2000 Plymouth Neon vs 2000 Volkswagen Jetta
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 Plymouth Neon | 2000 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 141 | 439 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 63 | 236 |
| Investigations | 2 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–27 | 19–38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Plymouth Neon | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 121 |
| Visibility | 3 | 77 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 36 | 41 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 60 |
| Air Bags | 23 | 41 |
| Power Train | 10 | 37 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 34 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 41 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 37 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 12 |
| Overheating | 0 | 10 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 9 |
2000 Plymouth Neon
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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.