Plymouth Neon Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Plymouth Neon — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001Best | Excellent | 2 | 42 | 8 | 1 | — | Service Brakes / Hydraulic | Full report → |
| 2000 | Good | 5 | 100 | 13 | 15 | 2 | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1999 | Good | — | 54 | 5 | 2 | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1998 | Good | — | 118 | 12 | 6 | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1997 | Good | 1 | 132 | 7 | 11 | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1996 | Caution | — | 262 | 22 | 28 | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1995Worst | Avoid | 2 | 411 | 47 | 50 | 3 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
7 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Plymouth Neon Problems
Based on 1,119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Neon Years to Avoid
Best Neon Years to Buy
Not enough data to identify standout low-problem years.
Years with fewest complaints and recalls.
Plymouth Neon Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Plymouth Neon Reliability
What year Neon has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1995 Plymouth Neon had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 411 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 1995 report for specific defects.
Is the Plymouth Neon reliable?
The Plymouth Neon has accumulated 1,119 owner-filed complaints and 10 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 5 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2001 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Neon.
What are the most common Neon problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine And Engine Cooling (346 reports), Service Brakes / Hydraulic (114 reports), Electrical System (106 reports), Air Bags (99 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Neon has an open recall?
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