2000 Plymouth Neon problems
The Neon is a compact car that was built from in January 1994 until 2005 by the American Chrysler Corporation over two generations. It has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout and came in two-door and four-door sedan body styles. In the United States it was sold as either a Dodge or a Plymouth, while in Europe, Mexico, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Egypt, Australia, South Africa, and South America it was branded as a Chrysler, the Neon was offered in multiple versions and configurations over its production life, which lasted from the 1995 model year until 2005. The Neon nameplate was subsequently resurrected in 2016 for the Dodge Neon, a rebadged variant of Fiat Tipo sedan for the Mexican market.
1991 concept car
The Neon nameplate first appeared as a concept car in 1991 under the Dodge brand. Although radically styled and clearly not production-ready featuring sliding suicide doors, the Neon concept resembled the future production vehicle.
The Neon concept was designed by Chrysler designers who had joined the company from Chrysler's buyout of American Motors Corporation (AMC) in 1987.
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Common 2000 Plymouth Neon problems
The 2000 Plymouth Neon is known for several common problems, primarily related to its engine, transmission, and electrical system.
- Gauges Going Haywire: Some owners have experienced their gauges going haywire, which can be a sign of various electrical issues. This problem can be caused by a faulty instrument cluster or wiring issues, which can lead to inaccurate readings and potential safety hazards.
- Oil in Coolant Reservoir: Another common problem is finding oil in the coolant reservoir, which can indicate a head gasket leak or other engine issues. This problem can lead to severe engine damage if not addressed promptly.
- Power Steering Belt Tensioner Failure: The power steering belt tensioner is known to fail in the 2000 Plymouth Neon, causing squeaking noises in the serpentine belt. This issue can lead to power steering failure and affect the overall drivability of the vehicle.
- Transmission Failure: Transmission failure is a common problem in the 2000 Plymouth Neon, with many owners reporting issues such as difficulty shifting into reverse or drive, transmission slipping, and complete failure. This issue can be attributed to various factors, including worn-out clutch packs, solenoids, and internal transmission components.
- Radiator Blowing: Some owners have reported that their radiators have blown, causing the transmission to fail due to anti-freeze leaking into the transmission.
- Water Leaking into Trunk and Back Seats: Water leaking into the trunk and back seats is another common problem in the 2000 Plymouth Neon, which can be caused by a faulty sunroof drain system or a leaking trunk seal.
- Engine Will Not Start: Some owners have reported issues with their engines not starting, which can be caused by various factors, including a faulty crankshaft sensor, ignition system issues, or fuel system problems.
- Heavy Duty Brake Pads: Some owners have reported that the heavy-duty brake pads for stop-and-go driving conditions are not suitable for their vehicles, causing excessive noise and premature wear.
- Poor Ground Connection at Strap: A poor ground connection at the strap can cause erratic windshield wiper operation, which can be a safety hazard while driving.
These common problems can significantly affect the drivability and reliability of the 2000 Plymouth Neon, making it essential for owners to address these issues promptly to avoid more severe damage and ensure the vehicle's safety.
2000 Plymouth Neon car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Plymouth Neon problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Hydraulic problems
- Service brakes problems
- Air bags problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Plymouth Neon vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2000 Plymouth Neon
The NHTSA has received 144 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Plymouth Neon. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2000 Plymouth Neon vehicles.
2020-02-25
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-18
- VIN: 1P3ES46C8YD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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 FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,550.
2019-05-30
STRUCTURE,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-29
- VIN: 1P3ES46C3YD
- Components: STRUCTURE,WHEELS
- Summary: 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 WAS RUSTED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
2018-10-03
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-02
- VIN: 1P3ES46C5YD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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 BLVD, MOBILE, AL 36606, (251)-202-2253) WAS CONTACTED TO CONFIRM RECALL INFORMATION AND TO SCHEDULE A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CALL NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
2017-11-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-09
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3ES46C2YD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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. I POPPED THE HOOD AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY, THEN THE SMOKE EVENTUALLY STOPPED. LATER I FOUND THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH CONNECTOR MELTED AND BURNED UP, THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS FIRE IF I HAD NOT CAUGHT IT IN TIME.
2016-05-24
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-17
- VIN: 1P3ES46C6YD
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 TURNING WAS NIL.
2015-09-21
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-11
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1P3ES46C4YD
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: FILLED GAS TANK TO FULL, AS EXITING THE GAS STATION HIT SMALL BUMP CAR DEAD STOPPED. WAS STOPPED IMMEDIATELY BY THE GAS TANK SLAMMING TO THE GROUND LIFTING THE CAR. THE CARS ENGINE IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN. GOT OUT AND LOOKED AT THE CAR. GAS WAS LEAKING ON GROUND (SMALL AMOUNT) FROM THE RETURN LINE. GAS TANK FILL TUBE RIPPED OUT OF CAR TANK WEDGED IN BETWEEN CAR AND GROUND STOPPING VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY. HAD I BEEN GOING AT A FASTER RATE OF SPEED I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THE 4 CORNER STRAPS ARE NO WAY TO HOLD A GAS TANK IN PLACE. I SUBMIT THAT IMPROPER MATERIALS AND DESIGN CAUSED THE INCIDENT. YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK INTO THIS BEFORE LOSS OF LIFE OCCURS. MOUNTING STRAPS SHOULD BE NON CORROSIVE OR MADE OF SUPERIOR MATERIAL AND NOT THIN METAL. I ALSO SUBMIT THAT I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF AN INCIDENT LIKE THIS BEFORE, NOT ON A 15 YEAR OLD VEHICLE.
2014-07-13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-13
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3ES46C0YD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: START TO SMELL ELECTRICAL BURNING. THEN SAW SMOKE COME FROM STEERING COLUMN. STEERING COLUMN HOT TOP LEFT. REMOVED COVERS. WIRING HARNESS HOT. APPEARS TO BE THE HARNESS FOR THE HEAD LIGHTS. TURN OFF HEAD LIGHTS AND COLUMN COOLED DOWN. *TR
2014-04-15
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-12
- VIN: 1P3ES46C4YD
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH NEON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS ON BOTH THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDES WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
2012-08-10
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-07-26
- VIN: 1P3ES46COYD
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAME TO A JARRING STOP AFTER THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HIT A SMALL RECESSED GAS COMPANY ACCESS COVER, PERHAPS 2" DEEP AND 6" IN DIAMETER. THE FRAME MEMBER BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT WHEELS CRACKED RIGHT THROUGH IN A SHOWER OF RUST. FORTUNATELY THIS DID NOT HAPPEN AT HIGHER SPEEDS OR MAJOR INJURIES COULD HAVE OCCURRED. 12 YEARS SEEMS TOO SOON FOR THIS KIND OF UNDERCARRIAGE WEAR TO HAVE OCCURRED. CAR IS SCRAP NOW BUT HAD BEEN RUNNING WELL. *TR
2011-10-14
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-10-01
- VIN: 1P3ES46C1YD
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH NEON WITH MERIT MYSTIC TOURING TR TIRES, THE SIZE WAS 195/65/R14 AND THE DOT# U9ABHU42802D13L. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. AFTER SLOWING DOWN, SHE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BELT HAD SEPARATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED HER NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE ANOTHER TIRE WAS SHOWING PREMATURE BELT SEPARATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED HER AN OPTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,000.
2010-10-18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3ES46C8YD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 2000 PLYMOUTH NEON VIN: [XXX], MULTI-FUNCTION PLUG, AND WIRING HARNESS UNDER STEERING WHEEL COLUMN MELTED AND CAUGHT FIRE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2010-10-03
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-03
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 2000 PLYMOUTH NEON, THIS VEHICLE WAS TRAVEL AT 65 MPH ON I-78 IN PA. THE GAS/ FUEL THAT IS ATTACH THIS VEHICLE BY TWO BOLTS SNAP OFF CAUSE THE GAS/FUEL GET STUCK UNDER THE DASH. THIS CAUSE THE ENGINE TO RACE TO A HIGH SPEED. THE DRIVER HAVE TO MOVE SAFELY THIS CAR SHOULDER PLACE THE CAR IN NEUTRAL. AND HEAVY APPLY THE BRAKE. THE CAR HAVE TO BE TOW. *TR
2010-08-06
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-08-05
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: I PURCHASED A SET OF BRIDESTONE TURANZA EL400T BL 195/60R15 87T DOT# HYKUEADR2106. THEY WERE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND THE DEALER REPLACED THEM WITH SAME TIRES. LAST NIGHT AUGUST 5, 2010 WHILE DRIVING ON I95 SOUTHBOUND JUST NORTH OF GLADES ROAD AT 65MPH MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE MADE A THUMP SOUND WHICH I BELIEVE WAS THE TREAD SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE AND SECONDS LATER THE TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER, FRONT PASSENGER DOOR, AND ALUMINUM WHEEL, LUCKLY THE ACCIDENT WAS NOT FATAL.THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY AND HOT, I DID NOT HIT ANY ROAD DEBRIS AND DID NOT HIT ANY POT HOLES OR SUCH. THE TIRES HAVE AN 80,000 MILE WARRANTY AND I'VE DRIVEN LESS THEN HALF. AGAIN I BELIEVE THESE TIRES TO BE DEFECTIVE FOR THE TREAD TO SEPARATE LIKE IT DID. IN ADDITION I HAVE LIFETIME TIRE ROTATIONS, BALANCING, AND ALIGNMENTS AT TIRES PLUS AND HAVE PROPERLY ROTATED THE TIRES EVERY 3,000 MILES AND KEPT A PROPER BALANCING AND ALIGNMENT OF THE VEHICLE AND TIRES. THEIR IS PLENTY OF TREAD DEPTH ON THE TIRES WELL ABOVE THE REPLACEMENT INDICATOR AND THE TIRES WERE AT PROPER INFLATION. PLEASE ADVISE! *TR
2009-10-07
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-09-11
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH NEON. WHILE A CHILD SEAT TECHNICIAN ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL A RESTRAINT SYSTEM THE REAR DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE FRACTURED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 111,111. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.
2009-06-01
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-31
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I HAVE A 2000 PLYMOUTH NEON AND I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE CAR STALLS AND WAS LEAKING WATER FROM THE SIDE OF THE MOTOR I GET OUT TO CHECK IT CAR WAS IN PARK BUT THE CAR STARTED ROLLING AND RAN OVER MY FOOT. *TR
2009-01-14
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-13
- VIN: 1P3ES46C9YD
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH NEON. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE CONTACT CHANGED GEARS INTO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. SHE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTED INTO PARK; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. THE BRAKES FAILED TO WORK WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO PARK, BUT THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF A FEW MINUTES LATER. SHE WAITED A WHILE BEFORE RESTARTING THE VEHICLE AND IT RETURNED TO NORMAL. SHE WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 100,000.
2008-06-12
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-08
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND THIS CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I PUSHED THE BRAKES AND I SLID INTO THE CAR CAUSING ME TO SPIN AROUND AND END UP ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES EVERY YEAR AND THEY STILL SQUEAK REALLY BAD. THE TRANSMISSION HAS LEAKED FOR THE ENTIRE TIME I HAVE HAD THE CAR. I HAVE TO REPLACE THE TIRES EVERY 3 MONTHS AND A/C WENT OUT 3 YEARS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. I HAVEN'T FIXED THE A./C COMPRESSOR THE CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER STOPPED WORKING AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR AND IT'S STILL BROKE. THE BULBS IN THE LENS OF THE LIGHT ARE VERY DIM CAN'T DRIVE AT NIGHT. I HAD TO REPLACE TO ROTORS THIS YEAR I STILL HAVE THEM. *TR
2008-05-03
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-05-01
- Components: AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 2000 NEON MY AIR BAGS AND CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN ARE NOT WORKING. I NEED A CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY AND THIS HAS HAPPEN TO OTHER CAR SAME YR AND THEY WILL NOT DO ANY THING ABOUT IT CAN YOU HELP ME. *TR
2008-03-07
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-03-07
- VIN: 1P3ES46C2YD
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STRANGE SMELL COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN TODAY WITH WHITE SMOKE. STEERING COLUMN WAS VERY HOT. HAD TO TURN OFF LIGHTS. *TR
2008-02-04
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-30
- VIN: 1P3ES46C5YD
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH NEON. WHILE TURNING A CORNER AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A SCRAPING NOISE. BOTH OF THE FRONT TIRES SPREAD APART AS IF THEY WERE SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT BOTH BALL JOINTS AND THE CABLE FAILED. THE CRADLE, LOWER BALL JOINTS, AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DRIVETRAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V114000 (SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER ARM) WAS REFERENCED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 118,000.
2006-12-22
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-01
- VIN: 1P3ES46C71D
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: STEERING WHEEL STARTED SMOKING. HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY DIDN'T WORK. DEALER STATES HEADLIGHT SWITCH BURNED OUT AND WIRING MELTED IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *NM
2006-07-27
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-10
- VIN: 1P3ES46C8YD
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: LOUD CLUNKING NOISE IN FRONT OF CAR. HAD IT LOOKED AT AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE TIE ROD AND THE CONTROL ARM. *NM
2005-11-21
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-16
- VIN: 1P3ES46C5YD
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO DAYS PRIOR TO HER GRANDDAUGHTER TAKING HER DRIVER'S THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN WAS INOPERATIVE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THE PROBLEMS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED BECAUSE THE PART HAD TO BE ORDERED.*AK UPDATED 12/27/2005. *NM
2005-09-02
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-10
- VIN: 1P3ES46C8YD
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE POWER WINDOW MOTORS IN MY VEHICLE HAVE REPEATEDLY BURNED OUT. I DID REPLACE THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR IN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, BUT IT BURNED OUT AGAIN SEVERAL MONTHS LATER. LATER ON, THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW MOTOR ALSO BURNED OUT. I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT POWER WINDOWS ON BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE FOR THREE TO FOUR YEARS NOW.
2005-07-12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-22
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: MY 2000 PLYMOUTH NEON LX LOST POWER AT AN INTERSECTION, I HAD IT TOWED, FOUND OUT THAT A HOSE (THAT I BELIEVE EITHER CONNECTED THE RADIATOR AND THE TRANSMISSION OR WAS FOR THE RADIATOR ONLY, NOT SURE, WASN'T EXPLAINED VERY WELL TO ME) HAD FALLEN OUT FOR NO APPARENT REASON, CAUSING ALL OF THE FLUID TO LEAK OUT. WHEN TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP, I HAD TO HAVE THE RADIATOR REPLACED, LUCKILY MY TRANSMISSION WAS OK. ABOUT ONE MINUTE BEFORE IT HAPPENED, I NOTICED THE CAR WAS SHIFTING HARD, AND SEEMED LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO SHIFT WHILE I WAS STOPPED AT THE INTERSECTION. BY THE TIME THE LIGHT TURNED, MOST OF WHATEVER FLUID WAS ALREADY GONE.
2000 Plymouth Neon recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2000 Plymouth Neon.
2008-04-14
- Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
- Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
2001-05-08
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN THE PRESENCE OF OIL AND HEAT, THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD SWELL AND LOOSEN FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
- Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED.
- 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.
2000-11-09
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: CHILD SEAT
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
- Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
2000-07-17
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: THIS CAN PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RELOCATE A PCV SYSTEM TUBE.
1999-05-06
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED BETWEEN THE PIVOT TUBE AND THE ARM.
- Consequence: THIS INADEQUATE WELDING COULD ALLOW THE TUBE TO SEPARATE FROM THE ARM, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM.
1999-03-11
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONTAL (PASSENGER SIDE) AIR BAGS MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
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