1998 Plymouth Neon Highline Sedan 5MT
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- Photo: 1997 Plymouth Neon Purple by Grey26 at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '95 Plymouth Neon Sedan by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '96-'99 Plymouth Neon Sedan by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Plymouth Neon Expresso (26276509803) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 1998 Plymouth Neon Highline Sedan 5MT is a 132-hp inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $12,055 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
It makes 132 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 130 lb-ft of torque at 4600 rpm, spinning to a 7,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 37 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
The Neon measures 171.8 inches long on a 104.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,055 ($24,036 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | A588 2.0L SOHC 16-valve inline-4, sequential MPFI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 132 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 83.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 37 MPG |
| Combined | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 171.8 in |
| Width | 67.5 in |
| Height | 54.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.8 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1998 Plymouth Neon Highline Sedan 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Plymouth NEON. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 7, 1999 · STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
NHTSA campaign 99V001000
174 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1998 Plymouth NEON
Owner Complaints
174 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Plymouth NEON (21 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 16 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 92 |
| Air Bags | 19 |
| Suspension | 15 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Structure | 11 |
| Hydraulic | 9 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.