1998 Dodge Neon vs 1998 Lexus ES300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Dodge Neon | 1998 Lexus ES300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 339 | 52 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 50 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–29 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,939 mi | 78,565 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Neon | Lexus ES300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 199 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 34 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 4 |
| Structure | 22 | 0 |
| Power Train | 20 | 1 |
| Visibility | 16 | 1 |
| Suspension | 14 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
1998 Dodge Neon
1998 Lexus ES300
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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.