1998 Dodge Neon - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 1998 Dodge Neon

342 problems have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Neon. The following chart shows the 20 most common problems for 1998 Dodge Neon. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 189 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags (34 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 1998 Dodge Neon

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling	189
Air Bag	34
Electrical System	21
Structure	15
Power Train	11
Service Brakes	9
Unknown Or Other	8
Steering	8
Vehicle Speed Control	8
Suspension	7
Gasoline Fuel System	6
Visibility	6
Exterior Lighting	5
Seats	4
Seat Belt	4
Equipment	2
Tire	2
Other Fuel System	1
Wheel	1
Interior Lighting	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1998 Dodge Neon in 1998.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2022	0
2021	0
2020	0
2019	0
2018	0
2017	0
2016	0
2015	0
2014	0
2013	2
2012	3
2011	0
2010	1
2009	0
2008	2
2007	2
2006	3
2005	3
2004	10
2003	32
2002	37
2001	51
2000	59
1999	44
1998	31

📊 Compare the 1998 Dodge Neon with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Dodge Neon, the following table can be used to compare the 1998 Dodge Neon with the Dodge Neon from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1998 Neon is 342 while the average number of problems reported for the 10 model years of the Dodge Neon is 256.

Table 3. Compare the 1998 Dodge Neon with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2005 Neon	107
2004 Neon	108
2003 Neon	215
2002 Neon	177
2001 Neon	157
2000 Neon	344
1999 Neon	116
1998 Neon	342
1997 Neon	389
1996 Neon	611

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