Plymouth ยท 1998
1998 Plymouth Neon
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 29 MPG.
The Neon is a compact car built from November 1993 until 2005 by the American Chrysler Corporation over two generations. It has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout and was available in two-door and four-door sedan body styles.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 | 370 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 37 | 29 | 306 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY BE MISSING SPOT WELDS.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
237 complaints filed by owners for this model year (23 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1998 Plymouth Neon?
EPA figures for the 1998 Plymouth Neon reach 29 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1998 Plymouth Neon?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1998 Plymouth Neon. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1998 Plymouth Neon?
Owners have filed 237 complaints with NHTSA for the 1998 Plymouth Neon, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Air Bags, Suspension. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.