Head gasket failed, water leaked into radiator. Had to replace head gasket, water pump, hoses, and flush radiator. Total repair $1600 car had 65000 miles. I never had a car do this. Dealer claims that it was my fault. Ts
1998 Dodge Neon: water leaks into the cabin
5 of the 337 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Neon describe water leaks into the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 9 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Water leaks into the cabin by model year
What owners say
Consumer states that rain water gets into the vehicle. Please add any additional information. Mr
Water leaks around rear light assembly through gaping holes underneath trunk lid. Water has been collecting there for quite some time and collects in the spare tire well and in the back seat passenger floorboards. The rug in the back is soaked after it rains overnight. It appears that th water collects in the rear light well. And somehow trickles down. Must of had gallons in there before I knew what was going on.
I repaired the water leak by caulking the trunk, I am aware this is a manufacturing defect.
Problem of water leaking into back seat floorboard/ unable to locate how. Dealer was notified, and was unable to locate the problem as well. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs
- Use of Aftermarket Parts
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts
- Subject on the child seat tether anchors
- Daimler chrysler is now offering internal emergency trunk releases for selected vehicles
- Safety recall information on rear crossmember-to-frame saddle spot welds
- Painted surfaces of the vehicle may experience a "milky" or "foggy" discoloration
- A change has been made to the transit coating used on vehicles
Related recalls
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear suspension crossmember may be missing spot welds.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 99V001000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Dodge Neon water leak
Is water leaks into the cabin a common problem on the 1998 Dodge Neon?
5 of 337 owner complaints about the 1998 Dodge Neon (1%) mention water leaks into the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Dodge Neon?
There is 1 recall and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Dodge Neon
No deployment 23Stalling 14Overheating 11Engine failure 7Grinding brakes 5Headlights 5
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