1996 Dodge Neon vs 1998 Dodge Neon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Dodge Neon | 1998 Dodge Neon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 611 | 339 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 55 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 43 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 24–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,500 mi | 62,939 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Neon | Dodge Neon |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 340 | 199 |
| Electrical System | 93 | 21 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 88 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 44 | 34 |
| Power Train | 47 | 20 |
| Structure | 23 | 22 |
| Steering | 24 | 13 |
| Visibility | 17 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 45 | 18 |
| Electrical failures | 22 | 0 |
| Overheating | 13 | 11 |
| Brake problems | 12 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
1996 Dodge Neon
1998 Dodge Neon
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.