1998 Dodge Neon Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 4%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 13 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Dodge Neon, 4% of the 339 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“Wow! Just want you to know steering wheel on neons is locking mid-turn (3 I know of) I have traded mine in, but it has happened 3x in a month to friend who will be contacting you and to aquaintence, as well. Dealer says nothing is wrong as it does not lock when they drive it. (the steering unlocks as mysteriously as it locks)”
NHTSA complaint #725689, filed 2000-07“I no longer have my car, as of august 16, 2000 I returned it to the bank. The warranty has long since expired and the cost to maintain the car with all of the problems it has proved to be more than I could afford, and much more than the car was worth. My main objective here is to make sure the problems I had are known so that maybe it will prevent someone from being seriously hurt or killed. …”
NHTSA complaint #728974, filed 2000-08“On 08/08/00, as I was making a right turn, the steering wheel locked and I was unable to successfully complete the turn. I hit the brakes hard to stop my car from hitting another vehicle. I had to yank the wheel hard to get it to turn the wheels. Left my car w/ dealer who informed me that the reason why the steering whel locked was because I had just gone thru a puddle and it wet the belt causing it to lose traction . If this is the case, then this will happen again and not when I go thru a puddle. Maybe in the rain. If I need it to swerve away from danger, I may find myself a sitting duck . …”
NHTSA complaint #727204, filed 2000-08“While driving 50-55mph steering wheel locked, causing driver to lose control, resulting in a collision with minor injuries. The vehicle accelerates suddenly and the brakes locked. The vehicle could not be repaired after accident due to inferior structure and body. This vehicle was sold by deceptive tactics and to cover up prior accident, the dealer refused to reveal service records.”
NHTSA complaint #867482, filed 2000-08“When driving in the rain steering wheel locked up when making a right turn. First three times and the last time two weeks ago, steering locked up while consumer was making a left turn. Consumer took vehicle to dealership twice, and and dealer cannot duplicate problem.”
NHTSA complaint #838589, filed 1999-05Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 4% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 14 | 10% |
| 2000 | 27 | 8% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 13 | 4% |
| 1997 | 15 | 4% |
| 1996 | 24 | 4% |
| 1995 | 124 | 13% |
| 1994 | 1 | 11% |
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 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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