IllustrationCONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 60 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S/ PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
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
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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
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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 reportsCONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, AND SHE NOTICED THAT CAR WAS SHAKING, AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE STARTED STALLING. CONSUMER VEERED OVER INTO THE SHOULDERS, AND THEN SHE GOT THE VEHICLE TO START BACKING UP. *ML
REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH KEEPS ON BREAKING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE CLIP ON THE LATCH THAT BROKE. CONSUMER HAD IT REPAIRED 4 TIMES. CONSUMER FEARS FOR THE SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON LOCAL STREET, TRAVELING 25MPH VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED SUDDENLY, AND COLLIDED WITH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. HASN'T CONTACTED DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER YET. *AK
HORN IS LOCATED ABOVE THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WELL. THE HORN FAILS WHEN IT GETS WET. LIVING AND WORKING IN THE LOW COUNTRY, IT IS HARD NOT TO DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED AREAS SINCE IT FLOODS EVERYTIME IT RAINS. WHEN I GO THROUGH A FLOODED AREA (FLOODED BEING NOT MORE THAN 1 FOOT) WATER GETS INTO THE HORN AND IT STOPS WORKING. I CANNO…
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HORN IS LOCATED ABOVE THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WELL. THE HORN FAILS WHEN IT GETS WET. LIVING AND WORKING IN THE LOW COUNTRY, IT IS HARD NOT TO DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED AREAS SINCE IT FLOODS EVERYTIME IT RAINS. WHEN I GO THROUGH A FLOODED AREA (FLOODED BEING NOT MORE THAN 1 FOOT) WATER GETS INTO THE HORN AND IT STOPS WORKING. I CANNOT ALWAYS AVOID THESE AREAS, ESPECIALLY IF THE ENTIRE ROAD IS UNDER WATER. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO REPLACE THE HORN AFTER EVERY STORM WE GET. THE CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, SO I HAVENT HAD TO PAY ANYTHING YET. I FEEL THAT THEY SHOULD MOVE THE HORN TO A SAFER, DRYER AREA IN THE CAR. *AK
WHEN LOCKING DOOR WITH ALARM OR MANUALLY, DOORS WILL UNLOCK RIGHT AWAY WITHOUT A REASON. *AK
FRONT WINDSHIELD WARPED AND CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER NOTIFIED AND WAITING ON REPLACEMENT OF GLASS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 65 MPH OR HIGHER STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES BACK AND FORTH. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. ALL 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED ONCE, AND THE 2 FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED AT SEPARATE TIMES. ALL WHEELS HAVE BEEN BALANCED 3 TIMES, AND WHEELS ALIGNED, WHICH DID NOT CORREC…
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WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 65 MPH OR HIGHER STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES BACK AND FORTH. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. ALL 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED ONCE, AND THE 2 FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED AT SEPARATE TIMES. ALL WHEELS HAVE BEEN BALANCED 3 TIMES, AND WHEELS ALIGNED, WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHEN TURNING THE SPRING IT FEELS HEAVY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHETHER GOING FORWARD OR BACKWARDS. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD NEEDED TO REPLACE THE STEERING PULLEY AND STEERING PUMP. *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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