1998 Dodge Neon Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Dodge Neon, and owners have filed 339 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 Dodge Neon
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Body (structure)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear suspension crossmember may be missing spot welds.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for any missing welds, and will have structural rivets installed in place of the missing welds.
339 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Dodge Neon have filed 339 complaints with NHTSA; 43 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 46 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 62,178 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 70 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 h”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 5, 2015 · Air bags
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 23, 2015 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Dodge Neon. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–29 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–25 / 30–37 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Dodge Neon model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Neon model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Dodge Neon | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 Dodge Neon | 0 | 9 |
| 1995 Dodge Neon | 6 | 976 |
| 1996 Dodge Neon | 2 | 611 |
| 1997 Dodge Neon | 1 | 390 |
| 1998 Dodge Neon | 1 | 339 |
| 1999 Dodge Neon | 0 | 116 |
| 2000 Dodge Neon | 5 | 337 |
| 2001 Dodge Neon | 4 | 146 |
| 2002 Dodge Neon | 0 | 173 |
| 2003 Dodge Neon | 0 | 202 |
| 2004 Dodge Neon | 0 | 94 |
| 2005 Dodge Neon | 0 | 95 |
Checking a specific 1998 Dodge Neon
How do I know if my 1998 Dodge Neon has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Dodge Neon; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 99V001000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.