Model year record

1998 Plymouth Neon

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 237 owner complaints on file.

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

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V001000

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
3,683
Reported to NHTSA
1999-01-07
Owners notified
1999-02-02

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY BE MISSING SPOT WELDS.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN STRUCTURAL CRACKS IN THE BODY, AND REDUCED CRASH PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ANY MISSING WELDS, AND WILL HAVE STRUCTURAL RIVETS INSTALLED IN PLACE OF THE MISSING WELDS.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine6953,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1570,150 mi
Air bags: frontal1490,000 mi
Suspension: front8—
Engine and engine cooling766,123 mi
Power train: automatic transmission661,550 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5—
Unknown or other5—
Vehicle speed control561,550 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly5—
Power train: manual transmission4—
Structure: body: trunk lid436,000 mi
Air bags3—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3114,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3—
Structure: body3—
Suspension3—
Air bags: side/window265,000 mi
Electrical system274,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Exterior lighting: brake lights261,550 mi
Fuel system, gasoline2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Suspension: rear2—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1—
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery175,600 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings175,600 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail175,600 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors175,600 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump1110,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: driveline1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Steering1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Structure165,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—

The 1997 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1999 model has 3 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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