2000 Plymouth Neon power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2000 Plymouth Neon — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at 60 mph fifth gear disengaged, leaving the vehicle in neutral. Dealership rebuilt the transmission, but problem recurred. *ak”
filed May 7, 2004
“Connection between radiator and transmission failed on a busy icy road in rush hour traffic as the car lost power my wife nursed it to a gas station the damage was already done we replaced the radiator only to fine that the transmission needs to be rebuilt. *jb”
filed Feb 5, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Neon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Neon | 2 | 4% |
| 1999 Neon | 4 | 6% |
| 1998 Neon | 12 | 7% |
| 1997 Neon | 14 | 9% |
| 1996 Neon | 27 | 9% |
| 1995 Neon | 38 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Plymouth Neon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.