Overview & Reviews

An R/T appearance package debuts. Improved option packages, LEV emissions and next-generation airbags round out the changes to the 1998 Dodge Neon.

• Zippy performance with 5-speed. Handles the twisties with aplomb. Good build quality. Great value.

• Loud interior. High-silled greenhouse results in that "sitting in a bathtub" feeling. Sketchy reliability history.

User Reviews:

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  I Keep Giving it One More Chance - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By neondeb - April 1 - 2:00 am

  This car is fun to drive, very sporty, great gas mileage (29-30). However, we had 22 service visits in first 3 years, 20 of which were for Service Engine Light! They never really knew why, but kept replacing things. After 50K miles, it mostly stopped. AC died at 50,300 after all our trouble, they did a courtesy adjustment. Sun roof has issues. One bad thing...slow- speed (20 MPH) front end collision (fender bender) completely crushed hood/fender/radiator/AC condenser! Too much damage to bother fixing, so sad to see it go.

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  pretty good! - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By cgiven3 - March 28 - 2:00 am

  Great first/second car. It saw me through several trips back/forth from Louisiana to Illinois, including all my belongings! Roomy, fuel efficient, low-maintenance, and affordable!

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  I got the best one! - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By YukiHyo - September 17 - 2:00 am

  My car is probably the best Neon ever made. I have driven it pretty much into the ground, but its still going. I had NO problems until well over the 100K mark, but its now starting to show its age at 183K miles. Until about a year ago, the only problem was a battery that quit at 116K.

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  Not that shabby - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By Frenchgrl9 - September 12 - 2:00 am

  Although I did have to have a few things replaced in the car like everyone else, I was fortunate that it was under warrenty. I recently was in a wreck and the car kept me from being seriously injured. I have a neon rental car now! This one drives even better than the first and is making me think that I might try a newer neon again. I have been informed by reliable mechanics that the newer neons do not have the same problems as the others.

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  98 Highline-Loved it & its xtra warranty - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By biogirl - July 29 - 2:00 am

  Im finally getting ready to trade in my 98 Neon Highline. I liked it more than I thought I would. Never thought Id buy Dodge after my parents Caravan fiasco, but was short on money. Salesman did not have what I like to call "Hey Little Lady Syndrome". I was smart & got the extended warranty. thru 100K miles - definitely worth it. Never had a problem until about 99,975, when my head gasket, A/C, rear main seal?, and another oil seal went. The service staff at a nearby dealership took care of it without any "Hey Little Lady Syndrome". They even invited me into the garage to show me what was wrong so I didnt think they were scamming me.

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  Best bang for your buck - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By Badco - July 16 - 2:00 am

  Ive had the car for 5 years and 69,000 miles. Love driving this car. Alot of fun to drive everyday. Ive had the head gasket replaced under warranty at 45K. EGR valve several times. Sunroof assembly replaced once. Other than that it has been a wonderful car to me. Well worth the money paid. I plan on keeping this car for a long time.

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  Good inexpensive little car! - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By dan_gen - July 6 - 2:00 am

  We bought this car new five years ago. It has been very reliable over the five years. We have only had to make minor repairs to the car. It still gets great gas mileage. Within the first two years we did have problems with the sunroof, but it was under warranty and our local Dodge dealership took care of the problem in a timely manor. Other than that...no major problems.

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  Dodge Neon - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By Robert McLacklin - June 15 - 2:00 am

  I have had much fun driving this vehicle the last month. I purchased it from Regency Dodge and am very pleased with it thus far. I plan to purchase my next car or truck with them in the future.

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  It Keeps Going - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By Jimmy W - June 5 - 2:00 am

  I bought this 1998 Neon from a friends son to have as a highway vehicle. I bought it in non-running conditon with under 100000 miles on it and it was in POOR shape. I towed it home, replaced the head with one I found on eBay (for about 250.00) and some other parts (total cost was under 350.00 + my time). After shampooing the interior several times, new floor mats and a clay bar + wax job the car has ran 20,000+ miles without ANY PROBLEMS!! I dont even bother to change the oil, i just make sure it is topped off and that the car idles fine. It isnt the prettiest thing on the road but I cant believe how this car never dies. A Great buy for anyone...

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  very safe car! - 1998 Dodge Neon
  By BLUEGREENNEONLUVR - April 7 - 2:00 am

  I think this is a GREAT car, I was in a accident where i was hit in the rear really hard, and the persons car went up under my car and just scratched my rear I feel so safe in this car,I lost my other car in an accident, this was my second car, i really like it allot. Nice design, my husband has a sound system in it and it sounds great! It good on gas,handles well. I recommend it.