The 2000 Plymouth Neon has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,828,988 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 199 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC01V1540002001-05-08353,000 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN THE PRESENCE OF OIL AND HEAT, THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD SWELL AND LOOSEN FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
CHILD SEAT00V3660002000-11-091,211,756 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR…
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. VAPORS FROM THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM CAN CONDENSE AND FREEZE INSIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
Consequence
THIS CAN PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RELOCATE A PCV SYSTEM TUBE.
SUSPENSION99V1140001999-05-06744 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED BETWEEN THE PIVOT TUBE AND THE ARM.
Consequence
THIS INADEQUATE WELDING COULD ALLOW THE TUBE TO SEPARATE FROM THE ARM, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM.
AIR BAGS99V0430001999-03-11488 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONTAL (PASSENGER SIDE) AIR BAGS MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
13
12crashes10injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
11
4crashes1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
2crashes4injuries1deaths
AIR BAGS
7
2crashes1fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
7
3crashes1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
6
1deaths
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints199
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contacts owns a 2000 plymouth neon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal became detached without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither manufacturer nor the dealer was notified of the failure. The approximate…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 200 plymouth neon. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle lowered to the ground and both front tires blew out. The contacted called roadside assistance who determined that the jack went through the frame. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the frame…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 200 plymouth neon. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle lowered to the ground and both front tires blew out. The contacted called roadside assistance who determined that the jack went through the frame. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the frame…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 plymouth neon. While driving 50 mph, the contact heard a popping noise and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal shifted to the left and became detached. The dealer (autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram mobile, 3118 government…”
“I started my car getting ready to leave my house at night, turned on the headlights after starting. Then I smelled a plastic burning smell and shortly smoke began to come out of the area around the instrument cluster and steering wheel. I turned off the lights and the car but smoke still came out.…”
“Frame of car was so rusted that the actual engine mounting system broke in half., lost control of steering and movement. My daughter was driving and the car began to shake she lost control of the steering then it stopped moving though the car was still in drive. Car was moving on a city street and…”
“Frame of car was so rusted that the actual engine mounting system broke in half., lost control of steering and movement. My daughter was driving and the car began to shake she lost control of the steering then it stopped moving though the car was still in drive. Car was moving on a city street and…”
“Frame of car was so rusted that the actual engine mounting system broke in half., lost control of steering and movement. My daughter was driving and the car began to shake she lost control of the steering then it stopped moving though the car was still in drive. Car was moving on a city street and…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE02082 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.…
InvestigationRQ99010 Opened 1999-06-01 · closed 2001-02-05
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Plymouth Neon as of
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