1998 Dodge Neon reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1998 Dodge Neon — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 451
- on record
- Top problem area
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- 135 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 56 reported crashes · 61 injuries · 3 fires
What owners report fails — 1998 Dodge Neon
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 135
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE 43
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 28
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 19
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 1998 Dodge Neon
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1998 Dodge Neon units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1998 Dodge Neon reliable?
NHTSA has 451 consumer complaints on record for the 1998 Dodge Neon. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling:engine (135 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1998 Dodge Neon units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Dodge Neon?
Owners most often report problems with: engine and engine cooling:engine (135), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (43), air bags:frontal (28), unknown or other (19). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1998 Dodge Neon?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.