2000 Ford Focus vs 2000 Plymouth Neon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Ford Focus | 2000 Plymouth Neon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 3,686 | 141 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 298 | 63 |
| Investigations | 8 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 248 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 119 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–27 | 24–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Plymouth Neon |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1,343 | 15 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 474 | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 406 | 36 |
| Suspension | 390 | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 366 | 6 |
| Power Train | 225 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 191 | 23 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 201 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 567 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 116 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 113 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 59 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 55 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 49 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 41 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 35 | 0 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.