1997 Plymouth Neon air bags problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1997 Plymouth Neon — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was in a drive-thru, both frontal airbags deployed. The contact was not in the vehicle when this occurred, but stated nothing was hit or run over. Both front windows shattered and the occupants sustained minor injuries. The vehicle has not been seen by a…”
filed Feb 2, 2006
“While reversing both frontal air bags deployed prematurely. Driver sustained light bruises and eye irritation from the contents of the air bags.*ak”
filed Sep 3, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Neon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Neon | 12 | 24% |
| 2000 Neon | 23 | 16% |
| 1999 Neon | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 Neon | 18 | 11% |
| 1996 Neon | 22 | 7% |
| 1995 Neon | 61 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.