1998 Dodge Neon Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 5%of 339 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Dodge Neon, 5% of the 339 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As you are driving down the road the screws that hold the large sunroof glass to the vehicle vibrate out causing at any speed for the glass to flap vigorously of the top of you vehicle. Not only causing potential harm to people behind you but also damage to yourself and the sunroof assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #10023784, filed 2003-06, 40,000 miles“Sun roof glass came of the track and will not open or close. The track was replaced three times. The sunroof would drag and make knocking noises. The vehicle also experienced a battery problem and oil leaks which had come from the cylinder head.”
NHTSA complaint #10055505, filed 2004-04, 46,124 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“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 2001-01“For as much as I pay per month on this vehicle, it has been nothing but constant problems. I am a single mom and cannot afford to have my only vehicle in the shop every time I turn around. It seems that most of my problems are common in the neons. No afety defect listed in the summary.”
NHTSA complaint #722264, filed 2000-05Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 14 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 8% |
| 1998 | 16 | 5% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 17 | 3% |
| 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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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