IllustrationCONSUMER HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, AIR CONDITION BURNED OUT , AND LOCKS WILL NOT UNLOCK. CONSUMER WAS LOCKED IN FOR AN HOUR, BLACK SMOKE CAME FROM AIR CONDITIONING WHILE SHE WAS INSIDE OF VEHICLE. ALSO, GASKET HAD TO REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *JB
2000 Plymouth Neon
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2000 Plymouth Neon do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 151.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
20–25K
825–50K
1050–75K
775–100K
8100–150K
5150K+
40 reports with mileage · 101 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
29 crash reports5 fire reports16 injury reports
What owners actually said
141 reportsTHE CONSUMER RECIEVED RECALL 01V-154 FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRED BUT WHEN SHE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER WAS TOLD THAT THE PART WAS ON NATIONAL BACK-ORDER. NLM
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT MANUFACTURER ONLY RELEASES A LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTS, AND THAT THE PART WOULD HAVE TO BE SPECIAL ORDERED AND WOULD TAKE TEN DAYS.*YD
RECALL # 01V154000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 983 CONCERNING BRAKE BOOSTER. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER ABOUT RECALL 3 WEEKS AGO. DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED PARTS, AND DIDN'T KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL BE IN. *AK CONSUMER SAID THE PART WAS FINALLY REPLACED ON 8/3/01. *YH
I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR IN FOR REPAIRS SEVERAL TIMES, AND THEY DONT SEEM TO BE ABLE TO REPAIR IT.NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK
NHTSA RECALL 01V154000/MANFACTURER'S RECALL 983. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER'S SHOP TO GET RECALL REPAIRS DONE THAT WAS SCHEDULED. AFTER SITTING FOR TWO HOURS, DEALER STATED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. CONSUMER INSISTED THAT DEALER HAD TO ORDER PARTS WHICH COULD TAKE UP TO 3 WEEKS TO GET, AND THEN THEY WILL RESCHEDULE …
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NHTSA RECALL 01V154000/MANFACTURER'S RECALL 983. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER'S SHOP TO GET RECALL REPAIRS DONE THAT WAS SCHEDULED. AFTER SITTING FOR TWO HOURS, DEALER STATED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. CONSUMER INSISTED THAT DEALER HAD TO ORDER PARTS WHICH COULD TAKE UP TO 3 WEEKS TO GET, AND THEN THEY WILL RESCHEDULE APPOINTMENT. *AK
WE HAVE REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR. IT IS MORE NOTICABLE AFTER IT RAINS. WHENEVER YOU PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THEY SQUEAL LOUDLY. WHEN WE HEARD ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE NEWS AND READ IT IN THE PAPER LAST MONTH, WE IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THEY SAID THEY HAD HEARD NOTHING ABOUT S…
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WE HAVE REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR. IT IS MORE NOTICABLE AFTER IT RAINS. WHENEVER YOU PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THEY SQUEAL LOUDLY. WHEN WE HEARD ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE NEWS AND READ IT IN THE PAPER LAST MONTH, WE IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THEY SAID THEY HAD HEARD NOTHING ABOUT SUCH A RECALL AND IT WAS PROBABLY A RUMOUR. WE FINALLY RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM DAIMLERCHRYSLER LAST THURSDAY ABOUT THE RECALL. WE AGAIN CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE STLIL HEARD NOTHING ABOUT IT AND DON'T EVEN KNOW IF THEY HAVE THE PARTS IN STOCK. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN RESOLVED A LONG TIME AGO. WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT AND THIS IS OUR ONLY VEHICLE. *AK
WHEN IT RAINS VEHICLE'S FLOOR FLOODS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP AT LEAST TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE SOME HOSES MISSING.*AK
CONSUMER CANNOT EXAMINE REAR BRAKES FOR WEAR WITHOUT HAVING TO TAKE BRAKE DRUM OFF. MANUFACTURER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS HIS RESPONSIBILITY TO COVER ALL COSTS IN REGARD TO BRAKE EXAMINATION, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED THIS WAY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
THERE IS A LOUD NOISE WHEN WEATHER IS COLD AND APPLYING TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION HAS A KNOCKING NOISE. THERE IS A WATER LEAK COMING INSIDE OF VEHICLE. TWO INCHES OF WATER WAS COMING INSIDE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT DRAINAGE HOLE WASN'T BIG ENOUGH. *AK
Official recalls
501V154000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
May 8, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN THE PRESENCE OF OIL AND HEAT, THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD SWELL AND LOOSEN FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
00V366000 · Child Seat
Nov 9, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
00V194000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Jul 17, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. VAPORS FROM THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM CAN CONDENSE AND FREEZE INSIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RELOCATE A PCV SYSTEM TUBE.
99V114000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
May 6, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED BETWEEN THE PIVOT TUBE AND THE ARM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS INADEQUATE WELDING COULD ALLOW THE TUBE TO SEPARATE FROM THE ARM, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM.
99V043000 · Air Bags:frontal
Mar 11, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONTAL (PASSENGER SIDE) AIR BAGS MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
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.
RQ99010 · Control Arm Welds
Opened Jun 1, 1999 · Closed Feb 5, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
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