1996 Plymouth Neon acceleration problems

11 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Accelerator pedal
2
Linkages
1
Cruise control
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

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150k-175k

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200k+

Plymouth Neon acceleration problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Plymouth Neon owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 31, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

I was driving when the instrument cluster gauges started moving up and down like if the instrument cluster was making false contact with the connector to get a calibrated read on the speed, gasoline, temperature gauges

Filed Mar 4, 2005 · Acceleration, Engine · IL

Vehicle stalled unexpectedly at various speeds when on the road. Occasionally, the left turn signal did not operate, which did not inform other drivers when making turns. Cruise control did not operate, as well preventing the vehicle from increasing or decreasing speed.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

While driving, front disc brakes will not release all the way causing them to wear easily because of constant driving with them engaged, all brakes failed leaving consumer without brakes at all.

Filed Jun 22, 2000 · Acceleration, Engine · IA

Consumer pushed the cancel button on the cruise control to slow down while approaching a stop sign, instead of slowing down the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. Nlm

Filed Jul 29, 1998 · Acceleration · PA

While driving engine revs up without notice. Also engine revs when brakes are applied which causes the vehicle to jerk forward. Dealer currently has vehicle.

Filed Jul 13, 1998 · Acceleration · MN

Consumer complaint was while driving on the highway, going into town at 25 MPH, accelerator pedal went down to the floor, and vehicle started to accelerate at high speed. Consumer had to put vehicle into neutral and turn off the key to get the vehicle to decrease its speed. Dealer notified and inspection is being made of vehicle.

Filed Apr 22, 1998 · Acceleration, Engine · CT

Transmission/torque converter failed four times.

Filed Dec 17, 1997 · Acceleration · FL · crash · 1 injury

When shifting from park into drive, vehicle suddenly accelerated, did not respond to brake and was out of control.

Filed Dec 16, 1997 · Acceleration · FL · crash · 1 injury

Throttle stuck wide open, vehicle went out of control, resulting in a crash/injuries. Vehicle sustained extensive damage.

Filed Mar 13, 1997 · Acceleration, Steering · PA

The car needs a new steering column. When applying the brakes the accelerator pedal sticks. The has automatic transmisson.

Questions about the 1996 Plymouth Neon acceleration

Does the 1996 Plymouth Neon have acceleration problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the acceleration of the 1996 Plymouth Neon, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Plymouth Neon acceleration problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Plymouth Neon acceleration?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Plymouth Neon have the most acceleration problems?

The Plymouth Neon model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2000 (18 complaints), 1995 (13 complaints) and 1996 (11 complaints).