing again starting in december of 2002.”
NHTSA complaint #10016402, filed 2003-04, 48,500 miles“I had an car wreck in my 1998 Dodge NEON (blue) in november 24,2002 due to the breaks & the tires & the air bag did not come out when I wreck & I got stuck in my seat belt out the car wreck & then I had another 1999 Dodge NEON (white) & I had car problems with it to”
NHTSA complaint #10788687, filed 2015-11“I have a 1998 NEON and water is coming thou the lights into car on floor I have seen many complaints about same defect on not just my year but newer modules this is a mold issue and I like many have allege to mold and can trigger a asthma attack that can kill use I asked the dealers to fix but they say its not a recall I will have to pay for repair in order to stop the leak so whose paying my hospital visit when I have my asthma attack and I have to go on a ventilator death is not a option why cant they fix it for free.”
NHTSA complaint #10320751, filed 2010-03“I have a 98 Dodge NEON. The car grinds in the front end even with new brakes. I cant not drive throw water or the car will die. Going over a speed bump at the recommended speed the front end will bottom out. I had a friend look at the car. And he said it looked fine. The brake spec. Didn't see any thing and I noticed I had two different tires on the front then the back because of the front end. Please if you find out any thing on this car it would be much obliged.”
NHTSA complaint #10144103, filed 2005-12“My NEON has been repaired for spark plugs, engine misfires, check engine light triggered, brakes are very noisy but according to dealership-need no replacement, sunroof repaired twice; it fell off track and wouldn't shut in the middle of winter, recently the head gasket is leaking; windows leak air, oxygen sensor needed repair, warranty has paid for itself plus more.....I am waiting for the next problem.”
NHTSA complaint #740076, filed 2001-01Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 10 | 10% |
| 2004 | 9 | 10% |
| 2003 | 18 | 9% |
| 2002 | 18 | 10% |
| 2001 | 21 | 14% |
| 2000 | 69 | 20% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 12 | 4% |
| 1997 | 47 | 12% |
| 1996 | 89 | 15% |
| 1995 | 215 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge Neon
199 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Neon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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