1999 Plymouth Neon Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 1999 Plymouth Neon, 6% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 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.
“I bought this car 3 weeks ago and have already replaced the rear main seal and put a new oil sending unit in. Now I am told it is the head gasket for which is estimated at $800 to fix.my 1999 NEON only has 55,000 miles on it!this car of mine is still leaking oil and I am scared to drive any where with my son, in fear that I will be stranded some where and not know what to do! I am a single mom and cannot afford this....why aren't the dealerships recalling these cars to fix right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10072834, filed 2004-05“Ongoing problem with fuel leakages from fuel tank. Dealer notified. There was a gasoline smell and leak at the vehicles right rear area. The fuel pump seal was determined to be the cause and was replaced. The A/C was not cold enough due to expansion valve failure and it was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8009641, filed 2002-05“Consumer noticed while traveling and without any indication air conditioner stopped working. Vehicle was serviced, technician couldn't duplicate problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10039746, filed 2003-09Related service bulletins
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Plymouth Neon
30 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
5 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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