1998 Dodge Neon vehicle speed control problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1998 Dodge Neon — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle failed to accelerate. Consumer applied the accelerator pedal numerous times and the vehicle accelerated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the throttle body needed to be replaced. *ak”
filed Nov 5, 2004
“Vehicle suddenly accelerated while in traffic, there was no collision to report. Consumer was able to turn the car off, and coast over to the shoulder. Mechanic at dealership told her to unplug the cruise control. *ak”
filed Sep 15, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Neon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Neon | 15 | 16% |
| 2004 Neon | 7 | 7% |
| 2003 Neon | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 Neon | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 Neon | 10 | 7% |
| 2000 Neon | 20 | 6% |
| 1999 Neon | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 Neon | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 Neon | 16 | 3% |
| 1995 Neon | 47 | 5% |
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.