Tl* the contacts owns a 2000 plymouth neon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal became detached without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither manufacturer nor the dealer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,550.
2000 Plymouth Neon acceleration problems
18 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 8 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- crashes
- 8
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal5
- Linkages1
- Cruise control1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Plymouth Neon acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger cars. Vapors from the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system can condense and freeze inside of the throttle body when the vehicle is operated in extremely cold ambient temperatures.
- Risk
- This can prevent the throttle from fully returning to idle, which could cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace and relocate a pcv system tube.
Recall number 00V194000 · Recall details
What 2000 Plymouth Neon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 plymouth neon. While driving 50 MPH, the contact heard a popping noise and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal shifted to the left and became detached. The dealer (autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram mobile, 3118 government blvd, mobile, al 36606, (251)-202-2253) was contacted to confirm recall information and to schedule a diagnostic appointment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there were no recalls. The contact was advised to call the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 plymouth neon. While attempting to park, the contact changed gears into reverse and the vehicle shut off. She restarted the vehicle and shifted into park; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate on its own. The brakes failed to work when the pedal was depressed. The contact was able to shift into park, but the vehicle shut off a few minutes later. She waited a while before restarting the vehicle and it returned to normal. She will take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.
2000 neon my air bags and cruise control and horn are not working. I need a clockspring assembly and this has happen to other car same yr and they will not do any thing about it can you help me.
Problems wtih vehicle's brakes and gas tank. *mr there were brake problems and the gas tank had fallen out of the vehicle. The service department claimed that nothing was wrong with the vehicle and that it was normal for the engine to race. The fuel pump seal was found leaking.
Faulty spot welds on the metal bracket thats holds the accelerator pedal assembly to the firewall broke loose. Spot welds full of air pockets. Showed it to the dealer, but they would not honor the defect. 38000 miles and its real nice to have the gas pedal to hang by the throttle cable. Thank goodness it happened in the driveway and not pulling out into traffic!
I was driving down the road, came to a complete stop to allow a vehicle with a blow out to get off the road. I started to accelerate, looked at the car with the blow out and apparently a truck in front of me felt the same way because when I looked up he had come to a stop and I couldn't stop before hitting him. I was going 15 MPH. My air bags didn't deploy. I didn't even scratch the other vehicle but within seconds a fire started coming out where the windshield wipers were, in a matter of minutes my car was enguled. The front of my car had little damage but the fire engulfed the rest.
While applying the gas pedal vehicle suddenly accelerated. Driver could not maintain control of the vehicle, and rear ended another vehicle. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries, and vehicle was totaled.
Engine oil leaks three set of head gaskets/ transmission slipping rebuilt three times/ powersteering pump replaced 2 times / speed contol doesn't work because clocking spring defective in air bag control/ dealer stated tha manufacture would on pay for parts only and the coustomer would have to pay the labor out of the two plus years that I have owned this car it has been in the shop for at least 6 months
Consumer was approaching an intersection and applied brakes and vehicle started speeding up. He lost control of vehicle and hit another motorist. Dealership was aware of problem.ak
Questions about the 2000 Plymouth Neon acceleration
Does the 2000 Plymouth Neon have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the acceleration of the 2000 Plymouth Neon, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Plymouth Neon acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Plymouth Neon acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 00V194000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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).
Other 2000 Plymouth Neon problems
Brakes 36Airbags 23Engine 21Electrical 15Body 13Steering 11Suspension 10Transmission 10Fuel system 7Seat belts 7Lights 5Visibility 3Tires 2Wheels 1
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