Major Problems with 1998 Dodge Neon Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1998 Dodge Neon

1998 Dodge Neon EXTERIOR LIGHTING Victims: 4

1998 Dodge Neon RECLINER Victims: 3

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Problems with ENGINE, GASOLINE and FRONTAL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Neon owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine mount bolts failed by fatigue while accelerating through an intersection allowing the engine to drop so that the fan	131 ~ 9522 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle cuts out at highway speed without warning the installing of new throttle as well as power train module	42 ~ 3685 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i was recently in a front offset (passenger side)impact collision in my dodge neon and the passenger air bag did...	28 ~ 5464 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER have been in for service engine check light because of multiplicity of misfires 4 times in 10 months. presently trying...	18 ~ 9833 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission has trouble engaging into reverse gear....	13 ~ 3049 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING at only 19000 miles the car has blown the head gasket the front drivers side tire split down the side...	13 ~ 27144 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING this car has gone dead twice in the last year and a half while driving....	10 ~ 9000 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE bumper cover & trunk lid assembly experiencing failure. *yc...	9 ~ 11 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY for as much as i pay per month on this vehicle it has been nothing but constant problems. i am...	8 ~ 10766 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the date that i put down earlier is the first time the engine check light came on. it happened again...	8 ~ 18023 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL engine mount bolts failed by fatigue while accelerating through an intersection allowing the engine to drop so that the fan	7
SUSPENSION blown head gasket at 30 000 missing hesitation now loud noise on cold start may be power steering pump? also	7
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING on the morning of 06/27/00 while driving to work. as i accelerated to 70 from 65 the donut on the...	6
BODY > STRUCTURE leak in trunk. replaced carpet resealed it three times still leaks flowing into interior of car 1 1/2 inch deep	6 ~ 9017 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING steering wheel and gasket failure....	6
AIR BAGS there's a popping noise that is coming from the front suspension...	5 ~ 12000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION there's a popping noise that is coming from the front suspension...	5
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT air conditioner failed. nlm...	5 ~ 16000 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM for as much as i pay per month on this vehicle it has been nothing but constant problems. i am...	4 ~ 11531 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes hanging up grinding & squealing. i asked the dealer to check the brakes. then 6 months later had to	3 ~ 51167 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING both headlights are losing visability. they are clouded up. either wrong or cheap grade plastics used for optical use. i...	3 ~ 25000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS while driving at 65mph another vehicle rear ended owner's vehicle causing both front seatbacks to collapse. dealer has not seen	3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle experienced unexpected gas build-up in the engine (150 hp dohc engine). nlm...	3 ~ 74500 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY window switch failed. *yc...	3
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the driver's seat belt locks without reason. this has caused several near accidents when trying to change lanes or merging...	3
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM complete speedometer failure while vehicle is being driven. loss of all data regarding speed vehicle is traveling and at times...	2 ~ 104589 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING when calling pro-a motors at 323-838-2988 about certain pro-a motors corner lamps turn signals and headlights sold as replacement lamps...	2
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dash gauges failed due to printed circuit board failure: head gasket failed and replaced by dealer with mls gasket: fuel	2
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT dash gauges failed due to printed circuit board failure: head gasket failed and replaced by dealer with mls gasket: fuel	2
LINKAGES > STEERING no summary listed in above vehicle. *ak...	2
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC on the morning of 06/27/00 while driving to work. as i accelerated to 70 from 65 the donut on the...	2
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS on the morning of 06/27/00 while driving to work. as i accelerated to 70 from 65 the donut on the...	2
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	2 ~ 35000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING daler has tried to repair the interior dome/mirror lights 4 times....	2
TREAD/BELT > TIRES have had multiple flat tires (no nails) on the front tires only at the edge of the tread. yesterday the...	2
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM head gasket blew at 44 000 two exhuast valves not seated. no extended warranty. *ak...	2 ~ 32109 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING this car has endless problems. with 2 head gaskets and 1 valve gasket blown i worry about what damage has	2
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving accelerator gets stuck and will not release. to stop the vehicle consumer has to shut the key off	2
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my daughter was driving the car when it became stuck in the snow. she was not rocking the car only...	2
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my neon has been repaired for spark plugs engine misfires check engine light triggered brakes are very noisy but according...	2
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE bumper cover & trunk lid assembly experiencing failure. *yc...	2 ~ 19500 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer purchsased vehicle with 12 000 miles on it. transmission fluid was leaking. took vehicle to dealer & had seals...	2
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS small plastic lock that holds the belt and keeps child seats from tipping forward came loose....	2
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving consumer heard a loud noise and vehicle started to shimmy. the bolt to the wheel fell out causing	2
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE air conditioner failed. nlm...	2
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE air conditioner also malfunctioned. repaired on july 29 1999. repair required valve expansion freon gasket and recharge. also on july...	2
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING oxygen sensor failed. yh...	2
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY driver's side door window exploded in warm weather causing glass to fly everywhere. cause of problem unknown. *ak...	2
STRUCTURE vehicle bought however had been previously wrecked the vehicle has many (numerous) problems due to prior wreck dealer made false	2
POWER TRAIN motor/transmission mount replacement 4-5 times will not hold. egrvalve replacement engine light keeps saying it need to be replaced even	1 ~ 12000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM motor/transmission mount replacement 4-5 times will not hold. egrvalve replacement engine light keeps saying it need to be replaced even	1 ~ 12000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i have a 1998 neon and water is coming thou the lights into car on floor i have seen many...	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS dt: 1998 dodge neon when consumer was involved in accident the front driver's side and the front passanger side air	1 ~ 10000 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY i purchased a 1998 neon espresso in june of 2004. on about july 2004 my car died. i had it...	1 ~ 116000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT head gasket failure as well as other oil leaks on 98 dodge neon. *la...	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle suddenly accelerated while in traffic there was no collision to report. consumer was able to turn the car off	1
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE the hood hook ripped from the hood and caused damage to the vehicle. ak jb...	1 ~ 120000 miles
WHEELS i had an car wreck in my 1998 dodge neon (blue) in november 24 2002 due to the breaks &...	1
SERVICE BRAKES i had an car wreck in my 1998 dodge neon (blue) in november 24 2002 due to the breaks &...	1
SEAT BELTS while driving 35mph consumer's vehicle t-boned another vehicle and seat belt did not work. passenger was injured. please add vin.	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the head gasket failed which caused the vehicle to stall the dealer replaced the head gasket however after 2103 miles	1 ~ 39640 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving 65 mph vehicle started bucking then lost power( engine stalled . vehicle was towed to dealer. fuel sending	1
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT rear passenger side spring located above rear tire broke and punctured tire.*ak...	1
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT these problems appear to be intimate with the neon '95 through '98. no safety defec tmentioned. *ak...	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle was going 30mph over slightly raised pavement crossing an intersection and rear end started fishtailing as consumer began to...	1
SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR vehicle was going 30mph over slightly raised pavement crossing an intersection and rear end started fishtailing as consumer began to...	1
REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM in the nearly 3 years i have owned my neon it has been serviced for the same problems a total...	1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving gas pedal sticks due to throttle cable cord chafing which caused acclerator not to move unless driver slammed	1
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer took car into dealer for a front end problem. mechanic put car on the lift and noticed a problem	1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN consumer noticed that passenger's airbag was trying to come out of cover due to warping the airbag came out of...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT consumer noticed that passenger's airbag was trying to come out of cover due to warping the airbag came out of...	1
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	1
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY daler has tried to repair the interior dome/mirror lights 4 times....	1
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving at approximately 30 mph vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. upon impact dual airbags did not deploy...	1
STEERING car shuts off completely upon starting or will re-rev itself after shaking. no control with power steering on wet pavement.	1
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM being that this is a new car i did not expect that the head gasket would go. upon talking to...	1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY let window down as a result moisture got into the car from rain . also headlights did not work properly.	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING the power steering pump does not have a cover over it in rainy weather the water goes under and the...	1
SEATS was rear 1ended by another car driver's seat broke on impact. i had to be immobilized with neck brace and...	1
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer was approx. 60mph in the slow lane when a 18 wheeler crossed over the line and side swiped vehicle.	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my neon has been repaired for spark plugs engine misfires check engine light triggered brakes are very noisy but according...	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING air compressor piston head was dameged due to heat catalytic converter replaced and the first head gasket replaced all at	1
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM air compressor piston head was dameged due to heat catalytic converter replaced and the first head gasket replaced all at	1
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE i no longer have my car as of august 16 2000 i returned it to the bank. the warranty has...	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the gear shift interferes with passanger while driving the passenger has knocked the gear shift out of drive. yh...	1
TIRES consumer feels shaking in the steering wheel and in the front end of the vehicle. nlm...	1
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE at only 19000 miles the car has blown the head gasket the front drivers side tire split down the side...	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES at only 19000 miles the car has blown the head gasket the front drivers side tire split down the side...	1
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while checking the oil noticed powe brake booster hose rubbing under engine hood. please provide furhter information. *ak...	1
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING blown head gasket at 30 000 missing hesitation now loud noise on cold start may be power steering pump? also	1
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING while driving vehicle under snowy or rainy conditions the vehicle goes into a slide. consumer states almost ran into a	1
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION the gear shift interferes with passanger while driving the passenger has knocked the gear shift out of drive. yh...	1

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