Front Suspension problems of the 1998 Plymouth Neon

Eight problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1998 Plymouth Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 08/27/2003

Chysler is informing me that there is no such recall, recall number 99v-001. My car falls within the low high VIN numbers reported to possibly have this problem and I am having numerous problems with my 1998 Plymouth Neon thatapply to this recall as well as serveral TSB.

2 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2002

While driving there is a loud popping noise that is coming from front end of vehicle. Consumer finds it difficult to control vehicle at times. Contacted dealer.

3 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2001

I had a slow speed accident in my 1998 Plymouth Neon. I was in a parking lot and only going 5 mph. The other car hit my left front fender. My strut is broken & various other parts of the suspension, including the axel. I can't understand how this could happen in a slow speed accident. I see there is a rear suspension defect and am wondering about the front.

4 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 05/04/1999

Driver's door window would not allow door to close when up. Squealing noises coming from front of vehicle. Electric light in trunk fails to work. Driver's side door is also uneven. The hood, lights & bumpers have gaps (large gaps on one side, small gaps on other side). Vehicle rusting under hood. Took to body shop & informed vehicle was in accident prior to being sold by dealer.

5 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/23/1999

No summary listed for this vehicle.

6 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/30/1997

Vehicle makes a popping noise going around corners. Automatic transmission allows driver to shift without applying brakes (no/defective interlock). Problems have been ongoing since original purchase. 1 previous repair attempt did not resolve popping noise, dealer did not address the shift interlock problem.

7 Front Suspension problem

The vehicle experiences excessive vibration/shaking in the front end at speeds of 60 mph and up, the steering wheel shakes as well as the entire vehicle, the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to find a problem, one dealer replaced the rotors but that did not correct the problem. Nlm.

8 Front Suspension problem

The vehicle experiences excessive vibration/shaking in the front end at speeds of 60 mph and up, the steering wheel shakes as well as the entire vehicle, the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to find a problem, one dealer replaced the rotors but that did not correct the problem. Nlm.




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