CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Plymouth Neon has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (14 reports).
2001 Plymouth Neon recalls
Most common 2001 Plymouth Neon problems
Problem areas named in the 49 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 |
| Air Bags | 12 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
What owners report
I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 WITH ONLY 65,000 MILES ON IT AND HEARD A LOUD BANG. I WAS ABLE TO BRING IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE FRONT END ROTTED OUT.ITS A GOOD THING I WAS GOING SLOW OR I COULD HAVE BEEN SEVERLY INJURED.IN ADDITION WHEN IT RAINS THE FLOOR BOARDS AND TRUNK WELL FILL WITH WATER.THIS CAR SHOULD NOT BE SOLD .I JUST READ ONLINE ABOUT OTHER DRIVERS HAVING HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.
SAGGING GAS TANK DUE TO BROKEN STRAP. DRIVE TRAIN SHUDDER AND CLUNK DUE TO STRETCHED DRIVE/ENGINE MOUNTS.
A MECHANIC WAS CHECKING THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF MY CAR WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE WHEN HE NOTICED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF RUST AND SEVERAL CRACKS FORMING IN THE SUB FRAME. *TR
2001 PLYMOUTH NEON, RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. *BF THE VEHICLE SUFFERED DAMAGE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0164-91)*JB UPDATED 05/13/10 *BF
BROKEN TIE ROD ENDS BOTH SIDES, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, HEAD GASKET FAILURE, READ DOOR DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT CLOSE AT ALL, TRUNK WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH KEY, BRAKES WEAR EVERY 3 TO 4 MONTHS, HIGH RATE OF OIL BURN OFF. THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 60,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
2001 Plymouth Neon questions
Does the 2001 Plymouth Neon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2001 Plymouth Neon: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum; Child Seat. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Plymouth Neon?
Based on 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (14), Air Bags (12), Electrical System (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Plymouth Neon has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.