1999 Plymouth Neon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Neon years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Plymouth Neon. That ranks 6th out of 7 Neon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (30 complaints, 48%), typically at around 47,575 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 62owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Plymouth Neon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | 48% | 47,575 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 13% | 100,400 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 10% | 98,700 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 10% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 6% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 6% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 5% | 100,400 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 5% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 173,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Plymouth Neon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Plymouth Neon.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Safety belt cinching latch plate (PE02082) — opened Nov 6, 2002, closed Apr 23, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel gauge suddenly drops to empty. Even after a complete tank refill. It would seem to be an electrical malfunction in either the sensor or dash gauge itself. It can be "cleared" from being stuck on empty by shutting off the engine and then restarting it.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 plymouth neon, while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle overheated and the temperature gauge indicated hot. The contact attempted to shut off the vehicle, but the ignition key was too hot and failed to remove from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an…
Head gasket failure this is obviously an on going problem for this model car - car should be recalled or at very least repaired by chrysler. *tr
Air bag failure. Struck a deer in front of car. Front bumper, grill, hood, driver side front fender, headlight and windshield were damaged quite severely. Damage is approximately $4000. Speed was 45 mph. Deer was large buck, 12 points. Neither air bag deployed. *jb
Dt: the vehicle would not start,.opened the hood, looked like an electrical short, the wiring on the end glowed red right above the battery. Previously, there was an air conditioning problem, and the check engine light came on. They said it was a sensor. Also a trunk latch.*ak
Other Plymouth Neon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Neon | 49 | 2 |
| 2000 Neon | 141 | 5 |
| 1999 | 62 | 0 |
| 1998 Neon | 167 | 1 |
| 1997 Neon | 161 | 1 |
| 1996 Neon | 308 | 2 |
| 1995 Neon | 481 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Plymouth Neon?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 30 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Plymouth Neon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Plymouth Neon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Neon model years, the 1999 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.