1998 DODGE Neon Problems & Complaints
Real owner complaints and problems reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). View common issues by component.
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
172 complaints
ENGINE FAILURE & OIL PRESSURE SENSOR WENT BAD.. *TR
Mar 09, 2009
THE 1998 DODGE NEON IS NOTORIOUS FOR FAULTY HEAD GASKETS. THE PROBLEM IS FIRST NOTICED BY AN OIL LEAK AND THE VEHICLE OVERHEATING. THE HEAD GASKETS ARE EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE. AFTER THE CAR GETS HOT, IT STALLS AT EVERY INTERSECTION AND EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE STARTS TO SLOW DOWN OR IS PLACED IN NEUTRAL (MANUAL TRANSMISSION). MY CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION WHERE TRAFFIC WAS GETTING ON AND OFF OF THE FREEWAY AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN. I HAD TO GET OUT OF MY CAR AND PUSH IT TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY ENTRANCE BECAUSE IT WAS THE ONLY AVAILABLE PLACE TO MOVE MY CAR TO. IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT THIS INCIDENT DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR RESULT IN ME GETTING INJURED. CHRYSLER IS WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS ISSUED AN IMPROVED GASKET REPLACEMENT KIT, (WHICH IS COSTLY) BUT REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROBLEM BY ISSUING A RECALL. MY CAR NEEDS NEW HEAD GASKETS AND I HAVE BEEN QUOTED $900 FOR PARTS AND LABOR. I DON'T HAVE THAT MUCH MONEY, SO NOW MY CAR SITS PARKED IN THE STREET AND I NOW HAVE TO TAKE THE CITY BUS, WHICH CLOSEST STOP TO MY HOUSE IS 1.5 MILES, OR WALK PLACES WITH MY 3 CHILDREN IN 100 DEGREE WEATHER. I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WILL DO WHEN WINTER COMES. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO BE FORCED TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE ON WEBSITE SUCH AS MYCARSTATS.COM AND MANY FORUMS. MOST OF THE BLOWN HEAD GASKETS HAPPENED ON LOW MILEAGE VEHICLES. MY CAR ONLY HAS 89,000 MILES ON IT. IF YOU DO A GOOGLE SEARCH FOR 1998 DODGE NEON BLOWN HEAD GASKETS, YOU WILL GET OVER 80,000 LISTING OF FORUMS, DISCUSSIONS AND ARTICLES RELATING TO THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Aug 11, 2007
IN OCTOBER OF 2003 MY 2.7 LITER ENGINE WENT WITH ONLY 73,000 MILES. I CHANGED THE OIL IN THIS VEHICLE FAITHFULLY EVERY 3,000 MILES. I WAS TRAVELING THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION WHEN THE ENGINE BLEW. WHEN IT HAPPENED I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING ME TO HIT A CURB SO HARD THAT MY TIRE BLEW. I AM THANKFUL THAT IT WAS A CURB THAT I HIT. THIS OCCURRED NOT FAR FROM A MIDDLE SCHOOL WHERE CHILDREN ALWAYS WERE . I HAD MY MECHANIC LOOK AT MY VEHICLE, HE TOLD ME THAT THESE WERE THE WORST ENGINES EVER MADE, HE ALSO ADVISED ME NOT TO REPLACE THIS ENGINE NOT ONLY BECAUSE OF THE HIGH EXPENSE, BUT ALSO IT WAS LIKELY THAT I WOULD BE REPLACING IT AGAIN WITHIN A YEAR. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW DAIMLER CHRYSLER HAS GOTTEN AWAY WITH THIS PROBLEM FOR AS LONG AS THEY HAD. I CALLED SEVERAL REPAIR SHOPS, AUTO PART STORES, AND EVEN DODGE DEALERSHIPS INQUIRING ABOUT PRICES FOR REPAIR. EVERYONE WAS WELL AWARE OF THESE ENGINES CALLING THEM DEFECTIVE, EVEN MECHANICS AT THE DODGE DEALERSHIP. THERE ALSO HAS BEEN SEVERAL CASES OF THE NEWS MEDIA DOING STORIES ON THIS SITUATION. AUTO MAGAZINES(MOTOR MAGAZINE MOSTLY) WRITE STORIES ABOUT THESE DEFECTIVE ENGINES. THE STORIES WRITTEN INCLUDE THAT SEVERAL ENGINE SPECIALIST HAVE ASSESSED THE PROBLEM AND ALL HAVE CAME TO THE SAME CONCLUSION THAT THESE ENGINES ARE DEFECTIVE AND IT IS 100% CHRYSLERS FAULT. WHAT IS GOING ON HERE? I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY DAIMLER CHRYSLER HASN'T BEEN FORCED TO DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM. WE AS CONSUMERS HAVE SUFFERED ENOUGH DO TO CHRYSLERS NEGLECT. IN MY OPINION NO ONE SHOULD BE FORCED TO WAIT ANY LONGER.THE NHTSA IS SUPPOSE TO BE PROTECTING US FROM CORPORATIONS WHO OPERATE LIKE DAIMLER CHRYSLER. *JB
Jan 01, 2005
TIMING BELT SNAPPED OFF FOUR TIMES FROM 1999 -2002, REPLACED 3 TIMES AT DESERT DODGE IN LAS VEGAS ONCE WITH ALL PULLEYS REPLACED AND ONE TIME AT SPITZER DODGE IN MAYFIELD HTS, OHIO 2 WEEKS AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. NEITHER DODGE WOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIRS.*AK
Dec 23, 2004
THE OIL LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND OIL WOULD LEAK OUT OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE DOES NOT CONNECT AT FIRST, HAS TO TRY AT LEAST TWO TIMES BEFORE IT WILL START. DEALER STATED IT COULD BE EITHER THE STARTER OR THE ENGINE.*AK
Oct 07, 2004
+ 167 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
28 complaints
1998 DODGE NEON WAS FORCED OFF THE ROADWAY BY A MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE THAT TURNED ACROSS 19 YEAR OLD FEMALE DRIVERS LANE OF TRAVEL. SIDESWIPE CAUSED LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE, VEHICLE BRIEFLY BOTTOMED ONTO PAVEMENT, LEAVING A SHORT DISTANCE GOUGE MARK. THE NEON THEN JUMPED ONTO A CURB AND IMPACTED A UTILITY POLE HEAD ON AT AN ESTIMATED 27-35MPH IMPACT SPEED. THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON NELLIS BOULEVARD IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. THE FRONTAL IMPACT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, FEMALE DRIVER HAD SEVERE NECK INJURIES THAT RESULTED IN A STROKE AND PERMANENT DISABILITY. TRW CLAIMS THE SYSTEM PERFORMED EXACTLY AS DESIGNED. THEY CLAIM THEIR 1998 VEAM CRASH SENSING ALGORITHM ASCERTAINED THAT THE DRIVER WOULD HAVE BEEN OUT OF POSITION AT THE TIME OF THE UTILITY POLE IMPACT AND THE DEPOWERED AIRBAG WOULD HAVE CAUSED MORE HARM THAN GOOD. I AM THE EXPERT WITNESS ON THIS CASE FOR THE PLAINTIFF AGAINST TRW. THIS DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE SENSING SYSTEM IS AN INDICATION OF WHY THIS SUBJECT VEHICLE AND ITS SIMILAR MODEL YEARS HAS AN EXORBITANTLY HIGH NUMBER OF NON DEPLOYMENT OF FRONT AIRBAGS COMPLAINTS IN THE NHTSA COMPLAINTS DATABASE COMPARED TO ITS PEERS. I AM REPORTING THIS AT THE BEHEST OF DEFENSE COUNSEL, WHO CLAIMS THAT MY FAILURE TO REPORT THIS DEFECT IS ACTUALLY A FAILURE OF ME TO PROVIDE A SERVICE TO CONSUMERS. I WOULD BE GLAD TO DISCUSS THIS AND MANY OTHER CASES WITH NHTSA PERSONNEL, AS I BELIEVE THIS DEFENSE COUNSEL CRITIQUE ACTUALLY OPENS UP A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR ME TO WORK DIRECTLY WITH NHTSA TO PROVIDE MORE IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK ON SERIOUS DEFECTS THAT HAVE BEEN OCCURRING IN THE FIELD ON SOME SYSTEMS. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO DISCUSS MY PROPOSAL WITH NHTSA ON HOW WE MIGHT BE ABLE TO COOPERATE ON NARROWING DOWN FRIVOLOUS CLAIMS, BUT SETTING A HIGH PRIORITY ON REAL ISSUES THAT TYPICALLY RESULT IN LAWSUITS BUT ARE NOT NECESSARILY BROUGHT TO NHTSA'S ATTENTION. *TR
Aug 11, 2014
DT: THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON OCTOBER 7, 2005. UPON IMPACT, THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THIS WAS FRONT END COLLISION. HAS NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AT THIS POINT. *AK
Oct 11, 2005
DT: 1998 DODGE NEON, WHEN CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE FRONT PASSANGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Jun 09, 2005
1998 DODGE NEON HAVE HAD SEVERAL WRECKS AND MY AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. *JB
Sep 20, 2003
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A SEMI-FRONTAL IMPACT AT APPROXIMATELY45-50 MPH. COMPLETE FRONT END (MOSTLY PASSENGER SIDE)MANGLED. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED.*AK
Aug 06, 2003
+ 23 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
17 complaints
REAR SEAT AREA AND INSIDE OF TRUNK GETTING SEVERAL INCHES OF WATER DURING RAINSTORM. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. CAN'T FIND LEAK.*AK
May 22, 2004
THE HOOD HOOK RIPPED FROM THE HOOD AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *AK *JB
Aug 15, 2003
THE PAINT IS COMING OFF THE FRONT BUMPER AND APPEARS TO BE AN ADHERANCE PROBLEM.
May 28, 2003
RAIN WATER ACCUMULATES IN THE TRUNK GATHERING AROUND THE SPARE TIRE. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE PURCHASE. *NLM
May 25, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT RAIN WATER GETS INTO THE VEHICLE. PLEASE ADD ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. MR
Nov 14, 2002
+ 12 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
11 complaints
WE WERE JUST DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT (A COUPLE OF JERKS AND THEN NO ACCELERATION ABILITY). WE WERE ALMOST KILLED BY A SEMI WHO ALMOST RAN INTO US WHEN WE SUDDENLY AND DRASTICALLY SLOWED AND HADN'T BRAKED AND HE COULDN'T MOVE TO ANOTHER LANE BECAUSE OF OTHER TRUCKS IN THAT LANE. OUR 98 GRAND CARAVAN HAS ONLY 79K MILES ON IT AND THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, (THOUGH I THINK THE FIRST TIME IT WAS REPAIRED RATHER THAN REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF $1000 AND JUST A COUPLE OF MONTHS PAST THE YEAR WARRANTY). NOW WE FIND THAT IT WILL BE $3000 TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. WE HAVE IT SERVICED REGULARLY AT THE DODGE DEALER. WE HAVE ALSO HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED TWICE (ONCE WHEN THE FIRST TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WAS MIS-DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY BATTERY). ALL WORK HAS BEEN OR IS BEING DONE BY THE DODGE DEALER. NOW I SEE ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON WITH THIS MODEL. WHY ISN'T DODGE DOING SOMETHING ABOUT THIS INSTEAD OF GOUGING THE PUBLIC (NOT TO MENTION PUTTING US IN DANGER)?*JB
Dec 05, 2005
GEARS WERE NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, AFTER INSPECTION OF VEHICLE, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT SECOND GEAR WAS GRINDING. *SLC
Feb 20, 2002
WHEN VEHICLE IS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE THERE IS A DELAY BEFORE IT WILL ACTUALLY GO INTO REVERSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Jan 31, 2002
TRANSMISSION FAILED IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENGINE REPAIRED BY FARRIS CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH IN JEFFERSON CITY TN. *AK
Apr 24, 2001
SPRAG GEAR BROKE, VEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED ACCORDING OWNERS MANUAL. A GOOD TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT FAIL AT 56000. THIS CAR WAS NOT DRIVEN HARD. AND THERE IS NO REASON FOR TRANNY TO FAIL.*AK
Feb 22, 2001
+ 6 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE NEON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE ONLY FUNCTIONED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,397. ..UPDATED 05/15/12 * BF UPDATED 05/21/12
May 03, 2012
COMPLETE SPEEDOMETER FAILURE WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. LOSS OF ALL DATA REGARDING SPEED VEHICLE IS TRAVELING, AND AT TIMES, ALL INFORMATION FROM THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND FUEL GAUGE. ISSUES WITH NEON SPEEDOMETERS ARE WIDELY PUBLISHED ON THE INTERNET. I AM SHOCKED TO SEE THAT THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A RECALL FOR SUCH A WELL DOCUMENTED VEHICLE FAILURE. *JB
May 31, 2006
WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER STARTED TO BURN. CONSUMER PUT THE FIRE OUT AND CALLED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK *NM
Jan 07, 2005
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A NOISE, THEN THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT. WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT, THE DASHBOARD COMPONENTS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME BACK ON WITHIN 15-30 SECONDS, BUT ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS STAYED ILLUMINATED FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE GOING OFF. THIS FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, BUT DEALERSHIP NOR MANUFACTURER WERE VERY HELPFUL.*AK
May 17, 2004
THERE WAS A SMELL OF GAS AND THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A PART WITHIN THE COMPUTER. *JB
Mar 28, 2003
+ 5 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
9 complaints
TECHNICIAN SERVICED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *MR
Mar 23, 2004
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE SHAKES AT ANY SPEED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Jul 21, 2003
REAR PASSENGER SIDE SPRING, LOCATED ABOVE REAR TIRE, BROKE AND PUNCTURED TIRE.*AK
Jun 22, 2001
WHEN TURNING, A LOUD POP CAN BE HEARD FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND THE STEERING HAS A CATCH IN IT. NLM
May 19, 2001
VEHICLE RIDES REALLY ROUGH.*AK
May 16, 2001
+ 4 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9 complaints
I OWN A 1998 DODGE NEON WITH 89,700 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT TO VALLEY SMOG AND REPAIR IN VAN NUYS, CA. I TOOK IT THERE TO GET MY 90,000 MILE WORK DONE ON IT. AS THEY WERE PULLING IT INTO THE GARAGE THEY NOTICED A SUBSTANTIAL OIL LEAK. WHEN THEY PUT THE CAR ON THE RACK, THEY SAW OIL ALL OVER THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. I WAS CALLED AND TOLD THAT MY HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS DRIVING ON IT ANY MORE WOULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO EXPIRE. I TOLD THEM TO PROCEED WITH THE WORK, WHICH ENDED UP COSTING ME JUST OVER $1100. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE WEB AND DISCOVERED THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. WITH FURTHER RESEARCH I FOUND OUT THAT CHRYSLER HAD SECRETLY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THIS PART TO 5 YEARS/100,000 MILES AND WOULD REIMBURSE THE OWNER OF THE CAR IF ANY WORK WAS DONE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. I CALLED THE 800 NUMBER AND WAS TOLD THAT BECAUSE OF THE AGE OF MY CAR AND THE FACT THAT THE WORK WAS DONE AT A NON DODGE GARAGE, I WOULD NOT BE REIMBURED MY $1100. AS I ALREADY EXPLAINED, MY CAR WAS NOT 5 YEARS OLD YET AND HAD NOT REACHED 100,000 MILES. THE MAN THAT I SPOKE WITH, A GUY NAMED MIKE, MADE IT SEEM LIKE I SHOULD HAVE DRIVEN MY CAR, LEAKING OIL, TO DODGE TO PAY DOUBLE THE MONEY AND STILL NOT HAVE ANY RECOURSE FOR THE SITUATION. I'D LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU CAN HELP ME IN FINDING OUT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS SECRET WARRANTY AND ALSO I'D LIKE SOME HELP IN GETTING MY MONEY BACK. THANK YOU.
Jan 15, 2004
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN BUT A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. IT IS PEELING ALL OVER. DT
Oct 29, 2002
1998 DODGE NEON. *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*768023
Oct 02, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Nov 28, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Nov 28, 2000
+ 4 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8 complaints
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
Nov 05, 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
Sep 15, 2003
WAS TAKING OFF WHEN THROTTLE WOULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THROTTLE WOULD BE WIDE OPEN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURED TWICE AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *YH
Mar 02, 2001
VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE FOR AWHILE BEFORE IT WOULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. SOMETIMES WOULD SURGE FORWARD WHEN GAS PEDAL PRESSED LIGHTLY. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES TO HAVE PROBLEM REPAIRED. PROBLEM BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER 2 1/2 YEARS.*AK
Jan 17, 2001
WHILE DRIVING GAS PEDAL STICKS DUE TO THROTTLE CABLE CORD CHAFING WHICH CAUSED ACCLERATOR NOT TO MOVE UNLESS DRIVER SLAMMED ON THE GAS PEDAL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Jul 18, 2000
+ 3 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
7 complaints
AS YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE SCREWS THAT HOLD THE LARGE SUNROOF GLASS TO THE VEHICLE VIBRATE OUT CAUSING AT ANY SPEED FOR THE GLASS TO FLAP VIGOROUSLY OF THE TOP OF YOU VEHICLE. NOT ONLY CAUSING POTENTIAL HARM TO PEOPLE BEHIND YOU BUT ALSO DAMAGE TO YOURSELF AND THE SUNROOF ASSEMBLY. *NLM
Jun 25, 2003
SUNROOF MOTOR, GUIDES, AND CABLES MALFUNCTIONED (WOULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE). REPLACED AT 55,000MI AND COVERED BY CHRYSLER ON 01/23/01. ON 01/18/02 DEALER DIAGNOSED SUNROOF COOMPONENTS NEEDING REPLACED (MOTOR, GUIDES, AND CABLES). CHRYSLER IS REFUSING TO COVER THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR/12,000 MILES. ALSO, HEAD GASKET FIRST WENT AT 30,000 MILES AND WAS REPLACED. REPLACED AGAIN AT 55,000 MILES. AND AGAIN NEEDS REPLACED AT 80,000. FIRST REPAIRS WERE COVERED BY CUSTOMERS EXTENDED 5YR/75,000 MI WARRENTY.*AK
Jan 23, 2002
SUN ROOF HAD CLOSED UP. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNING BECAUSE TRACK OF SUN ROOF WAS OKAY. THEN, SUN ROOF JUST STOPPED WORKING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT DESIGN DOESN'T SUPPORT WINDOW BECAUSE OF HEAVY GLASS. CONSUMER STATED THAT DEALERSHIP MECHANIC DIDN'T FIX VEHICLE. TRACKS OF THE THE SUN ROOF WERE STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. *AK
Aug 15, 2000
AT TIME OF PURCHASE VEHICLE HAD SPOT ON THE WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE HAS BEEN ACID WASHED MORE THAN THREE TIMES, WHEN THE GLASS IS DRY YOU CANNOT SEE SPOTS, DURING RAINY DAYS CONSUMER CANNOT SEE OUT OF WINDSHIELD.
Jun 09, 1999
WINDOW SWITCH FAILED. *YC
Feb 01, 1999
+ 2 more complaints for this component
STEERING
7 complaints
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE UNDER SNOWY OR RAINY CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE GOES INTO A SLIDE. CONSUMER STATES ALMOST RAN INTO A DITCH AS A RESULT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Jan 17, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT ONE OF THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE COLUMN HAS SEPARATED AND THE OTHER IS LOSE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. NLM
Mar 28, 2002
STEERING ROD FAILED, CAUSING A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. PLEASE PROVDIE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Sep 25, 2000
ON 08/08/00, AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL "LOCKED" AND I WAS UNABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE TURN. I HIT THE BRAKES HARD TO STOP MY CAR FROM HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAD TO YANK THE WHEEL HARD TO GET IT TO TURN THE WHEELS. LEFT MY CAR W/ DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THAT THE REASON WHY THE STEERING WHEL LOCKED WAS BECAUSE I HAD JUST GONE THRU A PUDDLE AND IT WET THE BELT CAUSING IT TO LOSE "TRACTION". IF THIS IS THE CASE, THEN THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND NOT WHEN I GO THRU A PUDDLE. MAYBE IN THE RAIN. IF I "NEED" IT TO SWERVE AWAY FROM DANGER, I MAY FIND MYSELF A "SITTING DUCK". IS THERE SOME WAY TO COVER THIS AREA SO WATER WILL NOT MAKE THE STEERING BELT LOSE TRACTION?
Aug 09, 2000
WOW! JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW STEERING WHEEL ON NEONS IS LOCKING MID-TURN (3 I KNOW OF) I HAVE TRADED MINE IN, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED 3X IN A MONTH TO FRIEND WHO WILL BE CONTACTING YOU AND TO AQUAINTENCE, AS WELL. DEALER SAYS "NOTHING IS WRONG" AS IT DOES NOT LOCK WHEN THEY DRIVE IT. (THE STEERING UNLOCKS AS MYSTERIOUSLY AS IT LOCKS)
Jul 19, 2000
+ 2 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE NEON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED THREE DIFFERENT TIMES. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AFTER THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mar 26, 2012
THE PIPE THAT COMES DOWN FROM THE FILLER INTO THE TANK RUSTED. THIS CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK VERY HEAVILY AT TIMES. FUEL PUMP HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE ALREADY. *AK THE LOCAL JUNKYARD IMFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FILLER PIPE IS A COMMON PROBLEM, THEY SELL THEM AS FAST AS THEY GET THEM. *BF *NM
May 06, 2005
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH VEHICLE STARTED BUCKING, THEN, LOST POWER(, ENGINE STALLED . VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. FUEL SENDING UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK
Aug 20, 2001
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNEXPECTED GAS BUILD-UP IN THE ENGINE (150 HP DOHC ENGINE). NLM
Jun 11, 2001
THE FIRST TIME WOULD HAVE BEEN HEADED UP 23 N THE CAR HESITATED ON THE HILL, LATER THAT DAY, BEING THE NEXT DAY AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, IT STOPPED GOING UP A SLIGHT INCLINE ON HIGH STREET IN WORTHINGTON OH IN LUNCH HOUR TRAFFIC, I WAS IN THE FAR LANE AND COULD FEEL THERE WAS NO PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE NEXT WAS 2 DAYS LATER GOING UP KENNEY RD, I WAS HALF WAY WHEN I COULD FEEL NO PRESSURE IN THE GAS PEDAL, I MANAGED TO GET OFF THE ROAD AND TURN THE CORNER WHEN THE CAR STOPPED, THE FINAL TIME I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK IN MORNING RUSH WHEN IT STARTED TO ACT UP, AGAIN THERE WAS NO PRESSURE IN THE GAS PEDAL, I WAS MOVING AT A RATE THAT I COULD PULL OFF THE ROAD, EACH TIME EVEN THOUGH I WAS ON LEVEL GROUND THE CAR WOULD NOT START AGAIN, THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER SAID I WAS OUT OF GAS, THE SECOND TIME HE SAID I WAS OUT OF GAS AND DIDN'T BOTHER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED ONLY AFTER THE THIRD CONFLICT WITH HIM AND THIS CAR WAS IT FIXED, I ALSO THINK THIS CAR MAY HAVE BEEN WRECKED, IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY BUT WAS ON THE SALES LOT WITH ALL THESE PROB AND THE DRIVER DOOR LEAKS AIR QUITE A BIT, IF THER IS A WAY THAT COULD BE CHECKED OUT I WOULD BE HAPPY TO DO IT IF I HAD THE INFORMATION. *AK
Feb 27, 2001
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
5 complaints
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.
Jan 02, 2005
HEAD GASKET AND OIL PAN GASKET FAILURES. VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS. CURRENTLY, A TRANSMISSION REAR GASKET FAILURE OCCURRED, CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK THE DEALER WAS UNWILLING TO DO REPAIR BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN AT INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP EARLIER. *YH
Mar 13, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jan 09, 2001
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND SHFTING TO ANOTHER GEAR, THE VEHICLE JERKS AND SHAKES AND THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE TRANSMSSION. ALSO, FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM AND THE TOP, BROKE AND THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF LEAKAGE.
Aug 30, 1999
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND GOING UP HILLS, THE CONSUMER HAS TO PUT THE FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL HARD TO GET SOME SPEED. ON WET PAVEMENT THE VEHICLE REALLY DOESN'T HAVE POWER. THE VEHICLE WILL DOWNSHIFT, AND WHEN DRIVING IT WILL DO LIGHT SHIFTING. VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP, AND THE DEALER SAID THE VEHICLE PASSED ALL THE FUEL TESTS, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. THE DEALER DID SOME WORK ON THE OIL PAN. *AK
Oct 15, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
5 complaints
HEAD GASKET FAILURE AS WELL AS OTHER OIL LEAKS ON 98 DODGE NEON. *LA
Nov 25, 2003
THESE PROBLEMS APPEAR TO BE INTIMATE WITH THE NEON '95 THROUGH '98. NO SAFETY DEFEC TMENTIONED. *AK
Nov 13, 2001
REPLACED BLOWN HEAD GASKET.... NEW GASKET WAS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY AND DESIGN THAN ORIGINAL. THE MANUFACTURER OBVIOUSLY REDESIGNED IT DUE TO A FAULTY ORIGINAL DESIGN.*AK
Feb 25, 2001
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR,ENGINE PISTON HEAD WAS DAMEGED DUE TO HEAT,CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED,AND THE FIRST HEAD GASKET REPLACED ALL AT 18500 MILES.RECENTLY REPLACED A THIRD ONE AT 44500 MILES.THAT MAKES FOUR IN A YEAR AND A HALF! ECENTLY REPLACED MILES
Mar 15, 2000
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR,ENGINE PISTON HEAD WAS DAMEGED DUE TO HEAT,CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED,AND THE FIRST HEAD GASKET REPLACED ALL AT 18500 MILES.RECENTLY REPLACED A THIRD ONE AT 44500 MILES.THAT MAKES FOUR IN A YEAR AND A HALF! ECENTLY REPLACED MILES
Mar 15, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE NEON. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND A RUSTED BRAKE LINE WAS DISCOVERED, WHICH SQUIRTED BRAKE FLUID EVERYWHERE. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THIS FAILURE OCCURRED. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE NOT A FACTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
Sep 18, 2008
BRAKES HANGING UP GRINDING & SQUEALING. I ASKED THE DEALER TO CHECK THE BRAKES. THEN 6 MONTHS LATER HAD TO RETURN CAR FOR BRAKES AGAIN. NOW BRAKES ARE HANGING UP & SQUEALING AGAIN STARTING IN DECEMBER OF 2002. *JB
Apr 23, 2003
WHILE I WAS GETTING MY OIL CHANGED AND TIRES ROTATED, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT MY REAR DRUM BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE MECHANIC AT PRECISION TUNE IN ENCINITAS, CA, MENTIONED THAT HE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE DRUM BRAKE COMPONENTS. BECAUSE BRAKE FLUID LEAKED AND RUSTED THE INSIDES OF THE THE BRAKES, HE ALSO DID MENTION THAT MY RIGHT REAR TIRE DID NOT SPIN AS IT WAS SUPPOUSE TO SPIN DUE TO DAMAGE IN THE DRUM BRAKE. WHILE SHOWING ME THE INSIDES OF MY BRAKES, HE MENTIONED THAT MY CAR WAS ALSO LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. SINCE MY DRUM BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, THE DRUM BRAKES DISTORT MY FRONT DISC BRAKES FROM MAKING MY CAR STOP NORMALLY. THEREFORE NOT ONLY PUTTING MY LIFE IN DANGER, BUT ALSO PUTTING MY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS LIFES IN DANGER.*AK
Oct 24, 2000
WHILE CHECKING THE OIL NOTICED POWE BRAKE BOOSTER HOSE RUBBING UNDER ENGINE HOOD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURHTER INFORMATION. *AK
Oct 15, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE NEON. THE SPEEDOMETER ISNT OPERATING NORMALLY AND DOESN'T DISPLAY THE SPEED; HOWEVER, IF YOU TAP ON THE DASHBOARD IT BEGAN OPERATING NORMALLY. THE INOPERABLE SPEEDOMETER IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE IT DOESN'T DISPLAY THE CORRECT SPEED. THE HEAT GAUGE ALSO FAILED TO SHOW THE PROPER TEMPERATURE, DISPLAYED OVER HEATING AND FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE NOISE FROM THE HEATING SYSTEM IS ALSO A DISTRACTION AND A SAFETY RISK. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 137,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Jul 08, 2008
THE 1998 DODGE NEON THAT I BOUGHT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT A PROBLEM. ALONG WITH NUMEROUS, AND I DO MEAN NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THE HEAD GASKET HAS BLOWN TWICE. AND AS WE ALL KNOW THEY ARE NOT CHEAP TO REPLACE. DODGE SHOULD BE MADE TO REIMBURSE ALL SUCH PROBLEMS.
Feb 21, 2001
IN THE NEARLY 3 YEARS I HAVE OWNED MY NEON, IT HAS BEEN SERVICED FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS A TOTAL OF 8 TIMES AND STILL THERE IS NO RECALL INFORMAITION AVAILABLE FOR THESE ISSUES. NO SAFETY DEFECT DISCUSSED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK
Oct 06, 2000
BEING THAT THIS IS A NEW CAR I DID NOT EXPECT THAT THE HEAD GASKET WOULD GO. UPON TALKING TO SERVICE REPAIR ADVISORS AT MY LOCAL DEALER THEY INFORMED ME THAT THIS HAS BEEN COMMON FOR THE NEONS. THEY HAVE SEEN DEFECTIVE GASKETS, BUT THE CHRYSLER CORP. HAS NOT YET NOTIFIED OR SENT OUT A RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS. MY CAR ALSO EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ELECRTICAL ANOMOLIES AS I WAS TOLD. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON REPEATEDLY AND NO CODES WERE FOUND THAT SIGNIFIED A PROBLEM SO THE SERVICE MAN JUST KEPT RESETING THE LIGHT. THIS OF COURSE WAS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR ME, SO I HAD THEM REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT TO THE LIGHT(COMPUTER CONTROL UNIT). UNFORTUNETLY THE PROBLEM PERSISTS(4 ATTEMPTS AT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE). I HAVE FOUND NO RESOLVE FOR MY PROBLEM, THUS I CONTACT YOU. HOPING FOR ANY ADVICE OR HELP THIS MAY PROVIDE.
Sep 20, 1999
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 complaints
WHEN CALLING PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988,ABOUT CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS, FOR MY 1998 DODGE NEON I WAS PUT ON HOLD FOR A LENGTHY AMOUNT OF TIME BEFORE BEING ANSWERED TO A HORRIBLE PERSONAL. IN ATTEMPTS TO SEE IF IT WAS THE ACTUAL LAMP OR THE OUTSIDE REFLECTOR THAT WAS DAMAGED I WAS GIVEN ABOUT 5 SECONDS INTO MY DESCRIPTION BEFORE BEING TOLD THAT NO IT IS NOT THERE PROBLEM THAT I DID NOT HAVE THEIR LAMP IN MY CAR. AMAZING HOW THERE IS SUCH A QUICK ANSWER TO MY DESCRIPTION OF 5 SECONDS. MAYBE THERE ARE A LOT OF RECALLS FROM THEIR COMPANY BUT I WAS NOT EVEN ALLOWED TO SEE IF MY PART WAS PART OF THAT RECALL BEFORE BEING HUNG UP ON. *NM
May 02, 2006
THE HEADLIGHT LENS ON THE NEON ARE MADE OF PLASTIC THAT HAS DEGRADED TO A POINT THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ARE INEFFECTIVE. ON TOP OF THAT, THERE IS NOT A REPLACEMENT LENS AVAILABLE. YOU HAVE TO BUY AN ENTIRE $110.00 ASSEMBLY. *AK
Nov 18, 2004
BOTH HEADLIGHTS ARE LOSING VISABILITY. THEY ARE CLOUDED UP. EITHER WRONG OR CHEAP GRADE PLASTICS USED FOR OPTICAL USE. I HAVE SEEN EVERY 99 AND BEFORE DODGE NEON WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. VERY UNSAFE WHEN YOU LOSE VISIBILTY AT NIGHT. DT
Oct 29, 2002
WATER IS BACKING UP IN TAIL LIGHT, AND GETTING WATER ON FLOOR INSIDE OF VEHICLE, AND ALSO IN TRUNK. DEALER WILL SEAL AREA AROUND TAIL LIGHT. *AK
May 12, 2000
SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
WHILE DRIVING 35MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK. PASSENGER WAS INJURED. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
Jan 23, 2002
REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH TENSION. THIS CAUSES THE BELTS TO MOVE TOO FREELY. CHILD SAFETY SEAT TECHNICIAN INFORMED CONSUMER THAT BELTS WERE NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE BELTS WERE OKAY. *AMK
May 16, 2000
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LOCKS WITHOUT REASON. THIS HAS CAUSED SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS WHEN TRYING TO CHANGE LANES OR MERGING ONTO THE INTERSTATE. THE DRIVER HAS TO LEAN FORWARD TO VIEW PAST THE BLIND SPOTS, BUT THE SEAT BELT LOCKES IF THE VEHICLE IS ON A CURVE WITH/WITHOUT THE BRAKES BEING ACTIVATED. ALSO WHEN BRAKING FOR A LIGHT OR OTHER REASON, AT NORMAL SPEED, THE SEAT BELT LOCKED WHICH CAUSED NECK BURNS, RUBS, ETC ON THE DRIVER. (BASICALLY, IF THE DRIVER MOVES IN ANY WAY, THE SEAT BELT LOCKS). *AK
Apr 14, 2000
SMALL PLASTIC LOCK THAT HOLDS THE BELT AND KEEPS CHILD SEATS FROM TIPPING FORWARD CAME LOOSE.
Sep 10, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
OIL LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED DUE TO OIL LEAKAGE FROM HEAD GASKETS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Dec 27, 2001
OIL LIGHT FLICKERED AND CONSUMER NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS DOWN 3 QUARTS OF OIL. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS A HEAD GASKET. DEALER REPLACED HEAD GASKET. IN JANUARY IT WAS STILL LEAKING IN SAME SPOT. *AK *SLC
Mar 29, 2001
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE. WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION T ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED . HEAD GASKETS BLEW WHICH CAUSED OIL LEAKAGE ONTO THE ENGINE BLOCK. DEALER5 HAS REPLACED THE ENGINE GASKETS , THE SENSOR AND ENGINE FILTER. *AK
Dec 02, 1999
HAVE BEEN IN FOR SERVICE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT , BECAUSE OF MULTIPLICITY OF MISFIRES , 4 TIMES IN 10 MONTHS. PRESENTLY TRYING TO GET SERVICE COPIES BECAUSE I DONT HAVE THE FIRST TWO SERVICES FOR MY RECORDS. I WONDER IF I WILL ACTUALLY RECEIVE THEM? ON THE THIRD VISIT THE SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED MY THAT CHRYSLER WAS COMING OUT WITH A FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. HAVE NOT TALKED TO OTHER SERVICE DEPARTMENTS FOR COMFORMATION OF THIS , NOR HAVE I ASKED CHRYSLER . I REALLY NEED HELP IN THIS MATTER. I REALLY DO WANT A REFUND FOR THIS DODGE NEON SPORT COUPE W/DOHC MOTOR. *AK
Mar 31, 1999
SEATS
4 complaints
VEHICLE WAS REARENDED. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEATBACK COLLAPSED, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK *ML
May 16, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED OWNER'S VEHICLE, CAUSING BOTH FRONT SEATBACKS TO COLLAPSE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
Sep 21, 1999
ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED THE YELLOW LINE AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD-ON, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT TO FALL BACK DUE TO THE LATCH BREAKING. SEAT CAME DOWN ON THE CHILD, AND THE CHILD ENDED UP IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK. VEHICLE WAS PUSHED 30 FEET BACK, AND THE CHILD WAS IN THE CENTER. *AK
Sep 02, 1999
WAS REAR 1ENDED BY ANOTHER CAR; DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE ON IMPACT. I HAD TO BE IMMOBILIZED WITH NECK BRACE AND BACK BOARD BECAUSE OF THE BROKEN SEAT. ENDED UP WITH ONLY SPRAINS AND STRAINS, BUT VERY DISTURBED BY THE FAILURE OF THE EQUIPMENT. *AK
May 29, 1999
TIRES
3 complaints
GOODYEAR, EAGLE GA, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, 37000 MILES MOUNTED ON A 1998, DODGE NEON. WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH PASSENGERS REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION, AND THEN WENT FLAT. *AK TIRE SIZE P185/65 R14.*SLC
Jan 18, 2002
HAVE HAD MULTIPLE FLAT TIRES (NO NAILS) ON THE FRONT TIRES ONLY AT THE EDGE OF THE TREAD. YESTERDAY, THE RIGHT FRONT EXPLODED AT 65 MPH. THE TREAD TOTALLY SEPARATED FROM BOTH SIDE WALLS AT THE EDGE OF THE TREAD (THE SAME POINT THAT ALL PUNCTURES HAVE OCCURED). IT ROLLED OVER AND STAYED UNDER THE RIM WHICH MADE STOPPING EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. A SLIGHT TOUCH OF THE BREAK CAUSED THE CAR TO TURN SIDEWAYS. TOOK 150 YARDS TO STOP. CAUSED MINOR DAMAGE TO THE RIM AND INNER PANEL. I HAVE RACED CARS OFF AND ON FOR YEARS AND ALMOST LOST THIS ONE. IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE TIRES ARE NOT ADEQUATELY RE-ENFORCED AT THE JOINT OF THE SIDEWALL AND TREAD. ALL FLATS AND FAILURES ON THE DRIVE WHEELS. THE TIRES WERE JUST ROTATED AND THE TIRE THAT FAILED CAME FROM THE BACK AND NEVER HAD A FLAT. ALSO, THE R/T HAS RACING SUSPENSION AND WILL LET YOU KNOW IF A TIRE IS LOW. IT HAS A VERY NOTICEABLE PULL. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OTHER THAN 2 SECONDS OF WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A MAJOR EXHAUST LEAK. NO VIBRATION, NO PULL, JUST NOISE. THEN A LARGE BANG. I HAVE TALKED TO TWO OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE CHRYSLER FRONT WHEEL DRIVER CARS AND BOTH HAVE REPLACED THEIR TIRES DUE TO NUMEROUS FLATS. AM GOING OUT ON THE WEB TO SEE IF OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.( DOT NUMBER: UNKNOWN TIRE SIZE: P185/65R14 )
Aug 14, 1999
CONSUMER HEARS NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR TIRE (GOODYEAR 13 INCH TIRE). NLM
Jun 26, 1999
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3 complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED IN ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Feb 10, 2001
CAR SHUTS OFF COMPLETELY UPON STARTING OR WILL RE-REV ITSELF AFTER SHAKING. NO CONTROL WITH POWER STEERING ON WET PAVEMENT. HAS BEEN TAKEN IN A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT PROBLEM STILL THERE.
Oct 05, 1999
STEERING WHEEL AND GASKET FAILURE.
Sep 08, 1999
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
REAR ENED ANOTHER CAR AT 25 M.P.H AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO THE DRIVERSIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK THUS CAUSING ME TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND A TRIP TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM!
Jan 17, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SHOULDER SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK, CAUSING DRIVER TO BE THROWN FORWARD ,HITTING STEERING WHEEL AND WINDSHIELD. DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES. *AK
Oct 14, 1999
THE OWNER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE BRAKING FROM ABOUT 50MPH, AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. ALSO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT BROKE AT THE BUCKLE. DLR HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
Jul 30, 1999
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
CONSUMER HAD THE AIR CONDITIONER REPAIRED FOR BLOWING HOT AIR SIX MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. TWO YEARS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT HALF PRICE TO THE OWNER. VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP AGAIN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BY THE CONSUMER.*AK
Jul 14, 2004
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. NLM
Feb 01, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
AFTER DRIVING MY NEON FOR ABOUT A YEAR, I AM FINDING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS OTHER OWNERS ARE HAVING. ITEM NUMBER ONE, THE SUN ROOF HAS JUST BEEN REPAIRED. THE LAST ITEM IS THE MOST IMPORTANT. THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM HAS ARRIVED. FROM WHAT I AM LEARNING, CHRYSLER IS AND HAS BEEN RECEIVING A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS PROBLEM FOR SOME TIME. THE COST IN THE REPAIR IS SOMETHING THAT CHRYSLER DOES NOT WANT TO BEAR. INSTEAD WILL CONTINUE TO PASS IT ON TO IT'S CUSTOMERS. I OWN TWO OTHER CHRYSLER PRODUCTS THAT ARE MUCH NEWER AND THEY TOO ARE TROUBLESOME. *JB
Apr 25, 2003
HEAD GASTKET IS BLOWN, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MECHANIC SAID "THERE'S OIL AND COOLANT EVERYWHERE". THIS CAR HAS ONLY 39,000 MILES! I'VE CONTACTED 7 REPAIR SHOPS, AVERAGE COST TO FIX IS $700. THREE MECHANICS TOLD ME THAT THIS PROBLEM IS SO COMMON, THEY CAN'T BELIEVE THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL YET. ONE MECHANIC SAID THAT HE DOES THESE AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM--I ALONE HAVE FOUND NEARLY 100 REPORTS OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING. AS FOR THE SUNROOF...IT BROKE AND WAS REPAIRED IN AUGUST 2000. NOW, JUST OVER A YEAR LATER (NO MORE WARRANTY) THE SAME PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. THERE HAVE BEEN TSB'S ISSUED ON BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS. A RECALL IS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY.*AK
Mar 29, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
I PURCHASED THIS DODGE NEON USED WITH 23,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT SINCE THE VERY BEGINNING. FIRST THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT. WE HAD CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH OIL LEAKING AND OVERHEATING. THE AIR-CONDITIONING HAS STARTED TO WORK ONLY OCCASSIONALLY. THE SEALS ON THE WINDOWS ARE VERY POOR AND IT ALWAYS SOUNDS LIKE THE WINDOW NEEDS TO BE ROLLED UP. THE TRUNK DIDN'T HAVE ANY SEAL TO PROTECT AGAINST THE RAIN AND MY INTERIOR WAS FLOODED SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE WINTER, OVER A COUPLE OF YEARS UNTIL WE WERE ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS. I ACTUALLY HAD TO REMOVE THE BACK SEAT AND ALL INTERIOR CARPET FOR THE RAINY SEASON. NOW THE WATER PUMP AND MY HEAD GASKET HAVE GIVEN OUT. I HAD HEARD ABOUT THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS ON MY MANY SERVICE VISITS, BUT ALWAYS HELD OUT HOPE UNTIL NOW THAT IS. THESE REPAIRS WILL COST ME WELL OVER $1,000. AND THE CAR IS BARELY 4 YEARS OLD. VERY BIG MISTAKE I MADE PURCHASING THE DODGE NEON, NOT ONLY IS IT ALWAYS IN NEED OF REPAIR, BUT THEY HAVE THE ABSOLUTE WORSE DEALER CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT I HAVE EVER DEALT WITH. I STOPPED GOING TO DODGE FOR SERVICE AFTER MY FIRST COUPLE OF ENCOUNTERS WITH THEM.
Aug 08, 2001
I PURCHASED THIS DODGE NEON USED WITH 23,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT SINCE THE VERY BEGINNING. FIRST THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT. WE HAD CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH OIL LEAKING AND OVERHEATING. THE AIR-CONDITIONING HAS STARTED TO WORK ONLY OCCASSIONALLY. THE SEALS ON THE WINDOWS ARE VERY POOR AND IT ALWAYS SOUNDS LIKE THE WINDOW NEEDS TO BE ROLLED UP. THE TRUNK DIDN'T HAVE ANY SEAL TO PROTECT AGAINST THE RAIN AND MY INTERIOR WAS FLOODED SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE WINTER, OVER A COUPLE OF YEARS UNTIL WE WERE ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS. I ACTUALLY HAD TO REMOVE THE BACK SEAT AND ALL INTERIOR CARPET FOR THE RAINY SEASON. NOW THE WATER PUMP AND MY HEAD GASKET HAVE GIVEN OUT. I HAD HEARD ABOUT THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS ON MY MANY SERVICE VISITS, BUT ALWAYS HELD OUT HOPE UNTIL NOW THAT IS. THESE REPAIRS WILL COST ME WELL OVER $1,000. AND THE CAR IS BARELY 4 YEARS OLD. VERY BIG MISTAKE I MADE PURCHASING THE DODGE NEON, NOT ONLY IS IT ALWAYS IN NEED OF REPAIR, BUT THEY HAVE THE ABSOLUTE WORSE DEALER CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT I HAVE EVER DEALT WITH. I STOPPED GOING TO DODGE FOR SERVICE AFTER MY FIRST COUPLE OF ENCOUNTERS WITH THEM.
Aug 08, 2001
AIR BAGS,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I HAD AN CAR WRECK IN MY 1998 DODGE NEON (BLUE) IN NOVEMBER 24,2002 DUE TO THE BREAKS & THE TIRES & THE AIR BAG DID NOT COME OUT WHEN I WRECK & I GOT STUCK IN MY SEAT BELT OUT THE CAR WRECK & THEN I HAD ANOTHER 1999 DODGE NEON (WHITE) & I HAD CAR PROBLEMS WITH IT TO
Nov 05, 2015
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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
Mar 23, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
I HAVE A 1998 NEON AND WATER IS COMING THOU THE LIGHTS INTO CAR ON FLOOR I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT SAME DEFECT ON NOT JUST MY YEAR BUT NEWER MODULES THIS IS A MOLD ISSUE AND I LIKE MANY HAVE ALLEGE TO MOLD AND CAN TRIGGER A ASTHMA ATTACK THAT CAN KILL USE I ASKED THE DEALERS TO FIX BUT THEY SAY ITS NOT A RECALL I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIR IN ORDER TO STOP THE LEAK SO WHOSE PAYING MY HOSPITAL VISIT WHEN I HAVE MY ASTHMA ATTACK AND I HAVE TO GO ON A VENTILATOR DEATH IS NOT A OPTION WHY CANT THEY FIX IT FOR FREE. *TR
Mar 18, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TRUNK FULL OF WATER - TRUNK & LIGHT SEALS ARE BAD - WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS SAFETY FEATURE? LIGHTS HAVE TO WORK AND MOLD IS DEADLY! *TR
Apr 19, 2007
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I HAVE A 98 DODGE NEON. THE CAR GRINDS IN THE FRONT END EVEN WITH NEW BRAKES. I CANT NOT DRIVE THROW WATER OR THE CAR WILL DIE. GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP AT THE RECOMMENDED SPEED THE FRONT END WILL BOTTOM OUT. I HAD A FRIEND LOOK AT THE CAR. AND HE SAID IT LOOKED FINE. THE BRAKE SPEC. DIDN'T SEE ANY THING AND I NOTICED I HAD TWO DIFFERENT TIRES ON THE FRONT THEN THE BACK BECAUSE OF THE FRONT END. PLEASE IF YOU FIND OUT ANY THING ON THIS CAR IT WOULD BE MUCH OBLIGED. *NM
Dec 01, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
SUN ROOF GLASS CAME OF THE TRACK AND WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. THE TRACK WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK THE SUNROOF WOULD DRAG AND MAKE KNOCKING NOISES. THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED A BATTERY PROBLEM AND OIL LEAKS WHICH HAD COME FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. *SC *JB
Apr 20, 2004
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
THREE MONTHS AFTER INSTALLATION OF A NEW EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE, THE CABLE BROKE AND VEHICLE HAD A RUNAWAY. *LA TWO CABLES ON THE SAME SIDE BROKE IN THREE MONTHS. TWO DEALERS SUGGESTED THAT THE PROBLEM WILL CONTINUE TO RECUR. (DODGE DUALLY) *SC
Feb 12, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I AM IN THE PROCESS OF COMPILING ALL INFORMATION ON THE REPAIRS WE HAVE DONE ON THE NEON. I HAVE DECIDED TO WAIT UNTIL I HAVE ALL THE FACTS, FROM THE FIRST TIME WE HAD THE AIR CONDITIONING REPAIRED TO THE RECENT $900+ REPAIR OF THE COMPUTER AND THE TWO-WEEK-OLD PROBLEM WITH THE SHEETS OF PEELING PAINT. THE UNBELIEVABLE PAINT PEELING IS INEXCUSABLE AND WAS ALSO THE LAST STRAW. I WILL BE FILING A LENGTHY COMPLAINT SHORTLY
Jan 15, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
THE HEAD GASKET FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL, THE DEALER REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET, HOWEVER AFTER 2103 MILES THE HEAD GASKET FAILED AGAIN. PH. THE TRANSMISSION PAN WAS LEAKING FLUID AND THE WIPER BLADES WAS REPLACED.*JB
Dec 09, 2002
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS GOING 30MPH OVER SLIGHTLY RAISED PAVEMENT CROSSING AN INTERSECTION AND REAR END STARTED FISHTAILING AS CONSUMER BEGAN TO BRAKE, THERE WAS A CRASH SOUND FROM UNDERNEATH, AND REAR END STARTED TO GO LEFT, VEHICLE WENT OVER CURB ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF STREET, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A TREE, WHEEL CAME OFF SPINDLE AND THE AXLE BROKE, AND THE WHEEL ON THE RIGHT REAR CAME OFF, CHRYSLER WAS NOT ASSISTING CONSUMER POSSIBLY BECAUSE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD PAID CONSUMER. REPRESENTATIVE THAT CHRYSLER SENT HAS NOT CONTACTED CONSUMER SINCE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED.*AK *SLC
Nov 29, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
THIS CAR WAS BROUGHT BRAND NEW AND EVER SINCE I GOT IT IT HAS BEEN A CONSTANT HEADACHE. I HAD HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AS WELL AS OTHER OWNERS OF DODGE NEONS. I FIND IT VERY ODD AND SUSPICIOUS THAT THESE CARS HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED TO FIX THEIR POTENTIALLY DEADLY PROBLEMS. I MYSELF, DO NOT INTEND TO LET THIS GO AFTER THE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS I HAVE INVESTED IN THIS CAR. I WILL BE A CONSTANT THORN IN THE SIDE TO CHRYSLER IF THEY DO NOT GET THESE CARS OFF THE STREETS WHERE THEY ARE ENDANGERING THE DRIVERS AS WELL AS OTHER TRAVELING IN OTHER CARS. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
May 15, 2001
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT 40000 MI. SPRING SLEEVES REPLACED AT 500 MI, FAILED AROUND 3000 MI. *AK
Feb 15, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
AFTER NUMEROUS OIL CHANGES, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT SUDDENLY STARTED FLASHING WHILE ON EXPRESSWAY AND CAR LURCHED, THEN SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. AT DEALERSHIP I WAS INFORMED THAT ENGINE THREW A ROD THROUGH THE OIL PAN. I'M CONVINCED THIS IS RELATED TO THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THE HEAD GASKET IN THE ENGINE, SINCE THEY ALL SEEM TO HAVE OIL LEAKS IN COMMON.*AK
Feb 05, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY NEON HAS BEEN REPAIRED FOR SPARK PLUGS, ENGINE MISFIRES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TRIGGERED, BRAKES ARE VERY NOISY BUT ACCORDING TO DEALERSHIP-NEED NO REPLACEMENT, SUNROOF REPAIRED TWICE; IT FELL OFF TRACK AND WOULDN'T SHUT IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER, RECENTLY THE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING; WINDOWS LEAK AIR, OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED REPAIR, WARRANTY HAS PAID FOR ITSELF PLUS MORE.....I AM WAITING FOR THE NEXT PROBLEM.
Jan 29, 2001
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
BLOWN HEAD GASKET AT 30,000, MISSING, HESITATION, NOW LOUD NOISE ON COLD START MAY BE POWER STEERING PUMP? ALSO LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM SUSPENSION. *AK
Dec 08, 2000
STEERING,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I NO LONGER HAVE MY CAR, AS OF AUGUST 16, 2000 I RETURNED IT TO THE BANK. THE WARRANTY HAS LONG SINCE EXPIRED AND THE COST TO MAINTAIN THE CAR WITH ALL OF THE PROBLEMS IT HAS PROVED TO BE MORE THAN I COULD AFFORD, AND MUCH MORE THAN THE CAR WAS WORTH. MY MAIN OBJECTIVE HERE IS TO MAKE SURE THE PROBLEMS I HAD ARE KNOWN SO THAT MAYBE IT WILL PREVENT SOMEONE FROM BEING SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED. GRANTED SOME OF THE PROBLEMS SUCH AS LEAKS AROUND THE DOORS AND TRUNK ARE NOT AS SERIOUS, OTHERS SUCH AS THE STEERING KNUCKLE WEARING OUT AND HAVING TO BE REPLACED, WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN WHEN I RETURNED MY CAR LAST WEEK , TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, AND THROTTLE BODY PROBLEMS THAT CAUSE THE CAR TO STALL, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. I REALIZE THAT I WILL NEVER GET ANY OF THE MONEY BACK I HAVE SPENT ON THE CAR, BUT IF THIS KEEPS EVEN ONE PERSON FROM GETTING HURT OR KILLED IT WILL BE MORE THAN WORTHWHILE. CHRYSLER HAS DONE NOTHING BUT GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND, I WENT THROUGH ARBITRATION, AND RETAINED A LAWYER FOR THE LEMON LAW, BUT THE DEALERSHIPS FAILURE TO DOCUMENT EACH TIME MY CAR WAS IN FOR REPAIRS, MADE IT MY WORD AGAINST THEIRS, SO THERE WAS NOTHING I COULD DO LEGALLY TO MAKE THEM PAY. I KNOW OF 4 OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE HAD SEVERAL OF THE SAME PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD. I CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH A COPY OF ALL MY SERVICE RECORDS I HAVE, IF IT WILL HELP YOU. PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY HURT IN THESE CARS. THEY ARE A DEATH TRAP.
Aug 24, 2000
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING 50-55MPH STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH MINOR INJURIES. *AK THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES SUDDENLY AND THE BRAKES LOCKED. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED AFTER ACCIDENT DUE TO INFERIOR STRUCTURE AND BODY. THIS VEHICLE WAS SOLD BY DECEPTIVE TACTICS AND TO COVER UP PRIOR ACCIDENT, THE DEALER REFUSED TO REVEAL SERVICE RECORDS. *YH
Aug 11, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DASH GAUGES FAILED DUE TO PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FAILURE: HEAD GASKET FAILED AND REPLACED BY DEALER WITH MLS GASKET: FUEL PUMP FAILED REPLACED BY DEALER UNDER WARRANTY
Jul 18, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
ON THE MORNING OF 06/27/00,WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. AS I ACCELERATED TO 70 FROM 65, THE DONUT ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD (FLANGE GASKET) GAVE OUT. THE CAR BEGAN TO SOUND LIKE A LAWNMOWER. I TOKE IT TO MIDAS. THEY TOLD ME TO CHECK WITH DODGE FOR FEDERAL REPAIRS FOR EXHAUST. DODGE SAID NO, IT WASN'T COVERED, ONLY CATYLITIC CONVERTERS AND BRAIN OF ELECT. I DIDN'T BELEIVE THE REP. HE PROVED NO PROOF. THE BRAKE SYSTEM, HAD THE ROTORS RESURFACED AND PADS REPLACED AT 36244. IS THIS NORMAL? THE DRUMS HAD TO BE RECERFACED ALSO.
Jul 04, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jun 23, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
1 complaint
AT ONLY 19000 MILES THE CAR HAS BLOWN THE HEAD GASKET, THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE SPLIT DOWN THE SIDE IN SEVERAL PLACES,BOTH DRIVE BELTS BROKE CAUSING DEAD CELLS IN THE BATTERY,NOW TEMP GAUGE GOES TO RED WHEN IN TRAFFIC WITH A/C WORKING.DEALER REPLACED HEAD GASKET AND BELTS BUT CANT FIND THE OVERHEATING PROBLEM. WHAT A PIECE OF JUNK!!!! *AK
Jun 03, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
FOR AS MUCH AS I PAY PER MONTH ON THIS VEHICLE, IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT CONSTANT PROBLEMS. I AM A SINGLE MOM AND CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE MY ONLY VEHICLE IN THE SHOP EVERY TIME I TURN AROUND. IT SEEMS THAT MOST OF MY PROBLEMS ARE COMMON IN THE NEONS. NO AFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
May 04, 2000
VISIBILITY,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
DALER HAS TRIED TO REPAIR THE INTERIOR DOME/MIRROR LIGHTS 4 TIMES.
Apr 15, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THIS CAR HAS ENDLESS PROBLEMS. WITH 2 HEAD GASKETS AND 1 VALVE GASKET BLOWN, I WORRY ABOUT WHAT DAMAGE HAS BEEN DONE TO MY CAR. I JUST HOPE IT DOESN'T BLOW TOO. I WANT CHRYSLER TO DOUBLE MY WARRANTY! *AK
Apr 12, 2000
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,INTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG WAS TRYING TO COME OUT OF COVER DUE TO WARPING, THE AIRBAG CAME OUT OF POSITION. GEAR SHIFT CAN BE MOVE OUT OF PARK WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION DUE TO FAILURE OF THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM. HEAD GASKET FAILURE RESULTED IN OIL LEAKAGE. PROBLEMS WITH THE INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM DUE TO MISSING DOOR AJAR SWITCH BUMPER. ALL SPEAKERS NEED REPLACING DUE TO NOISE DISTORTION. POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE IS CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN TO MAKE NOISE AS WELL AS FLASHING OF THE INSTRUMENT DASH LIGHTS. *AK.
Mar 27, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
CONSUMER PURCHSASED VEHICLE WITH 12,000 MILES ON IT. TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & HAD SEALS TIGHTENED. 1-2 DAYS LATER, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON & THE CAR SHUT OFF WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED ON 10-18-99 BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS SCARED TO DRIVE IT. CONSUMER FOUND OUT HEAD GASKETS WERE CRACKED. CONSUMER HAS OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE & DEALER WAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING THE DEFECTS. WILL CONTACT THE LEMON LAW. *AK
Mar 20, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THIS CAR HAS GONE DEAD TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF WHILE DRIVING.
Oct 01, 1999
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
AIR CONDITIONER ALSO MALFUNCTIONED. REPAIRED ON JULY 29, 1999. REPAIR REQUIRED VALVE EXPANSION, FREON, GASKET, AND RECHARGE. ALSO ON JULY 29, 1999, RIGHT HAND TURNS CAUSED CLUNKING NOISE. FRONT END WAS CLEANED AND LUBED BY DEALER. NOISE RETURNED 8 DAYS LATER. ALSO ON JULY 29, 1999 DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOUND CALIPER SLIDES DRY AND AGAIN LUBED TIE ROD AND BALL JOINTS. COMPLAINED ON SEPTEMBER 12. 1998 OF BACK FIRE OF ENGINE WHEN A/C ON. SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL EVEN THOUGH IT WAS A NEW PROBLEM FELT AFTER 2,035 ,MILES DRIVEN. ON OCTOBER 27, 1998 HEADLIGHT BEZEL CAME LOOSE FROM VIBRATION FROM TIE ROD BEING LOOSE. PART OF DASH PANEL REMOVED TO CORRECT LOOSE SWITCHES. ON OCTOBER 27, 1998 VEHICLE WAS INTO SERVICE DEPARTMENT DUE TO DOOR TOP WEATHERSTRIPPING TABS FALLING OFF. DEALER HAD TO ORDER PARTS AND HAVE VEHICLE RETURNED AFTER PARTS ARRIVED TO REINSTALL. ON OCTOBER 27, 1998 THE FRONT AND REAL WHEEL TOE ADJUSTMENTS, RETIGHTEND NUTS ON TIE ROD AND ALIGNEMENT OF VEHICLE WAS DONE DUE TO VIBRATION. ON MAY 11, 1999, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS FOUND LOW BY MYSELF. IT ALSO HAD BLACK FLAKES ON THE DIP STICK. "YOUR TRANSMISSION IS SHOT" WAS THE REPORT FROM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. TRANSMISSION WAS RECONDITIONED, FLUSHED, NEW BAND AND GASKET INSTALLED AT 7136 MILES. VEHICLE WENT BACK INTO REPAIRS ON OCTOBER 27, 1998 TO HAVE BODY WELD REBENTED AND PAINT TOUCHED UP DUE TO DAMAGE FROM LIFT FROM PREVIOUS REPAIR. SEVERAL CALLS TO MR. JOHN BRUNSON ON OCTOBER 23, 1998, THE GENERAL MANAGER OF DAYTON ANDREWS DODGE, ST. PETERSSBURG, FLORIDA, BUT WERE NEVER ANSWERED OR RETURNED. I HAD SEVERAL TALKS WITH MR. MIKE ARMUS, SALESPERSON, WHO STATED HE COULDN'T GET ME ANY STRAIGHT ANSWERS FROM STEVE, SERVICE MANAAGER, REGARDING THE LOOSE FRONT END PROBLEMS.
Sep 30, 1999
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THERE'S A POPPING NOISE THAT IS COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION
Sep 25, 1999
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
LET WINDOW DOWN AS A RESULT MOISTURE GOT INTO THE CAR FROM RAIN . ALSO, HEADLIGHTS DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. *AK
Jul 27, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
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. *AK
Feb 01, 1999
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 1998 DODGE Neon have?
The 1998 DODGE Neon currently has 364 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1998 DODGE Neon?
The most common problems reported for the 1998 DODGE Neon are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 1998 DODGE Neon problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1998 DODGE Neon comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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