2000 Plymouth Neon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Neon years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Plymouth Neon. That ranks 5th out of 7 Neon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (36 complaints, 26%), typically at around 62,500 miles. Complaints mention 29 crashes, 5 fires, 23 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 141owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 29complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 36 | 26% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 23 | 16% | 59,214 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 14% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 13% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 15 | 11% | 78,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 13 | 9% | 96,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 8% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 7% | 61,186 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 7% | 111,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 6% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 5% | 101,056 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 4% | 95,491 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 4% | 173,700 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | 114,005 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 170,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Plymouth Neon recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. In the presence of oil and heat, the brake booster vacuum hose could swell and loosen from the intake manifold.
Risk: This could cause a loss of power brake assist and an increase in engine idle speed.
Fix: 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.
Child seat
Problem: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: 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.
Risk: This can prevent the throttle from fully returning to idle, which could cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace and relocate a pcv system tube.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower control arms may have been inadequately welded between the pivot tube and the arm.
Risk: This inadequate welding could allow the tube to separate from the arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will replace the lower control arm.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some frontal (passenger side) air bags may not inflate properly.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the passenger may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag module on the passenger side.
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.
- Control arm welds (RQ99010) — opened Jun 1, 1999, closed Feb 5, 2001, led to recall 99V114000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contacts owns a 2000 plymouth neon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal became detached without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither manufacturer nor the dealer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
Tl* the contact owns a 200 plymouth neon. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle lowered to the ground and both front tires blew out. The contacted called roadside assistance who determined that the jack went through the frame. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the frame…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH NEON. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SHIFTED TO THE LEFT AND BECAME DETACHED. THE DEALER (AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM MOBILE, 3118 GOVERNMENT…
I started my car getting ready to leave my house at night, turned on the headlights after starting. Then i smelled a plastic burning smell and shortly smoke began to come out of the area around the instrument cluster and steering wheel. I turned off the lights and the car but smoke still came out…
Frame of car was so rusted that the actual engine mounting system broke in half., lost control of steering and movement. My daughter was driving and the car began to shake she lost control of the steering then it stopped moving though the car was still in drive. Car was moving on a city street and…
Other Plymouth Neon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Neon | 49 | 2 |
| 2000 | 141 | 5 |
| 1999 Neon | 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 2000 Plymouth Neon?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 36 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Plymouth Neon?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.