1998 Dodge Neon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 6%of 339 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,640miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Dodge Neon, 6% of the 339 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,640 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased a 1998 NEON espresso in june of 2004. On about july 2004 my car died. I had it towed and had over $1,800 of engine work done. After work was done they stated my rear seal was leaking and wanted over $600 to repair this.”
NHTSA complaint #10104959, filed 2005-01, 116,000 miles“Motor/transmission mount replacement,4-5 times,will not hold. Egrvalve replacement ,engine light keeps saying it need to be replaced even after it has been replaced and light cleared. 4-5 times .both are now on going.”
NHTSA complaint #10701169, filed 2015-03, 12,000 miles“The head gasket failed which caused the vehicle to stall, the dealer replaced the head gasket, however after 2103 miles the head gasket failed again. Ph. The transmission pan was leaking fluid and the wiper blades was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8023994, filed 2002-12, 39,640 miles“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“Head gasket and oil pan gasket failures. Vehicle taken to an independent repair shop for repairs. Currently, a transmission rear gasket failure occurred, causing fluid leakage. Dealer was notified at this time. The dealer was unwilling to do repair because the vehicle had been at independent repair shop earlier.”
NHTSA complaint #882914, filed 2001-03Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14 | 15% |
| 2004 | 23 | 24% |
| 2003 | 28 | 14% |
| 2002 | 36 | 21% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 28 | 8% |
| 1999 | 9 | 8% |
| 1998 | 20 | 6% |
| 1997 | 26 | 7% |
| 1996 | 47 | 8% |
| 1995 | 93 | 10% |
| 1994 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge Neon
199 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsOther or unknown
18 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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