Plymouth Neon years to avoid
The Plymouth Neon years to avoid are 1995, 1996 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1994 is the cleanest year on record.
2,016
Total complaints
15
Recall campaigns
1994–2001
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Neon years to avoid
Every Neon year
Common questions
What are the worst Plymouth Neon years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Neon years to avoid are 1995, 1996. The cleanest year on record is 1994.
What is the best year for the Plymouth Neon?
By complaint volume, 1994 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Neon years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Plymouth Neon have?
Across all model years, the Neon has 15 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,016 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.