1998 Dodge Neon Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 339 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 Dodge Neon, 3% of the 339 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 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.
“Consumer had the air conditioner repaired for blowing hot air six months after purchasing the vehicle. Two years later, the same problem occurred. Dealer repaired the vehicle at half price to the owner. Vehicle is in the shop again for the same problem. Manufacturer was notified by the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #10081971, filed 2004-07, 80,000 miles“I am in the process of compiling all information on the repairs we have done on the NEON. I have decided to wait until I have all the facts, from the first time we had the air conditioning repaired to the recent $900+ repair of the computer and the two-week-old problem with the sheets of peeling paint. The unbelievable paint peeling is inexcusable and was also the last straw. I will be filing a lengthy complaint shortly”
NHTSA complaint #10070564, filed 2004-01“This car has endless problems. With 2 head gaskets and 1 valve gasket blown, I worry about what damage has been done to my car. I just hope it doesn't blow too. I want chrysler to double my warranty!”
NHTSA complaint #721374, filed 2000-04“Air conditioner compressor,engine piston head was dameged due to heat,catalytic converter replaced,and the first head gasket replaced all at 18500 miles.recently replaced a third one at 44500 miles.that makes four in a year and a half! Ecently replaced miles”
NHTSA complaint #720126, filed 2000-03“Replaced blown head gasket.... New gasket was of superior quality and design than original. The manufacturer obviously redesigned it due to a faulty original design.”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 3% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1996 | 12 | 2% |
| 1995 | 43 | 4% |
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 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology