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Plymouth Neon water leak problems

14 of the 1,368 owner complaints about the Plymouth Neon describe water leaks into the cabin, most of them for the 2000 model year.

owner complaints
14
worst model year
2000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below

By model year

  • 2001
    1
  • 2000
    6
  • 1998
    2
  • 1996
    4
  • 1995
    1

What owners say

Filed Jun 1, 2009 · Engine · 129,725 miles · KY · 1 injury

I have a 2000 plymouth neon and I was driving down the road the car stalls and was leaking water from the side of the motor I get out to check it car was in park but the car started rolling and ran over my foot.

Filed Nov 9, 2006 · Body · NY

My car is leaking water in to the trunk, spare tire well, under my back seat and the back floors. My mother had the same problem with her neon. I just spoke to a woman who owns a neon and she is having the same problem. There has to be a defect somewhere for this many people to have the same problem.

Filed Dec 10, 2005 · Body, Electrical · IN

Numerous heating cooling problems. Incorrect temperature gauge, overheating, radiator fans not coming on, erratic fan operation, water leaking in from firewall pouring into the blower motor causing blown fuses, faulty blower motors and soaking carpets. Wiring problems causing fuses to blow when fans would kick on, A/C was turned on, or dash would emit smoke when the parking break was engaged with the vehicle running, erratic gauge cluster, off and on gauges, interior lights failure.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 82,000 miles · NC

Water leakage in trunk area, and rear of the car floor boards, saturated.

Filed Oct 29, 2003 · Body, Engine · 36,000 miles · NC

My car leaks water. My trunk leaks and the rear floor leaks on both sides. What is causing this it has done this since I have had the car but it has gotten worse. I have also replaced the engine at 36000 miles.

Filed Aug 6, 2002 · Engine · NY

In april 2000, head gasket blew, was informed by mechanic to call chrysler corp. Called them and they sent me to chrysler dealer. Had to pay 195 for diagnostic test. They repaired the head gasket. Aslo informed them of water entering the rear of the car thru side windows. They claimed they water tested it and found no water leak. Now 26 months later, noticed another leak, took to mechanic was told head gasket needs replacing. Contact chrysler, they said it was not under warranty. When is someone going to look into this. My complaint makes 108 on head gaskets only. That is 108 people who have spent monies on something that should be recalled. If this is not resolved chrylser/plymouth will have lost another customer. Does someone have to die in order for something to be done?

Filed Jul 2, 2002 · Engine · NY

There were problems with water leaks. Puddles of water can be found in vehicle. The carpeting had to be replaced. *tt the consumer had to replace the head gasket, rear main seal, valve rocker.

Filed Jan 30, 2002 · Body · VA

There is leakage of water in the trunk of the vehicle after it rains or after a car wash. Contacted dealer.

Filed Dec 18, 2001 · Acceleration, Fuel system · TX

I have taken this car to charlie thomas service dept. Multiple times for repairs on this throttle body that sticks open and accelerates my vehicle to where I have to slam on the brakes. There is a recall for the injection system that causes the throttle body to become "carboned up" but the service dept will not honor this recall. I am also having problems with the brakes and the service dept says this is normal. They are making a very loud squealing noise when I first start driving, yet they charged me to repair the problem and then tell me that it is normal. Who do I contact to see about being reimbursed for those charges. I would like to also report that my car has a water leak that took them almost 2 1/2 weeks to locate and it has ruined my carpet padding. Who do I report this to. The leak was coming from the trunk. I would like to report this service dept to the correct organization about their service. I am quite sure it is not normal to have my accelerator stick while I am driving yet that is what this service dept is saying is normal when the car is cold. Well it happens when the car has warmed up and been driven for awhile. Thank you for reading my complaint and please contact me via email, phone, or mail.

Filed Jun 28, 2001 · Body, Transmission · 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.

Related recalls

Structure: bodyReported January 7, 1999 · 3,683 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear suspension crossmember may be missing spot welds.
Risk
This condition can result in structural cracks in the body, and reduced crash protection in the event of a rear impact.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for any missing welds, and will have structural rivets installed in place of the missing welds.

Recall number 99V001000 · Recall details

Questions about the Plymouth Neon water leak

Which Plymouth Neon years have water leaks into the cabin problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2000 (6 complaints), 1996 (4 complaints) and 1998 (2 complaints).

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