Model year record

1998 Dodge Neon

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

Dodge Neon, 1995–1999 generation
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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.

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