Plymouth Neon years to avoid
No model year of the Plymouth Neon stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Plymouth Neon years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Plymouth Neon complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Plymouth Neon problems
All model years combined.
- Engine567
- Brakes201
- Airbags158
- Electrical143
- Steering110
- Transmission107
- Body65
- Fuel system63
- Acceleration57
- Suspension53
- Lights47
- Visibility46
Most reported problems on the Plymouth Neon
Stalling 57Fire or smoke 49Overheating 38Grinding brakes 33Brake failure 33ABS 21Headlights 19Power steering loss 15
Plymouth Neon problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 75 | 49 | Brakes | 60,000 | 2 | 15 | |
| 2000 | - | 141 | Brakes | 75,000 | 5 | 29 | |
| 1999 | - | 62 | Engine | 52,000 | 0 | 8 | |
| 1998 | - | 166 | Engine | 66,123 | 1 | 20 | |
| 1997 | - | 161 | Engine | 65,000 | 1 | 19 | |
| 1996 | - | 308 | Engine | 83,000 | 2 | 32 | |
| 1995 | - | 478 | Engine | 85,000 | 6 | 57 | |
| 1994 | - | 3 | Airbags | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 14
Questions about the Plymouth Neon
What years of the Plymouth Neon should you avoid?
No single model year of the Plymouth Neon has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Plymouth Neon?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Plymouth Neon?
Engine, with 567 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (201) and airbags (158).
How many recalls does the Plymouth Neon have?
14 recalls between 1994 and 2001. The 1995 model year has the most, with 6.
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