Model year record

1998 Dodge Neon

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 451 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V001000

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
3,683
Reported to NHTSA
1999-01-07
Owners notified
1999-02-02

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY BE MISSING SPOT WELDS.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN STRUCTURAL CRACKS IN THE BODY, AND REDUCED CRASH PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ANY MISSING WELDS, AND WILL HAVE STRUCTURAL RIVETS INSTALLED IN PLACE OF THE MISSING WELDS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine13539,640 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4338,750 mi
Air bags: frontal285 mi
Unknown or other1987,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1362,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1239,640 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system10
Structure: body: trunk lid9100 mi
Electrical system870,187 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly840,000 mi
Suspension7
Vehicle speed control7
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe6
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner680,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar6
Structure: body654,100 mi
Air bags560,000 mi
Suspension: front5
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery446,124 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor3
Exterior lighting: headlights375,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline393,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3
Seats: front assembly: recliner3
Service brakes, hydraulic348,500 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel296,780 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash270,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)264,218 mi
Equipment: electrical2
Exterior lighting2
Exterior lighting: tail lights2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Interior lighting2
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft2
Seat belts: rear/other2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum2
Steering: linkages2
Structure2
Structure: body: bumpers239,000 mi
Structure: frame and members2
Tires: tread/belt2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Visibility: windshield2
Air bags: side/window110,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1
Fuel/propulsion system112,000 mi
Power train112,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1116,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats1
Service brakes1
Service brakes, electric1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: hood1120,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle1
Tires1
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer139,640 mi
Wheels1

The 1997 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1999 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.