1999 Plymouth Neon problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Among the better years
The 1999 Plymouth Neon is among the quieter years of the Neon on NHTSA's books: 82 complaints (62% below the model's median year), no recalls, and no open investigations.
Engine leads the complaint categories with 31 reports (38% of the total).
82
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
1
Investigations
8
Crash-involved
3
Fires reported
5
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1999 compare to other Neon years?
What are the most common 1999 Plymouth Neon problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 31 | 38% | ▼ down |
| Electrical System | 9 | 11% | — flat |
| Other | 8 | 10% | ▲ up |
| Airbags | 6 | 7% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 5 | 6% | ▼ down |
| Body & Structure | 4 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 4 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Fuel System | 3 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Visibility & Wipers | 3 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | — flat |
| Climate Control (A/C & Heat) | 2 | 2% | — flat |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“THE SUNROOF WOULD ONLY OPEN ON RIGHT SIDE/ WAS BINDING ON THE RIGHT. HAD TO HAVE SUNROOF ASSEMBLY REPLACED. NOTICED OIL POOLING UNDER MY CAR. TOOK IT IN AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL. HAD IT REPLACED. 12 DAYS LATER THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND TOOK IT BACK TO THE…”
“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…”
“THE SUNROOF WOULD ONLY OPEN ON RIGHT SIDE/ WAS BINDING ON THE RIGHT. HAD TO HAVE SUNROOF ASSEMBLY REPLACED. NOTICED OIL POOLING UNDER MY CAR. TOOK IT IN AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL. HAD IT REPLACED. 12 DAYS LATER THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND TOOK IT BACK TO THE…”
“VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A T-BONE COLLISION OF 31 MPH WITH A 1991 FORD, EXPLORER; BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER HAVE RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES, AND VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK”
“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. *AK”
1999 Plymouth Neon — common questions
Is the 1999 Plymouth Neon reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 82 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Neon year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 1999 Neon problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (31 complaints), electrical system (9 complaints), other (8 complaints).
Does the 1999 Plymouth Neon have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Plymouth Neon.
Is the 1999 Plymouth Neon under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Which Plymouth Neon years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Neon years to avoid are 1995, 1996. The cleanest record among Neon years belongs to 1994.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.