Tl* the contact owns a 200 plymouth neon. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lowered to the ground and both front tires blew out. The contacted called roadside assistance who determined that the jack went through the frame. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the frame was rusted. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 170,000.
2000 Plymouth Neon body problems
13 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body5
- Body: door3
- Body: trunk lid2
- Frame and members: underbody shields1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Plymouth Neon body problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Plymouth Neon body
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2000 Plymouth Neon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Approaching a stop sign, the vehicle suddenly came to a jarring stop after the right front wheel hit a small recessed gas company access cover, perhaps 2" deep and 6" in diameter. The frame member between the two front wheels cracked right through in a shower of rust. Fortunately this did not happen at higher speeds or major injuries could have occurred. 12 years seems too soon for this kind of undercarriage wear to have occurred. Car is scrap now but had been running well.
Water is coming in the trunk somehow seeping inside the spare tire area and leaking into the back of the car soaking the back floor boards. / strong gas smell in my car when operating - so bad that the windows have to cracked for fresh air - cannot find any leaks- my grandchildren are being transported in my car daily- was told that this does not sound like a defect and I will be responsible for any cost - problem since around november 2004 / brakes squeal everytime I brake -had new rotors and brake pads installed december 2003 - noise is so loud sometimes it is embarrassing.
Puddles of water in the rear passenger compartment after a rainfall. I have put november 5, 2004 but it has happened twice before.
There is an excessive amount of rust forming on the unibody structure behind the front frame support that spans the width of the car. Large pieces of flaking metal are coming off and there are holes through the metal. I fear the integraty and the streangth of the body is being weakened.
While traveling on highway there is a knocking and vibration underneath the vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem.
There is leakage of water in the trunk of the vehicle after it rains or after a car wash. Contacted dealer.
Consumer has numerous problems, air condition burned out , and locks will not unlock. Consumer was locked in for an hour, black smoke came from air conditioning while she was inside of vehicle. Also, gasket had to replaced numerous times. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak
There is a loud noise when weather is cold and applying transmission. Transmission has a knocking noise. There is a water leak coming inside of vehicle. Two inches of water was coming inside. Dealership is aware of the problem. Mechanic told her that drainage hole wasn't big enough.
While wiping the rear window noticed water on back seat and on floor of vehicle. Consumer pulled spar tire out, and noticed mold and water under tire in trunk.
Questions about the 2000 Plymouth Neon body
Does the 2000 Plymouth Neon have body problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the body of the 2000 Plymouth Neon, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Plymouth Neon body problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Plymouth Neon body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Plymouth Neon have the most body problems?
The Plymouth Neon model years with the most body complaints are 1995 (17 complaints), 2000 (13 complaints) and 1998 (10 complaints).
Other 2000 Plymouth Neon problems
Brakes 36Airbags 23Engine 21Acceleration 18Electrical 15Steering 11Suspension 10Transmission 10Fuel system 7Seat belts 7Lights 5Visibility 3Tires 2Wheels 1
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