Model year record

1996 Plymouth Neon

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

Plymouth Neon, 1995–2001 generation
Pictured: the 1995–2001 generation. Bull-Doser, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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