1997 PLYMOUTH NEON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

234

Owner Complaints

22 Crashes 2 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

5

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1997 PLYMOUTH NEON

The 1997 PLYMOUTH NEON has received a total of 234 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (76 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (16 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (13 complaints).

Recalls for the 1997 PLYMOUTH NEON

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 PLYMOUTH NEON, potentially affecting up to 125,000 vehicles.

Recall 97V080000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

| 125,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DESIGN ALLOWS THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT UPON VEHICLE IGNITION SHUT DOWN.

Consequence: UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MODULE.

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Owner Complaints for the 1997 PLYMOUTH NEON

234 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 PLYMOUTH NEON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 76
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 16
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 13 9 Crashes 2 Fires 16 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 11 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 9
Structure
Complaints: 5
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Tires
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Steering
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 3
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10149275 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | | 110,000 miles 2 Injuries
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN A DRIVE-THRU, BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS OCCURRED, BUT STATED NOTHING WAS HIT OR RUN OVER. BOTH FRONT WINDOWS SHATTERED AND THE OCCUPANTS SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A MECHANIC.
#10140392 | STRUCTURE | | 67,650 miles
I BOUGHT THIS 1997 PLYMOUTH NEON ON 8/19/2005 USED WITH 66000 MILES IT SEEMED LIKE A SOLID VEHICLE BUT IN SEPT/OCT WE HAD QUITE A BIT OF RAIN AND I NOTICED PUDDLES IN MY BACK SEAT AREA ON THE FLOOR BOTH SIDES,I CHECKED AROUND THE CAR FOR OPEN WINDOWS ECT.....THERE WAS NOTHING I CHECKED THE TRUNK AND IT SEEMED DAMP BUT NOTHING AS TO MAKE THE REAR FLOOR WET LIKE IT WAS. I WAS JUST WONDERING IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL?I KNOW IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE NOW BUT WHAT IF THIS WAS A PROBLEM TO THE PREVIOUS OWNER AND NOW WITH ME IT COULD TURN INTO A SAFETY PROBLEM IF THE FLOOR WAS TO GET RUSTY AND ROT THROUGH SOMEONE COULD END UP GETTING SEVERELY INJURED. IF THERE IS ANY INFO ON THIS PROBLEM COULD YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW SOMEHOW THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION IN THIS MATTER. *NM
#10132013 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
SINCE 2003 THIS VEHICLE HAD SMALL PATCHES AND A CAR WASH BY HAND OR BRUSHLESS AND NO SUN WILL CAUSE IT TO PEEL. THE PATCHES HAVE BECOME LARGER.*JB
#10113411 | STRUCTURE | | N/A miles
PLYMOUTH NEON 1997 FOUND PAINT USED TO PAINT NEON IS DEFECTIVE. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS PEELING OFF IN ALARMINGLY LARGE PATCHES. *JB
#10098689 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | | 67,000 miles
CAR STALLED OUT AND STOPPED ON FREEWAY! I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. STATED RIGHT UP BUT STALLED AGAIN. HAD IT TOWED TO SHOP (PEPBOYS). THEY REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS BEFORE REFERRING ME TO DEALERSHIP AS THEY COULD NOT FIND AND FIX THE PROBLEM. CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS ENGINE WIRE HARNESS AT $930.00 TO FIX. DAIMLER-CHRYSLER KNOWS PART IS FAILING IN NEONS BUT DECLINED TO ASSIST IN THE REPAIR. DEALERSHIPS ORDERED PART 7 DAYS AGO. STILL HAS NOT ARRIVED AND I HAVE NO TRANSPORTATION. *JB

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Safety Rating for the 1997 PLYMOUTH NEON

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 PLYMOUTH NEON in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 PLYMOUTH NEON

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 PLYMOUTH NEON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

184798 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE MIL ILLUMINATES FOR MISFIRE BUT NO REASONS CAN BE FOUND FOR THE MISFIRE FAULT OCCURRENCE. *YC

234698 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

SUN ROOF SUN SHADE RATTLES IN FULL OPEN POSITION. *YC

232298 — STRUCTURE:BODY

INFORMATION ON THE COMPETITION PACKAGE ( SALES CODE ACR ) FRONT FASCIA. *YC

190198 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

CONDITION WITH CLUNKING OR RATTLING IN STEERING/WHEEL COLUMN. *YC

081197 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

POOR AM RADIO RECEPTION/STATIC. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 PLYMOUTH NEON

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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