1999 Plymouth Neon
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 62
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
48% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 62 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
48% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Electrical system
15% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and ignition.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-02
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Plymouth Neon, while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle overheated and the temperature gauge indicated hot.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-19
Also filed under Engine
Air bags
10% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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Air bag failure. Struck a deer in front of car. Front bumper, grill, hood, driver side front fender, headlight and windshield were damaged quite severely. Damage is approximately $4000. Speed was 45 MPH. Deer was large buck, 12 points.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-12-06
Consumer was driving on the highway and another vehicle hit her from the side . Consumer was driving at 45MPH at time of crash. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-15
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the airbags did not deploy. The manufacturer has not been notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-05-28
Service brakes
8% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Equipment
6% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing air conditioner.
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99 Plymouth Neon 2.0 dohc
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-16
Also filed under Interior lighting
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2002-11-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-04-23 Safety belt cinching latch plate
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Plymouth Neon — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine and engine cooling: 30 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 1999 Plymouth Neon reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Plymouth Neon is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Plymouth Neon?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 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.