NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
77,500 miles

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2001 Plymouth Neon engine problems

engine problem

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2001 Plymouth Neon Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 242001

Neon

  • 60,000 miles

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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.

- Windsor, OH, USA

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problem #1

Feb 142005

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles
2001 Plymouth Neon purchased new. While driving, engine started knocking loudly.continued home for about 3 more miles. Engine still knocking, vehicle was towed to dealer, and diagnosed as needing a new engine. 95,000 miles. No advance warning of engine failure, oil clean and full, oil changed every 4-5000 miles.

- Belleville, MI, USA

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