1997 Plymouth Neon Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Plymouth Neon, 3% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles.
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.
“Constant replacement of tires on front drivers side, excessive wear, new tire only last about 6 to 7 months, have had alignment checked several times. Misfires a lot even though I get it tuned up every 3 months, excessive oil usage. Dealer gives me no good answers for this.”
NHTSA complaint #10020988, filed 2003-06, 5,000 miles“Firestone fr480 p175 70r14 DOT code (hyep fra 229) 4 new tires purchased nov 8, 2003 from firestone dealer in port richey fl, apparently manufactured 22nd week of 1999. Tire failed catostrophically on interstate causing severe damage to 1997 Plymouth NEON caused by the tire. There was a blown out section of the tire through the metal belts and complete tread seperation around 3/4s of the tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10062682, filed 2004-03Tires: 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 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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