Model year record

2000 PLYMOUTH Neon

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 199 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V154000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
353,000
Reported to NHTSA
2001-05-08
Owners notified
2001-07-02

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN THE PRESENCE OF OIL AND HEAT, THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD SWELL AND LOOSEN FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V366000

Child seat

Component
Child seat
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,211,756
Reported to NHTSA
2000-11-09
Owners notified
2000-11-12

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V194000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
263,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-07-17
Owners notified
2000-08-21

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. VAPORS FROM THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM CAN CONDENSE AND FREEZE INSIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.

Safety risk

THIS CAN PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RELOCATE A PCV SYSTEM TUBE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V114000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
744
Reported to NHTSA
1999-05-06
Owners notified
1999-05-31

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED BETWEEN THE PIVOT TUBE AND THE ARM.

Safety risk

THIS INADEQUATE WELDING COULD ALLOW THE TUBE TO SEPARATE FROM THE ARM, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V043000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
488
Reported to NHTSA
1999-03-11
Owners notified
1999-04-05

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONTAL (PASSENGER SIDE) AIR BAGS MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal1341,500 mi
Vehicle speed control11100,000 mi
Unknown or other842,000 mi
Air bags775,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic725,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components7
Engine and engine cooling: engine65 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum6
Fuel system, gasoline574,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission550,672 mi
Structure: body5145,000 mi
Suspension5105,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal538,000 mi
Electrical system: horn475,000 mi
Air bags: side/window3
Electrical system3250,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling3100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3
Steering372,000 mi
Structure: body: door3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery225,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch261,547 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly253,500 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Exterior lighting2250,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch297,400 mi
Power train: manual transmission2
Seat belts291,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Seat belts: rear/other2111,111 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2
Steering: column2
Steering: rack and pinion: rack252,476 mi
Structure2
Structure: body: trunk lid2
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm290,000 mi
Tires296,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash156,500 mi
Engine1105,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)170,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle hubs1
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly190,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields148,000 mi
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1118,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Unknown136,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control175,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: windshield1
Wheels1170,000 mi

The 1999 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 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.

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.