1997 Plymouth Neon Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1997 Plymouth Neon, 1% of the 161 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At 55mph hood latch popped open, causing hood to fly up, obstructing the view of the driver, and resulting in a collision. Driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #845537, filed 1999-08Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Plymouth Neon
103 complaintsAir bags
16 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Plymouth Neon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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