Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was in a drive-thru, both frontal airbags deployed. The contact was not in the vehicle when this occurred, but stated nothing was hit or run over. Both front windows shattered and the occupants sustained minor injuries. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic.
1997 Plymouth Neon airbags problems
16 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). 9 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- crashes
- 9
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal12
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Plymouth Neon airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.
- Risk
- Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.
Recall number 97V080000 · Recall details
What 1997 Plymouth Neon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While reversing both frontal air bags deployed prematurely. Driver sustained light bruises and eye irritation from the contents of the air bags.
Both air bags did not deploy during an accident, driver and passenger suffered serious injuries.
Consumer has a brake problem. When applying brakes there is noise. Also, engine head gasket had an oil leak, and she took it to the garage. Then, she took vehicle back to dealership. Mechanic replaced head gasket. Brake drum was pitted, and mechanic told her that nothing was wrong. Finally, passenger's airbag panel was bulging on the dashboard. There were no lights on the airbag modular.
Airbags deployed unexpectedly and suddenly, resulting in minor injuries. A recall has been issued on the vehicle for inadvertent deployment of the airbags. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Manufacturer has been notified.
Vehicle was involved in a direct frontal collision. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, and seat belt did not retract, resulting in minor injuries. Vehicle was totalled.the dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which driver's air bag deployed and caught on fire. The airbag on the passenger side had a hole burning in the middle right after the impact. The fire burned the passenger's clothing and skin. Cause unknown. *ak
Consumer was involved in a 40 MPH frontal collision in which the driver's air bag deployed and caught on fire. The airbag on the passenger side deployed, but not completely and also caught on fire. *ak
I just found out about this recall for the 1997 neon's. However the biggest problem is that the paint is peeling off the entire car. I've tried several times to resolve this problem with both the dealer and the maker,to no avail. What is my recourse? Thank-you!
While traveling at 65 MPH this vehicle was struck from the rear. Vehicle spinned out in the middele of the highway and was hit four more times. The air bags did not deploy. Dealer has not been contacted.
Questions about the 1997 Plymouth Neon airbags
Does the 1997 Plymouth Neon have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the airbags of the 1997 Plymouth Neon, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Plymouth Neon airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Plymouth Neon airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V080000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Plymouth Neon have bad airbags?
The Plymouth Neon model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (60 complaints), 2000 (23 complaints) and 1996 (22 complaints).
Other 1997 Plymouth Neon problems
Engine 103Transmission 14Brakes 12Body 9Electrical 8Steering 6Lights 5Seat belts 5Suspension 5Tires 5Fuel system 4Visibility 4Acceleration 3Locks 2Seats 1
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