1998 Dodge Neon Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 339 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Dodge Neon overview page.
What owners report
“DEALERSHIP STATED THIS IS A PROBLEM ON ALL NEONS BECAUSE OF A FAULTY PART. MENTIONED THAT EVEN IF YOU DID NOT HAVE A WARRANTY THEY…”NHTSA complaint 724245 — filed 06/20/2000
“CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR ROUTINE CHECK UP, AND DEALER DID NOT SEE AN OIL LEAK, BUT WHEN CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A PRIVATE…”NHTSA complaint 863345 — filed 06/09/2000
“THE VEHICLE CUTS OUT AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING, THE INSTALLING OF NEW THROTTLE AS WELL AS POWER TRAIN MODULE COULD NOT FIX THIS FAILURE…”NHTSA complaint 552012 — filed 04/27/2000
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Dodge Neon have engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1998 Dodge Neon: 43 of 339 complaints on file (12.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1998 Dodge Neon have in total?
339 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 43 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 46 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
