1998 Dodge Neon power train problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Dodge Neon — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 are now on going. *tr”
filed Mar 23, 2015
“I purchased a 1998 neon espresso in june of 2004. On about july 2004 my car died. I had it towed and had over $1,800 of engine work done. After work was done they stated my rear seal was leaking and wanted over $600 to repair this.”
filed Jan 2, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Neon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Neon | 14 | 15% |
| 2004 Neon | 23 | 24% |
| 2003 Neon | 28 | 14% |
| 2002 Neon | 36 | 21% |
| 2001 Neon | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 Neon | 28 | 8% |
| 1999 Neon | 9 | 8% |
| 1997 Neon | 26 | 7% |
| 1996 Neon | 47 | 8% |
| 1995 Neon | 93 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Dodge Neon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.