1999 Plymouth Neon engine and engine cooling problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1999 Plymouth Neon — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Head gasket failure this is obviously an on going problem for this model car - car should be recalled or at very least repaired by chrysler. *tr”
filed Jun 15, 2009
“My neon has 86,000. I have had it from new. In november of 2003, I had my second head gasket replaced. I believe I am on my way to the 3rd. I have an appt with the dealer tomorrow. I have had the egr valve replaced and my sunroof has not worked for the last 4. I had it fixed 4 years ago only to…”
filed Feb 7, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
R2118796A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 26, 2016
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Neon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Neon | 6 | 12% |
| 2000 Neon | 20 | 14% |
| 1998 Neon | 91 | 54% |
| 1997 Neon | 103 | 64% |
| 1996 Neon | 167 | 54% |
| 1995 Neon | 147 | 31% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.