Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Plymouth Neon
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Plymouth Neon has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 164 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #99V001000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/BODY SPOT WELDS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 90 complaints
- Air Bags 18 complaints
- Suspension 14 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Structure 10 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8 complaints
Of the 164 complaints on file, 20 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 164 complaints, owners report 18 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Plymouth Neon has a below-average reliability rating due to a high number of engine-related complaints. Recall data is limited, with only one campaign addressing body structure. The prevalence of engine issues suggests potential for frequent and costly repairs. Other problems, while present, are less common based on complaint counts.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | very common |
| Air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid every 40,000 miles
- Timing belt every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Overheating engine
- Airbag warning light
- Suspension noises
- Engine misfires
- Oil leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Plymouth Neon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.