2000 Plymouth Neon Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 8%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Plymouth Neon, 8% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 miles. 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.
“I brought my car to midas for brake work and they told me there is something wrong with the power steering. They advised me to call the dealership. I called, and they fit me in right away. I received a call from them today stating the power steering rack needs to be replaced. They advised me it is not under warranty. They canot find any documentation that I purchased the 7 year, 70,000 mile warranty. The price to replace this is $820.00. While I was trying to find my paperwork, I came across a work order from 11/15/00. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088503, filed 2004-08, 52,476 miles“Frame of car was so rusted that the actual engine mounting system broke in half., lost control of steering and movement. My daughter was driving and the car began to shake she lost control of the steering then it stopped moving though the car was still in drive. Car was moving on a city street and turning was nil.”
NHTSA complaint #10870627, filed 2016-05, 105,000 miles“Driving on freeway at approx. 60mph. Steering became hard to steer. Swirved to avoid hitting side vehicles. Breaks became loose, unable to slow down. The Plymouth NEON 02, became out of control. Thereafter, spinning around to flip on it's driver side coming to a rest in an embakement. No airbags employed.”
NHTSA complaint #10000839, filed 2003-01, 72,000 miles“I took my vehicle to midas for brake work and was told there is something wrong with the power sterring and should contact my dealer. When I called the dealer, they squeezed me right in. I bought the car in 1999, it is a 2000 Plymouth NEON. Since I have owned the vehicle, I have gotten no recall notices. I found out about the seatbelt recall through the newspaper. The dealership called me today stating that the power sterring rack needs to be replaced and that it is going to cost me $820.00. I asked if this was covered underwarranty and was told no. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088501, filed 2004-08“Dt: the contact stated that two days prior to her granddaughter taking her driver's the air bag light illuminated and the horn was inoperative. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership and they stated the problems occurred because the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired because the part had to be ordered. Updated 12/27/2005.”
NHTSA complaint #10143355, filed 2005-11Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Plymouth Neon
36 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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