1998 Dodge Neon Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 339 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Dodge Neon, 2% of the 339 complaints for this model year. 4 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.
“While driving at approximately 30 MPH vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, and shoulder seatbelt did not lock, causing driver to be thrown forward ,hitting steering wheel and windshield. Driver sustained head and neck injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #850729, filed 1999-10“Rear seat belts do not have enough tension. This causes the belts to move too freely. Child safety seat technician informed consumer that belts were not installed properly. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that the belts were okay.”
NHTSA complaint #861974, filed 2000-05“Rear ened another car at 25 m.p.h and the driver and passenger side air bags did not deploy. Also the driverside seat belt did not lock thus causing me to hit the steering wheel and a trip to the emergency room!”
NHTSA complaint #739499, filed 2001-01“The driver's seat belt locks without reason. This has caused several near accidents when trying to change lanes or merging onto the interstate. The driver has to lean forward to view past the blind spots, but the seat belt lockes if the vehicle is on a curve with/without the brakes being activated. Also when braking for a light or other reason, at normal speed, the seat belt locked which caused neck burns, rubs, etc on the driver. (basically, if the driver moves in any way, the seat belt locks).”
NHTSA complaint #721477, filed 2000-04“The owner hit another vehicle braking from about 50mph, and neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Also the passenger's side seatbelt broke at the buckle. Dlr has not seen.”
NHTSA complaint #843985, filed 1999-07Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 5% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 19 | 6% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 17 | 4% |
| 1996 | 10 | 2% |
| 1995 | 18 | 2% |
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 complaintsEquipment
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Neon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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