1994 Plymouth Neon
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1994: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 483 |
| 1996 | 308 |
| 1997 | 166 |
| 1998 | 167 |
| 1999 | 62 |
| 2000 | 141 |
| 2001 | 49 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Equipment
1 of 3 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.
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Complete loss of freon from system. Both Chrysler vehicles have failed components from same year
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-08-31
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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Consumer was traveling on highway and looked on dashboard, and temerature light was red hot. He pulled over, and had to have vehicle towed. Mechanic indicated a blowen head gasket. This was second time. Dealership is aware of problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-23
Air bags
1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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Both passenger and driver side air bags failed to deploy during a frontal collision at 45 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-23
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation
Buy-smart checklist
1994 Plymouth Neon — pre-purchase inspection
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- Equipment: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1994 Plymouth Neon reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1994 Plymouth Neon?
- The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1994 Plymouth Neon have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.