Plymouth Neon Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Plymouth Neon across 7 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (54). The words owners use most often: “wiring harness” (13% of reports).
- 144electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 31%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Wiring harness: mentioned in 18 of 144 complaints (13%)
- Head gasket: mentioned in 11 of 144 complaints (8%)
- Oil leak: mentioned in 8 of 144 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 21 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 144 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 18 a fire, 3 an injury.
Plymouth Neon electrical system complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Model years: 1996
Problem: An engine wiring harness can short circuit due to contact with the exhaust gas recirculation tube..
Risk: Shorting of the wiring harness can cause various electrical malfunctions, including engine stalling.
Fix: Dealers will reroute the engine wiring harness properly and any wire that has been damaged will be replaced.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Dbr2 not working or obd 2 not working when plug in obd reader no sign of workingness on vehicle
I was driving when the instrument cluster gauges started moving up and down like if the instrument cluster was making false contact with the connector to get a calibrated read on the speed, gasoline, temperature gauges
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Plymouth Neons have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 144 owner complaints about electrical system for the Plymouth Neon. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Plymouth Neon electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Plymouth Neon?
The most frequent phrase is “wiring harness”, in 18 of 144 complaints, followed by “head gasket” (11).
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