1999 Plymouth Neon Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 13%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Plymouth Neon, 13% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,400 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Fuel gauge suddenly drops to empty. Even after a complete tank refill. It would seem to be an electrical malfunction in either the sensor or dash gauge itself. It can be cleared from being stuck on empty by shutting off the engine and then restarting it.”
NHTSA complaint #10882315, filed 2016-07, 94,000 miles“Dt: the vehicle would not start,.opened the hood, looked like an electrical short, the wiring on the end glowed red right above the battery. Previously, there was an air conditioning problem, and the check engine light came on. They said it was a sensor. Also a trunk latch.”
NHTSA complaint #10126173, filed 2005-06, 100,400 miles“Head gasket replaced, then it lost all power, and engine service light came on. I took it back, they said it needed spark plugs. I have it back, but it is still missing and I am not convinced that my problems are over.”
NHTSA complaint #760520, filed 2002-04“The contact owns a 1999 Plymouth NEON, while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle overheated and the temperature gauge indicated hot. The contact attempted to shut off the vehicle, but the ignition key was too hot and failed to remove from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the repairs were unknown. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10821104, filed 2016-01, 173,000 miles“Oil was leaking from underneath vehicle. Engine check light came on dashboard. Dealership replaced wire harnesss. Leaking inside of back truck and a mold like substance was inside of truck. Passenger's side door was leaking when there was rainy weather. Als, dealership replaced a weather strip on side of panel.”
NHTSA complaint #882163, filed 2001-03Related service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Plymouth Neon
30 complaintsAir bags
6 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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