Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1998 Dodge Neon
Car diagnostics for the 1998 Dodge Neon: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.1 to 9.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1998 Dodge Neon for car diagnostics
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1998 Dodge Neon: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 25 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,300 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,512 | $3,038 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1998 Dodge Neon
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 339 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (219), air bags (34) and structure (23). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99V001000 | 1999-01-07 | structure:body | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY BE MISSING SPOT WELDS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1998 Dodge Neon: Car diagnostics
For a diagnostic check on the 1998 Dodge Neon, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Your car, your notes
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. If you have the service history of your Neon, have it ready for the shop. Its powertrain is the 2.0L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive.
What CarmaCars does here
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
Your rental while you wait
Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Between shop visits
Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
Talking to the shop
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Get an offer
Need a rental too? Add it to the same request.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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