1998 Dodge Neon vs 1998 Mazda Protege
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 | 1998 Dodge Neon | 1998 Mazda Protege |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 339 | 46 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 79 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–29 | 23–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,939 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Neon | Mazda Protege |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 199 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 34 | 3 |
| Power Train | 20 | 15 |
| Structure | 22 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 1 |
| Visibility | 16 | 2 |
| Suspension | 14 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 5 |
1998 Dodge Neon
1998 Mazda Protege
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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.