Nissan 350Z vs Plymouth Neon
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Nissan 350Z | Plymouth Neon |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 815 | 2,016 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2009 | 1994–2001 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 42 | 230 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 66 |
| Injuries reported | 28 | 161 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 11 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.4% | 23.2% |
Nissan 350Z by year
What breaks
Suspension
149
18.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
143
17.5%
Engine & Cooling
119
14.6%
Tires
112
13.7%
Airbags
89
10.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
39
4.8%
Wheels
34
4.2%
Electrical System
24
2.9%
Plymouth Neon by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
625
31.0%
Brakes
233
11.6%
Electrical System
170
8.4%
Airbags
169
8.4%
Steering
119
5.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
114
5.7%
Other & Unspecified
81
4.0%
Body & Structure
75
3.7%