1998 DODGE NEON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

451

Owner Complaints

56 Crashes 3 Fires

6

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

4

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1998 DODGE NEON

The 1998 DODGE NEON has received a total of 451 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (135 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (43 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (28 complaints).

Recalls for the 1998 DODGE NEON

NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 1998 DODGE NEON, potentially affecting up to 239,358 vehicles.

Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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Recall 06E060000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 87,745 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

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Recall 06E049000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 27,176 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

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Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

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Recall 99V001000 — STRUCTURE:BODY

| 3,683 vehicles affected

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

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

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

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Owner Complaints for the 1998 DODGE NEON

451 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE NEON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 135 3 Crashes
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 43
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 28 25 Crashes 1 Fire 18 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 19
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 13
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 12 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 10
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 9 5 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 8 1 Fire 4 Injuries
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 8
Suspension
Complaints: 7
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 6
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 6
Air Bags
Complaints: 5 5 Crashes 6 Injuries
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 4
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 3 3 Crashes 8 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2 4 Injuries
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury

Most Recent Complaints

#10788687 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
I HAD AN CAR WRECK IN MY 1998 DODGE NEON (BLUE) IN NOVEMBER 24,2002 DUE TO THE BREAKS & THE TIRES & THE AIR BAG DID NOT COME OUT WHEN I WRECK & I GOT STUCK IN MY SEAT BELT OUT THE CAR WRECK & THEN I HAD ANOTHER 1999 DODGE NEON (WHITE) & I HAD CAR PROBLEMS WITH IT TO
#10788687 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
I HAD AN CAR WRECK IN MY 1998 DODGE NEON (BLUE) IN NOVEMBER 24,2002 DUE TO THE BREAKS & THE TIRES & THE AIR BAG DID NOT COME OUT WHEN I WRECK & I GOT STUCK IN MY SEAT BELT OUT THE CAR WRECK & THEN I HAD ANOTHER 1999 DODGE NEON (WHITE) & I HAD CAR PROBLEMS WITH IT TO
#10788687 | WHEELS | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
I HAD AN CAR WRECK IN MY 1998 DODGE NEON (BLUE) IN NOVEMBER 24,2002 DUE TO THE BREAKS & THE TIRES & THE AIR BAG DID NOT COME OUT WHEN I WRECK & I GOT STUCK IN MY SEAT BELT OUT THE CAR WRECK & THEN I HAD ANOTHER 1999 DODGE NEON (WHITE) & I HAD CAR PROBLEMS WITH IT TO
#10701169 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 12,000 miles
MOTOR/TRANSMISSION MOUNT REPLACEMENT,4-5 TIMES,WILL NOT HOLD. EGRVALVE REPLACEMENT ,ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS SAYING IT NEED TO BE REPLACED EVEN AFTER IT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND LIGHT CLEARED. 4-5 TIMES .BOTH ARE NOW ON GOING. *TR
#10701169 | POWER TRAIN | | 12,000 miles
MOTOR/TRANSMISSION MOUNT REPLACEMENT,4-5 TIMES,WILL NOT HOLD. EGRVALVE REPLACEMENT ,ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS SAYING IT NEED TO BE REPLACED EVEN AFTER IT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND LIGHT CLEARED. 4-5 TIMES .BOTH ARE NOW ON GOING. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1998 DODGE NEON

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 DODGE NEON in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 DODGE NEON

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 DODGE NEON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

082698 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP ( CHMSL ) APPEARS DULL AND / OR PREDELIVERY TECHNICIAN IS UNABLE TO REMOVE PROTECTIVE TRANSIT FILM. *AK

070498 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

CONDITION WITH VEHICLE OVERHEATS/RADIATOR FAN CONTINUES TO RUN. *YC

080498 — POWER TRAIN

CONDITION WITH TACHOMETER FLUCTUATING AND/OR BOUNCEING. *AK

976398 — STRUCTURE:BODY

A CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE TRANSIT COATING USED ON VEHICLES. *YC

NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 DODGE NEON

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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