1998 Plymouth Neon Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 167 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 visibility of the 1998 Plymouth Neon, 4% of the 167 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The sunroof has not functioned for six times after 2 dealers worked on it. The dealer where I bought the car from was very rude the last time I took it back, and the service manger said that he didn't care, and that I should take the car to the second dealer that worked on it.”
NHTSA complaint #707649, filed 1999-06“Driver's door window would not allow door to close when up. Squealing noises coming from front of vehicle. Electric light in trunk fails to work. Driver's side door is also uneven. The hood, lights & bumpers have gaps (large gaps on one side, small gaps on other side). Vehicle rusting under hood. Took to body shop & informed vehicle was in accident prior to being sold by dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #842107, filed 1999-07“Vehicle been experiencing various problem with the following: 1. Sun roof leaking; 2. Spark plugs failed, and had to be replaced on two occasions within a year; 3. Oxygen sensor had to be replaced on two occasions ; 4. The head gasket was replaced due to failure; 5. The exhaust manifold had to be replaced due to a broken bolt, causing engine to overheat, which results in intermittent stalling. Can NHTSA provide additional information regarding this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #841390, filed 1999-08“Sun roof goes off track. When it rains it leaks into the trunk. Contacted dealer at least ten times. Dealer not been able to repair sun roof appropriately. Problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #857244, filed 2000-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Plymouth Neon
91 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Plymouth 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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