1999 Plymouth Neon
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
62 complaints8 involved a crash2 involved a fire5 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system
Fuel gauge suddenly drops to empty. Even after a complete tank refill. It would seem to be an electrical malfunction in either the sensor or dash gauge itself. It can be "cleared" from being stuck on empty by shutting off the engine and then restarting it.
- Electrical system · Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1999 plymouth neon, while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle overheated and the temperature gauge indicated hot. The contact attempted to shut off the vehicle, but the ignition key was too hot and failed to remove from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 plymouth neon, while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle overheated and the temperature gauge indicated hot. The contact attempted to shut off the vehicle, but the ignition key was too hot and failed to remove from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the repairs were unknown. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000. The vin was unavailable.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Head gasket failure this IS obviously an on going problem for this model car - car should be recalled or at very least repaired by chrysler. *Tr
- Air bags › Frontal
Air bag failure. struck a deer in front of car. front bumper, grill, hood, driver side front fender, headlight and windshield were damaged quite severely. damage IS approximately $4000. speed was 45 mph. deer was large buck, 12 points. neither air bag deployed. *Jb
- Electrical system · Structure › Body › Trunk lid
Dt: the vehicle would not start,.opened the hood, looked like an electrical short, the wiring on the end glowed red right above the battery. previously, there was an air conditioning problem, and the check engine light came on. they said it was a sensor. Also a trunk latch.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
My neon has 86,000. I have had it from new. in november of 2003, I had my second head gasket replaced. I believe I am on my way to the 3RD. I have an appt with the dealer tomorrow. I have had the egr valve replaced and my sunroof has not worked for the last 4. I had it fixed 4 years ago only…
My neon has 86,000. I have had it from new. in november of 2003, I had my second head gasket replaced. I believe I am on my way to the 3RD. I have an appt with the dealer tomorrow. I have had the egr valve replaced and my sunroof has not worked for the last 4. I had it fixed 4 years ago only to have it malfunction within 4 months. The dealer stated it was not under my warranty, even though I have the extended warranty. the last dealer admitted there was a problem with the head gasket from factory and chrysler changed them. apparently not since my head gasket went again in less than 18000 miles. 3 head gaskets in 6 years. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling
Notice oil leak on 1999 plymouth neon. took car to laurel chrylser johnstown pa. On monday june 7. was notified that the head gasket was bad. told them to repair it cost of $534.00. told car would be done on tuesday. it wasn't. wednesday afternoon dealer called to say he had good news and bad…
Notice oil leak on 1999 plymouth neon. took car to laurel chrylser johnstown pa. On monday june 7. was notified that the head gasket was bad. told them to repair it cost of $534.00. told car would be done on tuesday. it wasn't. wednesday afternoon dealer called to say he had good news and bad new. good news was the head gasket was done. but the rear main seal was leaking. cost to replace seal $334.00. I asked if car was tested to see if head gasket was the problem. was told mechanic look and said it was the head gasket. I asked the dealer IS the mechanic knew about a service bulletin about the cam sensor seal leaking which was a known problem that when the cam seal leaked it looked like the head gasket was leaking. he said the mechanic looked and he knew it was the head. car only has 47,576 miles. I question the dealer if the mechanic could have made a mistake. the service manager was rude and said he didn't need to make money with unneccessary repairs. I asked if the vehickle was tested for the problem. he said no. 3 other dealers told me on an oil leak like that the they put a dye in the oil and then to run 1 to 2 days and bring it back. with the dye they can see where the oil IS leaking. laurel didn't do that. now instead of the car repaired after $534.00 it will cost another $334.00 to fix rear main seal. could have been that all along. no help from the dealer or manufactor. I found on the internet that alot of neons have this problem. *ak
- Equipment
I bought this car 3 weeks ago and have already replaced the rear main seal and put a new oil sending unit in. Now I am told it IS the head gasket for which IS estimated at $800 to fix.my 1999 neon only has 55,000 miles on it!this car of mine IS still leaking oil and I am scared to drive any where…
I bought this car 3 weeks ago and have already replaced the rear main seal and put a new oil sending unit in. Now I am told it IS the head gasket for which IS estimated at $800 to fix.my 1999 neon only has 55,000 miles on it!this car of mine IS still leaking oil and I am scared to drive any where with my son, in fear that I will be stranded some where and not know what to do! I am a single mom and cannot afford this....why aren't the dealerships recalling these cars to fix right. I think this IS wrong and makes them look bad why don't they redeem their reputtaion and fix the problem in these neon.i am a very unhappy neon owner!!!*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head gasket leaked oil. *ph cam shaft sensor seal also leaks oil. the oil leaked on to the exhaust system and on to the ground. chrysler knew about the problem. *la
- Engine and engine cooling
The head gasket was replaced at 24304 miles on 6/21/00 and now has went bad again at 63000 9/15/03 and chrysler IS refusing to pay for it
- Engine and engine cooling
The high pressure a/c hose vibrated and caused a hole. the car IS only 3,000 miles over warranty. the dealership indciated that it went out because it was not installed properly. despite the fact that they caused the problem the insist that I pay for the repair. they said it won't go out again…
The high pressure a/c hose vibrated and caused a hole. the car IS only 3,000 miles over warranty. the dealership indciated that it went out because it was not installed properly. despite the fact that they caused the problem the insist that I pay for the repair. they said it won't go out again because they will install it properly. They wanted $370.00 to repair it. I can't afford the cost at the moment so I just picked up from the dealership today.
- Engine and engine cooling · Unknown or other · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
I took my car in for a 60,000 mile check-up and was astounded to learn that the head gasket was leaking at only 57,000. I could not afford the repair at this time and the mechanic said that nothing was leaking that would hurt the engine, but it should be taken care of soon. in all the years I've…
I took my car in for a 60,000 mile check-up and was astounded to learn that the head gasket was leaking at only 57,000. I could not afford the repair at this time and the mechanic said that nothing was leaking that would hurt the engine, but it should be taken care of soon. in all the years I've had a car I've never had a leaking head gasket and at 57,000, too. my last car, also a plymouth, had over 127,000 miles on it and I never had problems with the engine. I do not misuse my vehicle, I have the oil changed every 3 to 6,000 miles and do everything possible to keep it trouble free.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Oil leaked from camshaft and head gaskets. *ak this had been an ongoing problem since 1996. chrysler changed the part two times, but did not notify owners. the consumer smelled burning oil regularly. *sc *jb
- Engine and engine cooling · Service brakes, hydraulic
Head gasket problems, cost more to fix the problem than the car IS worth, have also had brakes replaced twice and also new rotors. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Defective head gasket on my 1999 plymouth neon. Also has affected other chrysler models check tsb no. 09-05-98 for more details. Chrysler should have had a recall on these vehicles. it cost me $586.00 to have it replaced through nearby chrysler dealership. they said they have replaced quite a…
Defective head gasket on my 1999 plymouth neon. Also has affected other chrysler models check tsb no. 09-05-98 for more details. Chrysler should have had a recall on these vehicles. it cost me $586.00 to have it replaced through nearby chrysler dealership. they said they have replaced quite a few of these. if so why in world have they not warned people of these vehicles that the problem could happen to them before it results in more costly repairs. a service bulletin should be sent to these owners stating that if they find any oil leaking problems it could be the result of a defective head gasket. chrysler should be paying all or part of the repair costs for this defect. *la
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Major oil leak which resulted in engine damage. *la
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head gasket replaced 24,304 miles 6/21/00, head gasket has went bad again at 63,000 miles 9/15/03 and chrysler refuses to pay for replacement. *jb
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Consumer stated that middle seat belt plastic cap broke off, and she could not tighten the seat belt. the seat belt just slides. *Ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Consumer noticed while traveling and without any indication air conditioner stopped working. Vehicle was serviced, technician couldn't duplicate problem. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
I've just recently had to put $900.00 into a "head gasket" replacement on a 1999 plymouth neon. the dealer agent had stated that it IS an ongoing issue that has been reported to chrysler and unless the vehicle IS covered under a service contract, chrysler IS doing absolutely nothing about it for…
I've just recently had to put $900.00 into a "head gasket" replacement on a 1999 plymouth neon. the dealer agent had stated that it IS an ongoing issue that has been reported to chrysler and unless the vehicle IS covered under a service contract, chrysler IS doing absolutely nothing about it for the consumer. the dealer has replaced head gaskets on neons at 30,000 miles and higher. with as many vehicles I've owned in my life, I've never had to replace a head gasket. even at 200,000 miles.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Shoes/linings
When applying brakes, consumer hears a grinding noise; have taken vehicle to dealership several times & dealership acknowledges this IS a problem with neons. vehicles brakes linings need to be cleaned several times a year in an attempt to prevent this noise. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Head gasket leaking on driver side of car. My mechanic told me the repair would cost over $800.00, and stated that a recall was made by plymouth on my plymouth neon. He suggested I contact the dealership. I contacted the service department of jack powell chrysler plymouth dodge, escondido, ca where…
Head gasket leaking on driver side of car. My mechanic told me the repair would cost over $800.00, and stated that a recall was made by plymouth on my plymouth neon. He suggested I contact the dealership. I contacted the service department of jack powell chrysler plymouth dodge, escondido, ca where I purchased the car new in sept 1999, and told them about my head gasket oil leak. They asked me for my vin number. I waited 15 minutes for a woman to return to the phone and said there was no recalls for my vehicle, then hung up on me when I started to ask a question. I told my mechanic about the incident, and he stated he had another customer with the same head gasket leaking on their neon and plymouth repaired it. My neon remains reliable, as long as I put 1.5 quarts of oil in it every week. *nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The engine mount bolt broke, which caused the engine to fall out of the vehicle and disconnected the brake line. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The vehicle stalled without warning. *jb a major oil leak occurred at 52K miles, did not run properly, and made noise. the service dealer stated that the 3 ply head gasket shouldn't have been placed in the vehicle from the beginning. scc
- Engine and engine cooling
Oil leaked from the engine. *nlm
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Safety belt cinching latch plate
There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, odi found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations.…
There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, odi found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations. Additionally, the report rate IS low (1.60/100k).the information available fails to establish the existence of a defect trend at this time.further allocation of agency resources to this issue IS unwarranted and the preliminary evaluation IS being closed.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10229256KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
- 10221686KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
- 10220101Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10175735Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
- 10169249Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6089824Concerns with sunroof making a ratcheting type noise when opening or closing.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 634272Flash programming failure recovery. *Slc
- 620066Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles.
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612600Subject on proportioning valve brake pressure adapter tool revision.
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 610630Subject pertains to changes to the timing belt tensioner components.
- 610007Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offering internal emergency trunk releases for selection vehicles.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 609988Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 607620Conditions with engine roughness / misfire usually only apparent on initial cold engine start.
- 607298This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (ldp) monitor test.
- 603841Conditions regarding paint splatter, belvidere rail head storage yard.
- 603635Subject on flash programming failure recovery.
- 603159Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the sunshade fabric delaminates from the substrate along the edeges of the sunshade.
- 603153Subject regarding airbag on - off switches.
- 603143Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the mil illuminates for misfire but no reasons can be found for the misfire fault occurrence.
- 603107Subject regarding oil seepage at cam position sensor / misinterpreted head gasket leak.
- 602898A new multi-layer steel ( mls ) head gasket has been developed and IS being implemented into production vehicles.
- 602893A new power steering fluid.
- 602886Approval of using of in- transit protective film. On all vehicles at all assembly plants.
- 602881Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd II "carb" readiness monitor information.
- 602593Conditions with water leakage in the left side of the trunk below the body exhauster and/or water pooled in the spare tire well.
- 602202Condition with a/c compressor lock-up at low mileage.
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