1999 Plymouth Neon Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 1999 Plymouth Neon, 10% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,700 miles. 6 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.
“Air bag failure. Struck a deer in front of car. Front bumper, grill, hood, driver side front fender, headlight and windshield were damaged quite severely. Damage is approximately $4000. Speed was 45 MPH. Deer was large buck, 12 points. Neither air bag deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10175311, filed 2006-12, 98,700 miles“Vehicle was involved in a t-bone collision of 31 MPH with a 1991 ford, explorer; both air bags did not deploy, both driver and passenger have received minor injuries, and vehicle was a total loss. Manufacturer was notified. Provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #891395, filed 2001-06“Consumer's vehicle was at a stopping position when a large truck struck the rear of vehicle at an impact of 50-55 MPH;, and both air bags failed to deploy. No injuries reported, and dealer was not contacted at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #857913, filed 2000-03“Was driving 40-45mph and rearended another vehicle in front traveling slow. Upon impact, airbags failed to deploy. Driver's head hit frame of vehicle above windshield. Was treated at site.”
NHTSA complaint #885265, filed 2001-04“Consumer was driving on the highway and another vehicle hit her from the side . Consumer was driving at 45mph at time of crash. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #847846, filed 1999-09Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Plymouth Neon
30 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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