Does the 1998 Plymouth Neon have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1998 Plymouth Neon recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Plymouth dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Plymouth Neon?

167 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1998 Plymouth Neon recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 Plymouth Neon. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Plymouth been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Plymouth dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1998 Plymouth Neon recalls, newest first

January 7, 1999NHTSA 99V0010003,683 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear suspension crossmember may be missing spot welds.
Consequence: This condition can result in structural cracks in the body, and reduced crash protection in the event of a rear impact.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for any missing welds, and will have structural rivets installed in place of the missing welds.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 167 complaints about the 1998 Plymouth Neon with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 20
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 18
Deaths reported: 1

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine69
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline15
Air bags › Frontal14
Service brakes12
Fuel system9

Other Plymouth Neon years

Other 1998 Plymouth models

Most recalled 1998 vehicles

1998 Honda Accord (19 recalls)
1998 Ford F-150 (18 recalls)
1998 Honda Civic (18 recalls)
1998 Dodge Ram (17 recalls)
1998 Blue Bird TC2000 (17 recalls)

All of 1998’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1998 Plymouth Neon have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 Plymouth Neon recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Plymouth dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Plymouth Neon?: 167 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.