1998 Dodge Neon engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 208 complaints for the 1998 Dodge Neon, 46% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 208 46% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 48,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 48,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes.
What owners wrote
Vehicle stalled out when stopped on one occasion, then stalled out again while driving, causing driver to be unable to stop. Brakes went out and frontal impact occurred. Airbags did not deploy. Dealer not aware of problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
While driving to work one morning I checked my temperature gauge and realized my temp was extremely hot. Then there was a cloud of smoke rolling from under my hood. Being 50 miles from home and knowing this area too well I was very happy to see a county sheriff pull up behind me and offer me a ride to work. My car stayed on the side of the highway for 12 hours until I could get some one trust to come and tow it the 50 miles back home. The car sat for a while until I could save the money to bet it repaired.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Neon
- Air bags 34 complaints
- Body & structure 23 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 17 complaints
- Exhaust system 16 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints