1997 Plymouth Neon Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 10%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Plymouth Neon, 10% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I just found out about this recall for the 1997 NEON's. However the biggest problem is that the paint is peeling off the entire car. I've tried several times to resolve this problem with both the dealer and the maker,to no avail. What is my recourse? Thank-you!”
NHTSA complaint #712098, filed 1999-09“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10149275, filed 2006-02, 110,000 miles“Consumer has a brake problem. When applying brakes there is noise. Also, engine head gasket had an oil leak, and she took it to the garage. Then, she took vehicle back to dealership. Mechanic replaced head gasket. Brake drum was pitted, and mechanic told her that nothing was wrong. Finally, passenger's airbag panel was bulging on the dashboard. There were no lights on the airbag modular.”
NHTSA complaint #867847, filed 2000-08“Vehicle was invovled in two accidents. First accident was between two vehicles at an impact of 35 MPH, and the second accident occurred at an impact of 45 MPH. Upon both impacts, air bags failed to depoly. Dealer/manufacturer notified. Can NHTSA provide additional information on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #841627, filed 1999-07“Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which driver's air bag deployed and caught on fire. The airbag on the passenger side had a hole burning in the middle right after the impact. The fire burned the passenger's clothing and skin. Cause unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #858504, filed 2000-03Related recalls
- 97V080000May 16, 1997The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.Covers: Plymouth Neon 1997, Jeep Wrangler 1997, Grand Cherokee 1997 +3 more
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Plymouth Neon
103 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Plymouth Neon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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