Model year record

1996 PLYMOUTH Neon

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 476 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V075000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
151,800
Reported to NHTSA
1996-05-03
Owners notified
1996-06-10

Defect description

THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.

Safety risk

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT(S) WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT PRIOR TO PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V026000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

Component
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
15,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-02-05
Owners notified
1996-03-17

Defect description

AN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CAN SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE..

Safety risk

SHORTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAN CAUSE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS PROPERLY AND ANY WIRE THAT HAS BEEN DAMAGED WILL BE REPLACED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine11988,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4426,000 mi
Unknown or other23
Air bags: frontal2287,418 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1470,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1445,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components14
Power train: automatic transmission13
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1045,000 mi
Vehicle speed control10
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner9
Engine and engine cooling870,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery7
Electrical system6134,000 mi
Electrical system: horn6
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system5
Power train5
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar5
Structure: body: door5
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system4
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.4
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder4
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm4
Suspension: front4
Visibility: windshield4
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly3
Exterior lighting: turn signal3
Fuel system, gasoline3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3
Fuel system, other3
Seat belts3116,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3
Steering3
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3
Structure326,800 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear3
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)2
Exterior lighting2
Exterior lighting: tail lights2
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit2
Interior lighting2
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint2
Power train: manual transmission2
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2
Suspension2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Child seat1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel198,400 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Parking brake1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)162,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: axle hubs1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1
Service brakes, air: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Suspension: rear: springs1
Tires1102,850 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Wheels1

The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.