1998 PLYMOUTH NEON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

237

Owner Complaints

23 Crashes 5 Fires 2 Deaths

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

7

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON

The 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON has received a total of 237 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY. 7 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 (69 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (15 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (14 complaints).

Recalls for the 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON, potentially affecting up to 3,683 vehicles.

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 PLYMOUTH NEON

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

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 69 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 15
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 14 11 Crashes 8 Injuries
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5 3 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 5
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 4 2 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury 1 Death
Structurebody
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
Complaints: 1
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury 1 Death
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10548879 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 74,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED AND WOULD NOT DISPLAY THE SPEED BEING TRAVELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE SPEEDOMETER CIRCUIT BOARD RESISTOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,000. UPDATED 11/15/13*CN
#10404311 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | | 36,000 miles
CAR HAS 36,000 MILES ON IT AND OIL STARTED RUNNING OUT UNDERNEATH THE CAR. TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND CHRYSLER HAS YET TO CORRECT IT. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I HAVE FOUND THAT I WILL HAVE THIS PROBLEM AGAIN SINCE IT IS A DEFECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. I WAS TOLD FROM MECHANIC THAT SEVERAL OTHER CARS THE HEADS ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM. *TR
#10365808 | SUSPENSION:REAR | | N/A miles
THE STRUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR RATTLES. IT RUBS WHEN I MAKE RIGHT TURNS. I HAVE ONLY CHANGED THE STRUTS IN THE REAR AND A WHEEL BEARING ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR AND IT IS STILL DOING IT. *TR
#10289570 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | N/A miles
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING CONTROL RE DEFECTIVE NEW CHRYSLER VEHICLE FWD TO POTUS RE HOW CORPORATIONS ARE ALLOWED TO OPERATE IN THE USA. *NJ WITHIN A WEEK OF THE CONSUMERS MOTHER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMERS MOTHER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND THAT WAS JUST THE WAY THE VEHICLE SOUNDED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS 54,000 MILES AND WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE, THE VEHICLES ENGINE ROD IS ABOUT TO FAIL. THE PROBLEM WITH THE MOTOR WAS THAT THE OIL PRESSURE SENDER MOUNTED ON THE REAR OF THE MOTOR LEAKED. THE LEAK WAS NORMALLY SMALL AND ONLY LEAKED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. HOWEVER, OVER TIME, THE LEAKING CAUSED EXCESSIVE HEAT TO THE MOTOR WHICH CAUSED WEAR AND TEAR ON THE HEAD GASKETS, PISTONS AND RODS. *JB
#10289569 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | N/A miles
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING CONTROL RE DEFECTIVE NEW CHRYSLER VEHICLE FWD TO POTUS RE HOW CORPORATIONS ARE ALLOWED TO OPERATE IN THE USA. *NJ WITHIN A WEEK OF THE CONSUMERS MOTHER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMERS MOTHER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND THAT WAS JUST THE WAY THE VEHICLE SOUNDED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS 54,000 MILES AND WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE, THE VEHICLES ENGINE ROD IS ABOUT TO FAIL. THE PROBLEM WITH THE MOTOR WAS THAT THE OIL PRESSURE SENDER MOUNTED ON THE REAR OF THE MOTOR LEAKED. THE LEAK WAS NORMALLY SMALL AND ONLY LEAKED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. HOWEVER, OVER TIME, THE LEAKING CAUSED EXCESSIVE HEAT TO THE MOTOR WHICH CAUSED WEAR AND TEAR ON THE HEAD GASKETS, PISTONS AND RODS. *JB

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Safety Rating for the 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON

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

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

234999 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

CONCERNS WITH SUNROOF MAKING A RATCHETING TYPE NOISE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING. *TT

181899 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CONDITIONS WITH ENGINE ROUGHNESS / MISFIRE USUALLY ONLY APPARENT ON INITIAL COLD ENGINE START. *TT

796 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

SAFETY RECALL INFORMATION ON REAR CROSSMEMBER-TO-FRAME SADDLE SPOT WELDS. *TT

235598 — STRUCTURE:BODY

CONDITIONS WITH WATER LEAKAGE IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TRUNK BELOW THE BODY EXHAUSTER AND/OR WATER POOLED IN THE SPARE TIRE WELL. *YC

182398 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SAGS/HESITATIONOR STUMBLE AFTER A COLD START IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF -7 TO 30 C (20-86 F). *AK

980515231898 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

INFORMATION ON DOOR HANDLE COLOR. *YC

1691/7692 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

INFORMATION ON RADIATOR FAN RELAY. *YC

NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON

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

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