MYRModel Year Report

1999 Plymouth Neon

▲ Better than typical
1999 Plymouth Neon
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:26.038Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Plymouth Neon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 483 complaints 1995 1996: 308 complaints 1996 1997: 166 complaints 1997 1998: 167 complaints 1998 1999: 62 complaints 1999 2000: 141 complaints 2000 2001: 49 complaints 2001
1999: 62 complaints
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YearComplaints
19943
1995483
1996308
1997166
1998167
199962
2000141
200149

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 48%

48% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIRE
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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, 20160702

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, 20160119

Also filed under ENGINE

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20061206

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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990915

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990528

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
EQUIPMENT 6%

6% of complaints: equipment — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing air conditioner.

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99 PLYMOUTH NEON 2.0 DOHC

NHTSA ODI report, 20030116

Also filed under INTERIOR LIGHTING

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20021106 — PE (closed 20030423)

SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Plymouth Neon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ● 2000 ● 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 1996 ● 1998

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FAQ

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.