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Plymouth Neon 2000 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2000 Plymouth Neon: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

141Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
48Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes38 complaints

38 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V154000.

Air Bags23 complaints

23 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V043000.

Engine21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V194000.

Electrical System16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V114000.

Power Train10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V194000Reported July 17, 2000 - 263,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on July 17, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 263,000 vehicles across all affected models.

00V366000Reported November 9, 2000 - 1,211,756 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 1,211,756 vehicles across all affected models.

01V154000Reported May 8, 2001 - 353,000 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 353,000 vehicles across all affected models.

99V043000Reported March 11, 1999 - 488 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 488 vehicles across all affected models.

99V114000Reported May 6, 1999 - 744 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 744 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE02082Opened November 6, 2002 - Closed April 23, 2003

SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ99010Opened June 1, 1999 - Closed February 5, 2001

CONTROL ARM WELDS. Resulted in recall campaign 99V114000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

19995
200019
200137
200219
200315
200417
20057
20062
20084
20093
20103
20111
20121
20142
20151
20161
20171
20181
20191
20201
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.