Complaints
451
Crashes
56
Fires
3
Injuries
61
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Dodge Neon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1135 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:106,118 mi
Crash-related:3
#243 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Avg mileage:77,375 mi
#328 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:76,502 mi
Crash-related:25
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Dodge Neon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 135 | 3 | — | 106,118 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 43 | — | — | 77,375 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 28 | 25 | 1 | 76,502 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 | — | — | 50,411 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 12 | 1 | — | 39,640 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 10 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 9 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | 1 | 48,062 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 8 | — | — | 43,062 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 6 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 6 | 1 | — | 80,000 mi | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | — | — | 54,100 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 5 | — | 60,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 4 | — | — | 46,124 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 111,750 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 76,750 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 104,588 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 | — | 1 | — |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
135
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,118
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
43
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,375
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
28
complaints
Crashes
25
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,502
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,411
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,640
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
48,062
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,062
SUSPENSION
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,100
AIR BAGS
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,124
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,750
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,750
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,588
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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