Model year guide

1998 Plymouth Neon

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Plymouth Neon is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

1998 Plymouth Neon at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints184
Combined24–29 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1998 Plymouth Neon recalls 1

Structure:body NHTSA Campaign #99V001000 · 07/01/1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY BE MISSING SPOT WELDS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ANY MISSING WELDS, AND WILL HAVE STRUCTURAL RIVETS INSTALLED IN PLACE OF THE MISSING WELDS.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1998 Plymouth Neon common problems

Owners have filed 184 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Equipment
Test all accessories — sunroof, climate, seats, electronics — for proper operation.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

1998 Plymouth Neon MPG & running costs

Combined24–29 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway34 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,550

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1998 Plymouth Neon costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,750
Fuel only$12,750
Per mile$0.17

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1998 Plymouth Neon trims & engines on record

Trims
Style · Expresso
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl

1998 Plymouth Neon vehicles on record

1998 Plymouth Neon Style1P3ES47C2WD580411 1998 Plymouth Neon Style3P3ES47C6WT223355 1998 Plymouth Neon Style3P3ES47C5WT342370 1998 Plymouth Neon Expresso1P3ES47Y3WD542939 1998 Plymouth Neon Style1P3ES47C8WD607773 1998 Plymouth Neon Style3P3ES47C6WT258638

1998 Plymouth Neon — frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Plymouth Neon have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1998 Plymouth Neon. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Plymouth Neon?

Owners have filed 184 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine and engine cooling, electrical system, power train.

What gas mileage does the 1998 Plymouth Neon get?

The 1998 Plymouth Neon has U.S. EPA estimates of 24–29 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.