1997 Plymouth Neon Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Plymouth Neon, 7% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 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.
“Major oil leak from head gasket which was replaced. Cracked manifold replaced. Blower motor to heater went out and was replaced. Ignition coil replaced. Also tires, brakes, struts, battery. When I first leased the car I had to get new tires as there were plugs in two of the tires and they blew out. When I leased the car it was 2 years old and previously leased. I had to have an engine mount replaced that was missing, left turn signal didn't work and that was replaced. Also, paint on hood is bubbling and is starting to peel on right passenger side panel behind rear window. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070482, filed 2004-01, 65,000 miles“Previous to experiencing head gasket failure vehicle was running fine. At approximately 6 a.m., I was commuting to work at a speed of 45 m.p.h. When the oil light came on, and the engine acted like it was going to die. The oil light stayed on for about five seconds and then went off. The car continued to run ok until I arrived at work. After work, I checked the oil and found the dipstick to be dry. I added oil to the appropriate level. I had a mechanic check the vehicle and he discovered the head gasket was blown. …”
NHTSA complaint #717379, filed 2000-01“Engine head gasket has been going out since 1/00, and now severe oil leaks , ive put in 5 quarts of oil in the last 3 days! (this seems to be a reoccurring problem in nearly all 97 neons as, in my opinion, the manufacturer admits through at least two service bulletins) my check engine light comes on frequently and my oil light never goes off regardless of oil level in engine. I feel that the manufacturer is solely responsible for this head gasket repair and stronglt urge you to force them into a recall since they obviously are aware of the problem but refuse to fix thier mistakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #723903, filed 2000-06“Did not report paint promblem until 92,342 miles. Started happening at 6/15/99 71,000 miles. Can not even go throug car wash with out paint peeling off and leaving my paint all over car wash ground. No safety defect listed in summary.”
NHTSA complaint #719229, filed 2000-02“Engine check light came on at 38,000 miles. All the fluids are full and the car runs fine. Is this an automatic thing that comes on at 38,000 to get the car checked or is it realy a problem?”
NHTSA complaint #725708, filed 2000-07Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Plymouth Neon
103 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBrakes
12 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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