1998 Dodge Neon vs 1998 Mercedes-Benz C230
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 Mercedes-Benz C230 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 339 | 39 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 13 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–29 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,939 mi | 122,748 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Neon | Mercedes-Benz C230 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 199 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 34 | 0 |
| Structure | 22 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 7 |
| Power Train | 20 | 5 |
| Suspension | 14 | 9 |
| Visibility | 16 | 5 |
| Steering | 13 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 6 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 6 |
1998 Dodge Neon
1998 Mercedes-Benz C230
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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.