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1998 Plymouth Neon structure problems

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1998 Plymouth Neon6% of all complaints for this model year.

10
Structure complaints
6%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
1 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Passenger's side airbag cracked. Consumer contacted manufacturer and was told that she would have to pay for repairs. Consumer stated that if the air bag suddenly deployed she was afraid it will harm her daughter.*ak the heat from the sun warped the dash board. *tc

    filed Aug 6, 2004

  • I have a 1998 plymouth neon. The roof of my car began peeling over a year ago, and has rapidly spread and now has rust developing. I have noticed several other neons in my area with similar peeling problems. I have contacted crysler and the refuse to help since the warranty on the paint is 3…

    filed Aug 3, 2004

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

    3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
  • Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

    3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
  • Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

    31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
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Structure problems in other Neon years

YearReportsShare
2001 Neon510%
2000 Neon139%
1999 Neon35%
1997 Neon96%
1996 Neon83%
1995 Neon174%
Neon structure problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.