Owners have filed 711 complaints
about the 1995 Plymouth Neon with NHTSA between 1995 and 2015.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 7 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 100
Against the median year of the Plymouth Neon. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
25.2% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 27
16% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
25,000 – 49,999 miles
416.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
624.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
832.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
728.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 1995peak 25Sep 2015
NHTSA investigations into the 1995 Plymouth Neon
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
DP03002Opened 7 May 2003Closed 22 Jul 2003STEERING:COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION
MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENT...
PE02082Opened 6 Nov 2002Closed 23 Apr 2003SEAT BELTS
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. 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.
PE98012Opened 26 Feb 1998Closed 23 Jun 1998ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNDERHOOD FIRES
EA98003Opened 30 Jan 1998Closed 5 Jan 2000AIR BAGS
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS
PE97042Opened 21 Sep 1997Closed 30 Jan 1998AIR BAGS
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
EA97009Opened 30 Apr 1997Closed 8 Oct 1997STEERING
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
PE97007Opened 31 Jan 1997Closed 7 Apr 1997ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ALLEGED FIRES IN STEERING COLUMN AREA
THE APPARENT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM IS THE ACCUMULATION OF BRASS POWDER, THAT WEARS OFF THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS INSIDE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH.THIS POWDER COLLECTS IN SMALL TRAILS OF GREASE THAT TRACK FROM ONE CONTACT TO ANOTHER.WHEN THE CONCENTRATION OF BRASS IN THE GREASE GETS HIGH ENOUGH, IT CAN CAUSE A HIGH RESISTANCE SHORT.THIS SHORT, IN TURN CAN IGNITE THE GREASE AND CAUSE SMOKE TO BE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.THE GREASE USED INSIDE THE SWITCH, AS WELL AS THE VARIOUS PLASTIC COMPONENTS IN THE COLUMN, ARE FIRE RETARDANT AND WILL NOT BURN WITHOUT A SUSTAINED HEAT SOURCE.THERE HAS BEEN...
PE96069Opened 26 Nov 1996Closed 30 Apr 1997STEERING
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
Recalls on the 1995 Plymouth Neon
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
97V169000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN UNDERBODY IMPACT.
Risk: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR.
96V228000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.
Risk: CORROSION OF THE TUBES CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID OR FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKES OR RESULT IN A FIRE.
96V075000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.
Risk: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT(S) WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT PRIOR TO PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
94V034000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE REAR BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING BRACKET SCREWS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE BRAKE HOSES TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION. THE UNRESTRAINED HOSES ARE THEN SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
Risk: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL REDUCE THE BRAKING PERFORMANCEOF THE VEHICLE, EXTEND STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
94V033000
POWER TRAIN
MOISTURE CAN GET INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CAUSING DRIVEABILITY MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING STALLING.
Risk: SHOULD DRIVE ABILITY MALFUNCTIONS OR STALLING OCCUR WHILETHE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR.
94V026000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE ABS BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REAR SEAL ALLOWS AIR TO ENTER THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING SPONGY BRAKES OR PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
Risk: AIR ENTERING THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OR PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 199717159,641 units in Canada
Steering
THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A SEVERE IMPACT TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. CORRECTION: STEERING COLUMN COUPLER WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE THAT COLLAPSES ON IMPACT.
Recall 199618633,158 units in Canada
Brakes
THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES MAY EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR. FAILURE OF THESE TUBES COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE AND/OR DIMINISHED BRAKING CAPACITY. CORRECTION: BRAKE, FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL VAPOUR TUBES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR THE PRESENCE OF RED CORROSION. ANY TUBES SHOWING EVIDENCE OF RED CORROSION WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RUBBER ISOLATOR REPLACED WITH A PLASTIC CLIP.
Recall 19960796,257 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain vehicles, the brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal. Brake fluid leakage may result in diminished effectiveness of one portion of the split brake system. Correction: Rear brake master cylinder piston assemblies will be replaced.
Recall 19940381,740 units in Canada
Electrical
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN ENGINE DIE OUT DUE TO MOISTURE IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CAUSED BY INADEQUATE POTTING MATERIAL SEALING. ALSO, THE REAR BRAKE LINES MAY BE OUT OF POSITION DUE TO FAILURE OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET SCREWS. CORRECTION: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND REAR BRAKE LINE BRACKET SCREWS WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Recall 1994024153 units in Canada
Brakes
VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REAR ABS BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SEAL THAT MAY ALLOW AIR INGESTION INTO THE CYLINDER AND CAUSE SPONGY BRAKE FEEL OR PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND SUSPECT MASTER CYLINDERS WILL BE REPLACED.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 60,000 milesDurham, NCFire
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER AND STEERING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V169000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #10767353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesDurham, NCFire
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER AND STEERING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V169000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #10767353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesDurham, NCFire
INTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER AND STEERING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V169000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #10767353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesDurham, NCFire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER AND STEERING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V169000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #10767353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 124,800 milesErie, CO1 injured
AIR BAGS
WHILE DRIVING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURIES TO OUR 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. SHE INCURRED IMPACT BURNS AND A SPRAIN TO HER LEFT WRIST.
NHTSA complaint #10238719 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Washington, DCCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
DURING IMPACT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSED NUMEROUS BURNS TO FACE, NECK, HANDS, CHEST ARMS AND SHOULDERS. *BF THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED.
NHTSA complaint #10095121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 60,000 milesDurham, NCFire
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER AND STEERING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V169000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #10767353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesDurham, NCFire
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER AND STEERING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V169000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #10767353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesDurham, NCFire
INTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER AND STEERING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V169000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #10767353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesDurham, NCFire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER AND STEERING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V169000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #10767353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 143,121 milesMuncie, IN
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
PRIMARY HOOD LATCH COMES UNLATCHED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER STATES THAT CABLE CONNECTING LATCH TO INTERIOR HAS STRETCHED OVER TIME LEADING TO THIS FAILURE - THIS IS A SERIOUS MVSS DESIGN DEFECT THAT COULD LEAD TO A FATALITY. DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR AT NO CHARGE.
NHTSA complaint #10370793 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 124,800 milesErie, CO1 injured
AIR BAGS
WHILE DRIVING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURIES TO OUR 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. SHE INCURRED IMPACT BURNS AND A SPRAIN TO HER LEFT WRIST.
NHTSA complaint #10238719 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesAtlanta, GA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON HAS BEEN RECALLED. HOWEVER, THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLEWAS NOT PART OF RECALL, CAMPAIGN # 94V033000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD POWER FAILURE THAT STARTED DURING 2004. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND HAS BEEN TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED HIS VEHICLE LOST POWER, BUT THE VEHICLES ENGINE CONTINUED TO STAY ON. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AND THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED VERY SLOWLY REGARDLESS OF THE PRESSURE EXERTED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON 1/2/07 WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST POWER ON THE HIGHWAY, BUT IT DID RESTART IMMEDIATELY.
NHTSA complaint #10177638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 104,000 milesShawano, WI
POWER TRAIN
A RECALL IS LISTED ON N.H.T.S.A. (NATIONAL HIGHWAY SAFETY TRAFFIC ASSOCIATION) FOR MY VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL/YEAR, FOR IT'S PCM-(POWER CONTROL MODULE). HOWEVER I DID CALL CHRYSLER, THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY DO "VIN FILTERING" DUE TO THEIR SELECTIVE "VIN FILTERING" MY CAR'S WAS NOT PUT ON THE LIST FOR THE RECALL OF THE PCM-(POWER CONTROL MODULE). MY VEHICLE STALLS SHUTS OFF OUT OF THE BLUE AND SHIFTS IMPROPERLY IN 2ND GEAR. THE RECALL# 94V033000 WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BECAUSE MY VIN. MY CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENCY, TOLD ME THAT MY VIN, "FELL THREW THE CRACKS". BECAUSE OF THIS I AM LEFT WITH A UNSAFE CAR. I WILL BE ALSO FILING SAFETY COMPLAINTS WITH MY CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENCY ABOUT THIS ISSUE/PROBLEM. MY HUSBAND WAS ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT YESTERDAY (03/29/06) BECAUSE IT SHUT OFF ON HIM ON HIS WAY TO HIS V.A. APT. THERE WERE 4 CARS BEHIND HIM AND A SEMI IN FRONT OF HIM. IT KILLS ME TO THINK WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF THE OTHER CARS DIDN'T REACT IN TIME. THANK GOD THE OTHER CARS REACTED FAST ENOUGH, BY TURNING INTO DIFFERENT LANES. AS THERE WAS NO PLACE FOR HIM TO PULL OFF ON.
NHTSA complaint #10154230 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Muncie, IN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NUMEROUS HEATING COOLING PROBLEMS. INCORRECT TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OVERHEATING, RADIATOR FANS NOT COMING ON, ERRATIC FAN OPERATION, WATER LEAKING IN FROM FIREWALL POURING INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR CAUSING BLOWN FUSES, FAULTY BLOWER MOTORS AND SOAKING CARPETS. WIRING PROBLEMS CAUSING FUSES TO BLOW WHEN FANS WOULD KICK ON, A/C WAS TURNED ON, OR DASH WOULD EMIT SMOKE WHEN THE PARKING BREAK WAS ENGAGED WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING, ERRATIC GAUGE CLUSTER, OFF AND ON GAUGES, INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10144880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Muncie, IN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NUMEROUS HEATING COOLING PROBLEMS. INCORRECT TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OVERHEATING, RADIATOR FANS NOT COMING ON, ERRATIC FAN OPERATION, WATER LEAKING IN FROM FIREWALL POURING INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR CAUSING BLOWN FUSES, FAULTY BLOWER MOTORS AND SOAKING CARPETS. WIRING PROBLEMS CAUSING FUSES TO BLOW WHEN FANS WOULD KICK ON, A/C WAS TURNED ON, OR DASH WOULD EMIT SMOKE WHEN THE PARKING BREAK WAS ENGAGED WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING, ERRATIC GAUGE CLUSTER, OFF AND ON GAUGES, INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10144880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Muncie, IN
STRUCTURE
NUMEROUS HEATING COOLING PROBLEMS. INCORRECT TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OVERHEATING, RADIATOR FANS NOT COMING ON, ERRATIC FAN OPERATION, WATER LEAKING IN FROM FIREWALL POURING INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR CAUSING BLOWN FUSES, FAULTY BLOWER MOTORS AND SOAKING CARPETS. WIRING PROBLEMS CAUSING FUSES TO BLOW WHEN FANS WOULD KICK ON, A/C WAS TURNED ON, OR DASH WOULD EMIT SMOKE WHEN THE PARKING BREAK WAS ENGAGED WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING, ERRATIC GAUGE CLUSTER, OFF AND ON GAUGES, INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10144880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Muncie, IN
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
TRUNK WOULD COME UN-LATCHED ON ITS OWN RESULTING IN THEFT OF PROPERTY FROM VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10144879 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 118,000 milesGarland, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
DUE TO CORROSION, THE BRAKE LINES RUPTURED WHILE I WAS BRAKING. I FEAR THAT THE CORROSION WILL ALSO LEAD TO FUEL LINE LEAKAGE. THERE IS AN EXISTING RECALL ON BOTH COMPONENTS, MY VIN# IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS CAMPAIGN NUMBER ON BRAKE LINES 96V2280000
NHTSA complaint #10136986 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 118,000 milesGarland, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
DUE TO CORROSION, THE BRAKE LINES RUPTURED WHILE I WAS BRAKING. I FEAR THAT THE CORROSION WILL ALSO LEAD TO FUEL LINE LEAKAGE. THERE IS AN EXISTING RECALL ON BOTH COMPONENTS, MY VIN# IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS CAMPAIGN NUMBER ON BRAKE LINES 96V2280000
NHTSA complaint #10136986 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 27,000 milesHendersonville, TN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I BOUGHT THIS CAR...WITH A TRADE IN WITH A PONTIAC BONNEVILLE..I HAD BAD LUCK WITH THIS NEON 1995 MODEL FROM DAY I DROVE..THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAIL AND THEY SOMETIMES WORK..LIKE EX..TO SEE HOW MUCH GAS, AND HOW FAST I AM GOING..ODOMETER..AND THE TEMP GAUGES..THEY WORK AND MOST OF THE TIME THEY DO NOT!..I ALSO SEEN A OIL LEAK AND THE CAR SEEMS TO USE ALOT OF OIL..AND A VERY BAD SMELL COMES FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD!...I AM SICK AND TIRED OF ME HAVING TO FIX SOMETHING THAT I FEEL IS THE DEFAULT OF THE MANUFACTURER OF PLY. NEON COMPANY SHOULD FIX THESE THINGS FREE OF CHARGE!!! I WISH SOMEBODY WILL CALL ME SOON AS POSSIBLE..I AM UNSURE OF HOW I WILL BE SAFE OR THE CAR CATCH ON FIRE WHILE ME & 2 KIDS ARE INSIDE OF IT..I FEEL THERE IS SOMETHING VERY WRONG WITH THIS NEON!! WHEN I PAID A TRADE IN FOR NICER CAR, I GOT THIS ONE BECAUSE IT WAS BETTER FUEL MILES BUT AFTER I GOT THIS CAR, I SEE THIS WAS A LEMON FROM DAY ONE AND I HAD THIS CAR FOR 2 YEARS AND THE INSTRUMENTS DROP ALL THE TIME, AND I FEEL IT'S THE CAR MANUFACTURE SHOULD FIX THIS IMMEDIATELY! I AM VERY UPSET AND HOPE YOU ALL SEE TO IT THAT I GET THIS CAR LOOKED INTO BY VIA PAID FOR BY PLY., MANUF...THANK YOU, WILLA IN TN.
NHTSA complaint #10134965 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesKirkville, NY
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWER CONTROL MODULE FOR THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE STALLED AND SHIFTED IMPROPERLY. RECALL 94V033000 WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN.
NHTSA complaint #10117201 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,000 milesHendersonville, TN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SOMETIMES DO NOT SHOW HOW MUCH GAS, OR TEMPT GAUGES DO NOT WORK...IT SEEMS IF IT IS COLD -OR DAMP-RAINING OUTSIDE- THE GAUGES DO NOT WORK...I HAVE A FEELING THERE IS MORE RECALLS ON MY PLYMOTH-NEON 1995.
NHTSA complaint #10112390 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,000 milesHendersonville, TN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SOMETIMES DO NOT SHOW HOW MUCH GAS, OR TEMPT GAUGES DO NOT WORK...IT SEEMS IF IT IS COLD -OR DAMP-RAINING OUTSIDE- THE GAUGES DO NOT WORK...I HAVE A FEELING THERE IS MORE RECALLS ON MY PLYMOTH-NEON 1995.
NHTSA complaint #10112390 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Washington, DCCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
DURING IMPACT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSED NUMEROUS BURNS TO FACE, NECK, HANDS, CHEST ARMS AND SHOULDERS. *BF THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED.
NHTSA complaint #10095121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
East Chicago, IN
STRUCTURE:BODY
MY GRANDFATHER OWNS A 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON AND THE PAINT IS CHIPPING OFF SO BADLY THAT IT IS TURNING WHITE AND I DON'T APPRECIATE IT. IT LOOKS CRAZY AND THAT IS NOT HOW A BUSINESS IS RAN. MY COUSIN HAS THE SAME EXACT CAR AND HER PAINT IS ALMOST 60% GONE AND THAT IS SO UNPROFESSIONAL SOMEONE NEEDS TO BE HELD RESPOSIBLE WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON HERE. IS ANYONE GOING TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE? WITH MALFUNCTIONS LIKE THIS I WILL NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY AGAIN. AND I WILL ALSO LET EVERY PERSON THAT WILL LISTEN HOW HORRIBLE THIS COMPANY TREATS ITS CONSUMERS.
NHTSA complaint #10091379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wallington, NJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE VEHICLE'S HEAD GASKET BLEW.*MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET .
NHTSA complaint #10089546 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tacoma, WA
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
TO PROPERLY INSTALL A CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE REAR ON EITHER SIDE ( I HAVE TWO CHILDREN AND CANNOT USE THE CENTER) THE SEAT HAS TO BE ALMOST ALL THE WAY BY THE DOOR BECAUSE OF WHERE THE LATCHES ARE POSITIONED IN THE REAR, WHICH SEEMS VERY UNSAFE TO HAVE THEM THAT CLOSE TO THE DOORS IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE BEEN THROUGH FOUR DIFFRENT CHILD SEATS AND HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEM ALL.
NHTSA complaint #10082805 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesHuntington Beach, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK HAD A SMALL EXTRA HOLE IN IT WHICH WAS PLUGGED BY A SMALL VINYL PLUG. IT APPEARED THAT HE FUEL ATE THROUGH THE PLASTIC PLUG AND ALLOWED FUEL TO LEAK OUT. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10073578 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesClarksburg, WVCrash
POWER TRAIN
BRAKES FAILED TO WORK RIGHT WHEN MY BOYFRIEND WRECKED THE CAR WHICH THEN MADE HIM HIT THE GUARD RAIL. THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T COME OUT. WE CONTACTED THE PLACE WE GOT THE CAR FROM BUT THEY COULD NOT TELL US ANYTHING. THEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT OF IT ON OCTOBER 1, 2003. THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION EXPLODED. WE WERE TOLD THE PLACE WE BOUGHT IT FROM DID NOT PUT IN NEW CLUTCH AND PRESSURE PLATE AND THROW OUT BEARINGS IN WHEN WE HAD JUST BOUGHT IT. WE HAD TOLD THEM THE CLUTCH WAS MAKING NOISE. THEY WOULD NOT FIXED IT. THEY SAID IT WAS NOTHING WHEN I TOOK IT IN; THAT'S JUST NEONS THEY SAID... MY BIGGEST CONCERN BESIDE THE TRANNY AND CLUTCH IS THE AIR BAGS NOT COMING OUT AT ALL...
NHTSA complaint #10071032 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesClarksburg, WVCrash
AIR BAGS
BRAKES FAILED TO WORK RIGHT WHEN MY BOYFRIEND WRECKED THE CAR WHICH THEN MADE HIM HIT THE GUARD RAIL. THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T COME OUT. WE CONTACTED THE PLACE WE GOT THE CAR FROM BUT THEY COULD NOT TELL US ANYTHING. THEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT OF IT ON OCTOBER 1, 2003. THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION EXPLODED. WE WERE TOLD THE PLACE WE BOUGHT IT FROM DID NOT PUT IN NEW CLUTCH AND PRESSURE PLATE AND THROW OUT BEARINGS IN WHEN WE HAD JUST BOUGHT IT. WE HAD TOLD THEM THE CLUTCH WAS MAKING NOISE. THEY WOULD NOT FIXED IT. THEY SAID IT WAS NOTHING WHEN I TOOK IT IN; THAT'S JUST NEONS THEY SAID... MY BIGGEST CONCERN BESIDE THE TRANNY AND CLUTCH IS THE AIR BAGS NOT COMING OUT AT ALL...
NHTSA complaint #10071032 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.