1998 Dodge Neon Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 5%of 339 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Dodge Neon, 5% of the 339 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 1998 Dodge NEON with 89,700 miles on it. I took it to valley smog and repair in van nuys, ca. I took it there to get my 90,000 mile work done on it. As they were pulling it into the garage they noticed a substantial oil leak. When they put the car on the rack, they saw oil all over the bottom of the car. I was called and told that my head gasket was cracked and needed to be replaced as driving on it any more would cause the engine to expire. I told them to proceed with the work, which ended up costing me just over $1100. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070409, filed 2004-01, 87,000 miles“After numerous oil changes, engine check light suddenly started flashing while on expressway and car lurched, then shut down completely. At dealership I was informed that engine threw a rod through the oil pan. I'm convinced this is related to the numerous complaints of the head gasket in the engine, since they all seem to have oil leaks in common.”
NHTSA complaint #740460, filed 2001-02“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“Have had to take car in so many times for the same problems that were not being fixed in the first place. They would tell me to drive it for a time and see if the noise would stop. Or they would just say there is nothing wrong with it. Now that the warranty is up I have to foot the bill I will never buy a chrysler vehicle in my life!!!. No safety defect mentioned in summary.”
NHTSA complaint #719035, filed 2000-02“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 2001-01Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 18 | 5% |
| 1997 | 19 | 5% |
| 1996 | 37 | 6% |
| 1995 | 40 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge Neon
199 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBrakes
12 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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