1999 Plymouth Neon Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Plymouth Neon. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
16
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
7
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
6
6crashes3injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
3
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2
1fires
EQUIPMENT
2
Total complaints82

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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. It can be "cleared" from being stuck on empty by shutting off the engine and then restarting it.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-07-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 plymouth neon, while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle overheated and the temperature gauge indicated hot. The contact attempted to shut off the vehicle, but the ignition key was too hot and failed to remove from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2015-12-02

“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 plymouth neon, while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle overheated and the temperature gauge indicated hot. The contact attempted to shut off the vehicle, but the ignition key was too hot and failed to remove from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an…”

ENGINE · reported 2015-12-02

“Head gasket failure this is obviously an on going problem for this model car - car should be recalled or at very least repaired by chrysler. *tr”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM · reported 2008-06-15

“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. Neither air bag deployed. *jb”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · reported 2006-12-05

“Dt: the vehicle would not start,.opened the hood, looked like an electrical short, the wiring on the end glowed red right above the battery. Previously, there was an air conditioning problem, and the check engine light came on. They said it was a sensor. Also a trunk latch.*ak”

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID · reported 2005-06-21

“Dt: the vehicle would not start,.opened the hood, looked like an electrical short, the wiring on the end glowed red right above the battery. Previously, there was an air conditioning problem, and the check engine light came on. They said it was a sensor. Also a trunk latch.*ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2005-06-21

“My neon has 86,000. I have had it from new. In november of 2003, I had my second head gasket replaced. I believe I am on my way to the 3rd. I have an appt with the dealer tomorrow. I have had the egr valve replaced and my sunroof has not worked for the last 4. I had it fixed 4 years ago only to…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2005-02-05

Defect investigations

Investigation PE02082 Opened 2002-11-06 · closed 2003-04-23

SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE

THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS.…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Plymouth Neon as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.