NHTSA — Air Bags: Frontal Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,450 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

1999 Plymouth Neon seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1999 Plymouth Neon:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

1999 Plymouth Neon Owner Comments

problem #6

Dec 052006

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 98,700 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Air bag failure. Struck a deer in front of car. Front bumper, grill, hood, driver side front fender, headlight and windshield were damaged quite severely. Damage is approximately $4000. Speed was 45 mph. Deer was large buck, 12 points. Neither air bag deployed.

- Michigan City, IN, USA

Add Complaint
problem #5

Jun 102001

Neon

  • miles
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.

- Kennersville, NC, USA

Add Complaint
problem #4

Mar 122001

Neon

  • miles
Was driving 40-45mph and rearended another vehicle in front traveling slow. Upon impact, airbags failed to deploy. Driver's head hit frame of vehicle above windshield. Was treated at site.

- Daytona Beach, FL, USA

Add Complaint
problem #3

Mar 012000

Neon

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer's vehicle was at a stopping position when a large truck struck the rear of vehicle at an impact of 50-55 mph;, and both air bags failed to deploy. No injuries reported, and dealer was not contacted at this time.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

Add Complaint
problem #2

Sep 081999

Neon

  • miles
Consumer was driving on the highway and another vehicle hit her from the side. Consumer was driving at 45mph at time of crash. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy.

- Hillsboro, MI, USA

Add Complaint

Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases...

engine complaint electrical issue heater complaint transmission complaint paint defect Neon recall
problem #1

May 221999

Neon

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the airbags did not deploy. The manufacturer has not been notified.

- Jonesburg, TN, USA

Add Complaint

Not what you are looking for?