1999 Plymouth Neon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Plymouth Neon, 8% of the 62 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.
“When applying brakes, consumer hears a grinding noise; have taken vehicle to dealership several times & dealership acknowledges this is a problem with neons. Vehicles brakes linings need to be cleaned several times a year in an attempt to prevent this noise.”
NHTSA complaint #10020881, filed 2003-06“The consumer has experienced a problem with brakes. Upn applying the brakes vehicle skidded, went up on two wheels, and spun over 4 lanes, causing the consumer to run into a concrete divider. As a result, the consumer was hospitalized. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #832044, filed 1998-12“Vehicle was brand new and was experiencing brake problem. When consumer applied brakes there would be grinding noise. Also, brakes system went out entirely. Consumer has contacted the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #871467, filed 2000-09“Braking system malfunctioned. Upon braking vehicle experienced serious vibration, which could result in loss of control, and extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #848924, filed 1999-09Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Plymouth Neon
30 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 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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