1998 PLYMOUTH NEON
1 recalls, 237 complaints - 54 TSBs
99V001000 Jan 7, 1999
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY BE MISSING SPOT WELDS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN STRUCTURAL CRACKS IN THE BODY, AND REDUCED CRASH PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ANY MISSING WELDS, AND WILL HAVE STRUCTURAL RIVETS INSTALLED IN PLACE OF THE MISSING WELDS.
Complaint Statistics
237 total complaints
23 crashes 5 fires 20 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 69 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 15 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 14 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 22, 2013
Incident date: Aug 2, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED AND WOULD NOT DISPLAY THE SPEED BEING TRAVELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE SPEEDOMETER CIRCUIT BOARD RESISTOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,000. ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 3, 2011
Incident date: May 18, 2011
CAR HAS 36,000 MILES ON IT AND OIL STARTED RUNNING OUT UNDERNEATH THE CAR. TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND CHRYSLER HAS YET TO CORRECT IT. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I HAVE FOUND THAT I WILL HAVE THIS PROBLEM AGAIN SINCE IT IS A DEFECT FROM THE MANUFACTU... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Nov 15, 2010
Incident date: Jan 12, 2010
THE STRUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR RATTLES. IT RUBS WHEN I MAKE RIGHT TURNS. I HAVE ONLY CHANGED THE STRUTS IN THE REAR AND A WHEEL BEARING ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR AND IT IS STILL DOING IT. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 20, 2009
Incident date: Oct 20, 2009
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING CONTROL RE DEFECTIVE NEW CHRYSLER VEHICLE FWD TO POTUS RE HOW CORPORATIONS ARE ALLOWED TO OPERATE IN THE USA. *NJ WITHIN A WEEK OF THE CONSUMERS MOTHER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMERS MOTHER THERE WAS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 20, 2009
Incident date: Oct 20, 2009
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING CONTROL RE DEFECTIVE NEW CHRYSLER VEHICLE FWD TO POTUS RE HOW CORPORATIONS ARE ALLOWED TO OPERATE IN THE USA. *NJ WITHIN A WEEK OF THE CONSUMERS MOTHER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMERS MOTHER THERE WAS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 15, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
REPORTS ON DEFECTIVE PARTS MADE BY CHRYSLER WITH REGARD TO 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON ENGINE OVERHEATING AS A RESULT OF A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE RADIATOR FAN RELAY, COOLANT RESERVOIR AND/OR THE COOLANT CAP. *NJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 23, 2008
Incident date: Mar 22, 2008
BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *TR
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 10, 2006
Incident date: Feb 1, 2006
A 1990 CHEVY IMPALA TURNED LEFT IN FRONT OF MY SON WHILE HE WAS DRIVING MY CAR, HE WAS GOING 30 MPH HE HIT THE OTHER CAR IN THE B PILLAR, BOTH SIDE DOORS WITH THE FRONT OF MY CAR. NEITHER AIR BAG WAS DEPLOYED ON MY CAR. THE PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN DUE TO THE FENDER BEING JAMMED BACK INTO THE D... Read more
Crash
1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jan 8, 2006
Incident date: Jan 7, 2006
I HAVE A 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON. I AM ANGRY WITH THE WAY THESE CARS WERE BUILT FROM CHRYSLER. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT MY HEADLIGHTS CONTINUE TO GET FOGGIER AND FOGGIER. I TAKE NORMAL CARE OF MY CAR TO INCLUDE KEEPING IT CLEAN AND MECHANICALLY SOUND. I HAVE A REAL SAFETY ISSUE WITH THESE LIGHTS BECOMING ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jun 14, 2005
Incident date: Jun 10, 2005
CAR CONTINOUSLY OVERHEATS. HAVE REPLACE THE RADIATOR CAP AND THE THERMOSTAT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 31, 2005
Incident date: Mar 1, 2005
HEAD GASKET FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 32,000 MILES. HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED AT A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP AND THE NEW HEAD GASKET FAILED AGAIN WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON THE GASKET. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH NEONS AND CHRYSLER HAS YET TO ISSUE A RECALL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 24, 2005
Incident date: Mar 22, 2005
HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT 37500 MILES ( 2001) HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT (83125 MILES) RESULTING IN OIL CONTAMINATION/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM/SPARK PLUG FOULING. REAR OIL SEAL FAILURE ( STARTED AT 55125 MILES)- $ 2000 REPAIR BILL TO REPLACE HEAD GASKET AND REAR OIL SEAL AT 83125 MILES.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 18, 2004
Incident date: Aug 1, 2003
HEAD GASKET LEAK, KNOWN PROBLEM BY DIAMLER THATS WHY THE MLS GASKET AND TORQUE SPECS WERE INTRODUCED. NO FIRE, YET. CAR ONLY HAS 54,000 MILES WHEN LEAK STARTED.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nov 10, 2004
Incident date: Oct 28, 2004
ON MY 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON THE FUEL FILLER TUBE RUSTED AWAY (I WAS ABLE TO SEE DAYLIGHT WHEN FILLING UP WITH GAS). THE RUST/ROAD DEBRIS/WATER WENT INTO THE FUEL TANK AND WAS NOT PREVENTED FROM GOING INTO THE FUEL RAIL & INJECTORS CAUSING THE CAR TO CONSTANTLY STUMBLE AND DISPLAY THE "SERVICE ENGINE SO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Nov 10, 2004
Incident date: Oct 28, 2004
ON MY 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON THE FUEL FILLER TUBE RUSTED AWAY (I WAS ABLE TO SEE DAYLIGHT WHEN FILLING UP WITH GAS). THE RUST/ROAD DEBRIS/WATER WENT INTO THE FUEL TANK AND WAS NOT PREVENTED FROM GOING INTO THE FUEL RAIL & INJECTORS CAUSING THE CAR TO CONSTANTLY STUMBLE AND DISPLAY THE "SERVICE ENGINE SO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Nov 10, 2004
Incident date: Oct 28, 2004
ON MY 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON THE FUEL FILLER TUBE RUSTED AWAY (I WAS ABLE TO SEE DAYLIGHT WHEN FILLING UP WITH GAS). THE RUST/ROAD DEBRIS/WATER WENT INTO THE FUEL TANK AND WAS NOT PREVENTED FROM GOING INTO THE FUEL RAIL & INJECTORS CAUSING THE CAR TO CONSTANTLY STUMBLE AND DISPLAY THE "SERVICE ENGINE SO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Nov 10, 2004
Incident date: Oct 28, 2004
ON MY 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON THE FUEL FILLER TUBE RUSTED AWAY (I WAS ABLE TO SEE DAYLIGHT WHEN FILLING UP WITH GAS). THE RUST/ROAD DEBRIS/WATER WENT INTO THE FUEL TANK AND WAS NOT PREVENTED FROM GOING INTO THE FUEL RAIL & INJECTORS CAUSING THE CAR TO CONSTANTLY STUMBLE AND DISPLAY THE "SERVICE ENGINE SO... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 6, 2004
Incident date: May 18, 2004
PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG CRACKED. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. CONSUMER STATED THAT IF THE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED SHE WAS AFRAID IT WILL HARM HER DAUGHTER.*AK THE HEAT FROM THE SUN WARPED THE DASH BOARD. *TC
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Aug 6, 2004
Incident date: May 18, 2004
PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG CRACKED. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. CONSUMER STATED THAT IF THE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED SHE WAS AFRAID IT WILL HARM HER DAUGHTER.*AK THE HEAT FROM THE SUN WARPED THE DASH BOARD. *TC
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 3, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
I HAVE A 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON. THE ROOF OF MY CAR BEGAN PEELING OVER A YEAR AGO, AND HAS RAPIDLY SPREAD AND NOW HAS RUST DEVELOPING. I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL OTHER NEONS IN MY AREA WITH SIMILAR PEELING PROBLEMS. I HAVE CONTACTED CRYSLER AND THE REFUSE TO HELP SINCE THE WARRANTY ON THE PAINT IS 3 YEAR... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Jul 23, 2004
Incident date: Jun 20, 2004
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS BURNED OUT CONTINUOUSLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC CO... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 20, 2004
Incident date: Jul 20, 2004
TOOK MY 98 NEON WITH 42,000 MILES INTO LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP FOR AN OIL LEAK. THEY SAID THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR A TOTAL OF $1050. IT IS MY OPINION THAT: - THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE IS NOT DUE TO MY OWN NEGLIGENCE, BUT AN INHERENT DESIGN FLAW. - THE INFERIOR HEAD GASKETS ... Read more
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 27, 2004
Incident date: Apr 28, 2004
FUEL TANK REPLACED THEN CAR DOES NOT START IN THE MORNING AND END OF DAY. CHRYSLER AND DEALER HAVE WASHED THEIR HANDS OF IT. *MR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 3, 2004
Incident date: Jan 13, 2004
UPON HAVING AN OIL CHANGE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 30, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
AIRBAG TO DEPLOY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jan 17, 2004
Incident date: Oct 3, 2003
HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT MINIMAL MILEAGE. FUEL PUMP SQUEALS LOUDLY. *CB
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jan 17, 2004
Incident date: Oct 3, 2003
HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT MINIMAL MILEAGE. FUEL PUMP SQUEALS LOUDLY. *CB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 4, 2003
Incident date: Nov 1, 2003
I OWN A 1998 NEON THAT HAD TO BE TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER WITHIN THE FIRST 2 WEEKS OF OWNING IT BECAUSE OF AN OIL LEAK WHICH THEY "FIXED A GASKET" THEN IN NOVEMBER OF 2001 HAD MY HEAD GASKET REPLACED AND NOW AGAIN NOVEMBER 2003 I NEED ANOTHER HEAD GASKET. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 29, 2003
Incident date: Oct 29, 2003
MY CAR LEAKS WATER. MY TRUNK LEAKS AND THE REAR FLOOR LEAKS ON BOTH SIDES. WHAT IS CAUSING THIS IT HAS DONE THIS SINCE I HAVE HAD THE CAR BUT IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE. I HAVE ALSO REPLACED THE ENGINE AT 36000 MILES.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Oct 29, 2003
Incident date: Oct 29, 2003
MY CAR LEAKS WATER. MY TRUNK LEAKS AND THE REAR FLOOR LEAKS ON BOTH SIDES. WHAT IS CAUSING THIS IT HAS DONE THIS SINCE I HAVE HAD THE CAR BUT IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE. I HAVE ALSO REPLACED THE ENGINE AT 36000 MILES.*AK
STEERING
Aug 28, 2003
Incident date: Aug 27, 2003
CHYSLER IS INFORMING ME THAT THERE IS NO SUCH RECALL, RECALL NUMBER 99V-001. MY CAR FALLS WITHIN THE LOW HIGH VIN NUMBERS REPORTED TO POSSIBLY HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND I AM HAVING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON THATAPPLY TO THIS RECALL AS WELL AS SERVERAL TSB.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 28, 2003
Incident date: Aug 27, 2003
CHYSLER IS INFORMING ME THAT THERE IS NO SUCH RECALL, RECALL NUMBER 99V-001. MY CAR FALLS WITHIN THE LOW HIGH VIN NUMBERS REPORTED TO POSSIBLY HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND I AM HAVING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON THATAPPLY TO THIS RECALL AS WELL AS SERVERAL TSB.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Aug 28, 2003
Incident date: Aug 27, 2003
CHYSLER IS INFORMING ME THAT THERE IS NO SUCH RECALL, RECALL NUMBER 99V-001. MY CAR FALLS WITHIN THE LOW HIGH VIN NUMBERS REPORTED TO POSSIBLY HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND I AM HAVING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON THATAPPLY TO THIS RECALL AS WELL AS SERVERAL TSB.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 28, 2003
Incident date: Aug 27, 2003
CHYSLER IS INFORMING ME THAT THERE IS NO SUCH RECALL, RECALL NUMBER 99V-001. MY CAR FALLS WITHIN THE LOW HIGH VIN NUMBERS REPORTED TO POSSIBLY HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND I AM HAVING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON THATAPPLY TO THIS RECALL AS WELL AS SERVERAL TSB.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Aug 28, 2003
Incident date: Aug 27, 2003
CHYSLER IS INFORMING ME THAT THERE IS NO SUCH RECALL, RECALL NUMBER 99V-001. MY CAR FALLS WITHIN THE LOW HIGH VIN NUMBERS REPORTED TO POSSIBLY HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND I AM HAVING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON THATAPPLY TO THIS RECALL AS WELL AS SERVERAL TSB.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Aug 28, 2003
Incident date: Aug 27, 2003
CHYSLER IS INFORMING ME THAT THERE IS NO SUCH RECALL, RECALL NUMBER 99V-001. MY CAR FALLS WITHIN THE LOW HIGH VIN NUMBERS REPORTED TO POSSIBLY HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND I AM HAVING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON THATAPPLY TO THIS RECALL AS WELL AS SERVERAL TSB.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Aug 28, 2003
Incident date: Aug 27, 2003
CHYSLER IS INFORMING ME THAT THERE IS NO SUCH RECALL, RECALL NUMBER 99V-001. MY CAR FALLS WITHIN THE LOW HIGH VIN NUMBERS REPORTED TO POSSIBLY HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND I AM HAVING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON THATAPPLY TO THIS RECALL AS WELL AS SERVERAL TSB.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Aug 28, 2003
Incident date: Aug 27, 2003
CHYSLER IS INFORMING ME THAT THERE IS NO SUCH RECALL, RECALL NUMBER 99V-001. MY CAR FALLS WITHIN THE LOW HIGH VIN NUMBERS REPORTED TO POSSIBLY HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND I AM HAVING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON THATAPPLY TO THIS RECALL AS WELL AS SERVERAL TSB.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Aug 28, 2003
Incident date: Aug 27, 2003
CHYSLER IS INFORMING ME THAT THERE IS NO SUCH RECALL, RECALL NUMBER 99V-001. MY CAR FALLS WITHIN THE LOW HIGH VIN NUMBERS REPORTED TO POSSIBLY HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND I AM HAVING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON THATAPPLY TO THIS RECALL AS WELL AS SERVERAL TSB.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 27, 2003
WHEN IT RAINED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BECAME WET. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 12, 2003
Incident date: Jun 10, 2003
I BOUGHT THE CAR AND HAD GREAT MILEAGE FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS. NOW I GET LESS THAN SOMEONE WHO OWNS A CHEVY CAMERO THAT IS 3 YEARS OLDER THAN MY CAR. I WENT ON A TRIP TO SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AND 5 AND 1/2 HOUR DRIVE. I USED ALL THE OIL IN MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I HAD BLOWN A HE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 14, 2003
Incident date: Aug 13, 2001
WHEN BRAKE IS PUSHED THE TURN LIGHTS WOULD LIGHT UP AND BRAKE LIGHTS WOULDN'T BRIGHTEN. THIS WAS (08/13/01). IN 10/10/01 WAS ABLE TO DRIVE FORWARD IN REVERSE AND NEUTRAL, DIDN'T HAVE A REVERSE, TRANSMISSION REPLACED. IN 03/12/02, FOUND OIL IN THE ANTIFREEZE RESERVE AND RADIATOR, REPLACED ENGINE DUE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 14, 2003
Incident date: Oct 31, 2002
THESE PROBLEMS WERE FOUND DURING A REPLACEMENT OF OUR THIRD TRANSMISSION. WE ARE REALLY UPSET WITH PLYMOUTH/DODGE AUTO. WE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY A YEAR AND IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. LIKE I SAID, 3 TRANSMISSIONS, 1 ENGINE DUE TO HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS. NOW, THE OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT, VEHICLE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 14, 2003
Incident date: Oct 31, 2002
THESE PROBLEMS WERE FOUND DURING A REPLACEMENT OF OUR THIRD TRANSMISSION. WE ARE REALLY UPSET WITH PLYMOUTH/DODGE AUTO. WE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY A YEAR AND IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. LIKE I SAID, 3 TRANSMISSIONS, 1 ENGINE DUE TO HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS. NOW, THE OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT, VEHICLE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 14, 2003
Incident date: Oct 31, 2002
THESE PROBLEMS WERE FOUND DURING A REPLACEMENT OF OUR THIRD TRANSMISSION. WE ARE REALLY UPSET WITH PLYMOUTH/DODGE AUTO. WE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY A YEAR AND IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. LIKE I SAID, 3 TRANSMISSIONS, 1 ENGINE DUE TO HEAD GASKET PROBLEMS. NOW, THE OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT, VEHICLE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 14, 2003
Incident date: Aug 13, 2001
WHEN BRAKE IS PUSHED THE TURN LIGHTS WOULD LIGHT UP AND BRAKE LIGHTS WOULDN'T BRIGHTEN. THIS WAS (08/13/01). IN 10/10/01 WAS ABLE TO DRIVE FORWARD IN REVERSE AND NEUTRAL, DIDN'T HAVE A REVERSE, TRANSMISSION REPLACED. IN 03/12/02, FOUND OIL IN THE ANTIFREEZE RESERVE AND RADIATOR, REPLACED ENGINE DUE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 14, 2003
Incident date: Aug 13, 2001
WHEN BRAKE IS PUSHED THE TURN LIGHTS WOULD LIGHT UP AND BRAKE LIGHTS WOULDN'T BRIGHTEN. THIS WAS (08/13/01). IN 10/10/01 WAS ABLE TO DRIVE FORWARD IN REVERSE AND NEUTRAL, DIDN'T HAVE A REVERSE, TRANSMISSION REPLACED. IN 03/12/02, FOUND OIL IN THE ANTIFREEZE RESERVE AND RADIATOR, REPLACED ENGINE DUE ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
May 14, 2003
Incident date: Aug 13, 2001
WHEN BRAKE IS PUSHED THE TURN LIGHTS WOULD LIGHT UP AND BRAKE LIGHTS WOULDN'T BRIGHTEN. THIS WAS (08/13/01). IN 10/10/01 WAS ABLE TO DRIVE FORWARD IN REVERSE AND NEUTRAL, DIDN'T HAVE A REVERSE, TRANSMISSION REPLACED. IN 03/12/02, FOUND OIL IN THE ANTIFREEZE RESERVE AND RADIATOR, REPLACED ENGINE DUE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 5, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2003
AT 53,000 MILES THE HEAD GASKET ON MY 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON FAILED. THE REPAIR COST APPROXIMATELY $700 AND HAD TO BE MADE ON AN URGENT BASIS BY A CERTIFIED NON-DEALER REPAIR FACILITY. THIS VEHICLE HAS A KNOWN HISTORY OF THIS FAILURE AND A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED ON SEPT. 8, 1999. THE COMPANY HAS DE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 1, 2003
Incident date: Feb 2, 2001
PURCHASED CAR 5/2000 WITH 10,000 MILES. OIL LEAK ON GARAGE FLOOR, TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO SAID CAR HAD BLOWN HEAD GASKET & THESE CARS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THIS PROBLEM. DEALER CONTACTED, WHO REFUSED TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH IT IS ONLY 1 MONTH PAST THE 3 YR DATE & WELL UNDER THE 36,000 MILES.... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 30.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 37.0 | 29.0 | Regular | $2,100 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON
54 manufacturer communications from 49 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 3 |
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
2301502
Apr 1, 2002
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC
1801201
May 25, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
050300
Apr 14, 2000
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SUBJECT ON PROPORTIONING VALVE BRAKE PRESSURE ADAPTER TOOL REVISION. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
180100
Feb 4, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT
230200
Feb 4, 2000
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTION VEHICLES. *TT
234999
Nov 12, 1999
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS WITH SUNROOF MAKING A RATCHETING TYPE NOISE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
210599A
Sep 3, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
181899
Aug 13, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONDITIONS WITH ENGINE ROUGHNESS / MISFIRE USUALLY ONLY APPARENT ON INITIAL COLD ENGINE START. *TT
181299
Jun 18, 1999
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST. *TT
796
Jan 1, 1999
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
SAFETY RECALL INFORMATION ON REAR CROSSMEMBER-TO-FRAME SADDLE SPOT WELDS. *TT
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
184798
Dec 18, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE MIL ILLUMINATES FOR MISFIRE BUT NO REASONS CAN BE FOUND FOR THE MISFIRE FAULT OCCURRENCE. *YC
236098
Dec 11, 1998
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE SUNSHADE FABRIC DELAMINATES FROM THE SUBSTRATE ALONG THE EDEGES OF THE SUNSHADE. *YC
090798
Dec 11, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING OIL SEEPAGE AT CAM POSITION SENSOR / MISINTERPRETED HEAD GASKET LEAK. *YC
235598
Nov 13, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONDITIONS WITH WATER LEAKAGE IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TRUNK BELOW THE BODY EXHAUSTER AND/OR WATER POOLED IN THE SPARE TIRE WELL. *YC
090598
Nov 6, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW MULTI-LAYER STEEL ( MLS ) HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND IS BEING IMPLEMENTED INTO PRODUCTION VEHICLES. *YC
250298
Oct 23, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC
234698
Oct 9, 1998
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUN ROOF SUN SHADE RATTLES IN FULL OPEN POSITION. *YC
183298
Sep 25, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC
#9850
Sep 21, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONDITIONS REGARDING PAINT SPLATTER, BELVIDERE RAIL HEAD STORAGE YARD. *YC
081798 REV B
Sep 18, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES. *YC
240798
Aug 28, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONDITION WITH A/C COMPRESSOR LOCK-UP AT LOW MILEAGE. *YC
182398
Aug 21, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SAGS/HESITATIONOR STUMBLE AFTER A COLD START IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF -7 TO 30 C (20-86 F). *AK
980515231898
Aug 19, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON DOOR HANDLE COLOR. *YC
980605090398
Aug 12, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING BROKEN VALVE SPRINGS. *YC
182398
Jul 17, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE SAGS/HESITATES/ STUMBLES AFTER A COLD START IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF -7 TO 30 C (20-86 F). THIS CONDITION MAY PERSIST UP TO A MINUTE. *AK
020698
Jun 19, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
EXPERIENCING POPPING NOISE OVER BUMPS WITH WHEELS STRAIGHT OR WHEN TURNING. *YC
232298
Jun 12, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION ON THE COMPETITION PACKAGE ( SALES CODE ACR ) FRONT FASCIA. *YC
9830
Jun 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT ON LABOR OPERATION TIME CHANGE FOR DOMESTIC 2.OL DOHC AND 2.4L HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT. *YC
1691/7692
May 1, 1998
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON RADIATOR FAN RELAY. *YC
190198
Feb 6, 1998
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CONDITION WITH CLUNKING OR RATTLING IN STEERING/WHEEL COLUMN. *YC
020297
Dec 15, 1997
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
POPPING NOISE IN FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING. *TW
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
PLYMOUTH NEON - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PLYMOUTH NEON across all model years (1995, 2001).
19
Total Recalls
2,020
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
230
Reported Crashes
66
Reported Fires
12
Reported Deaths