2001 Plymouth Neon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Neon years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 7th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Plymouth Neon. That ranks 7th out of 7 Neon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (14 complaints, 29%), typically at around 36,500 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 49owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 14 | 29% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 12 | 24% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 14% | 42,193 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 12% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 10% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 8% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 6% | 22,363 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 6% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 6% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 6% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% | 137,566 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 215,132 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 215,132 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Plymouth Neon recalls (2)
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.
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.
I was driving my 2001 with only 65,000 miles on it and heard a loud bang. I was able to bring it to my mechanic and he said the front end rotted out.its a good thing i was going slow or i could have been severly injured.in addition when it rains the floor boards and trunk well fill with water.this…
Sagging gas tank due to broken strap. Drive train shudder and clunk due to stretched drive/engine mounts.
A mechanic was checking the front suspension of my car while performing a routine oil change when he noticed an excessive amount of rust and several cracks forming in the sub frame. *tr
2001 plymouth neon, right front tire blew out. *bf the vehicle suffered damage. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0164-91)*jb updated 05/13/10 *bf
Broken tie rod ends both sides, transmission failure, head gasket failure, read door driver's side will not close at all, trunk will not unlock with key, brakes wear every 3 to 4 months, high rate of oil burn off. The car had less than 60,000 miles on it. *tr
Other Plymouth Neon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 49 | 2 |
| 2000 Neon | 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 2001 Plymouth Neon?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Plymouth Neon?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.