Tire Related Problems of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 1997 Plymouth Neon. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire blowout (one problem).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Plymouth Neon

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
3
Tire Blowout problems
1
Tire Tread/belt problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

The Tire problem

Michelin tires size 185-65r14 failed.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

Firestone fr480 p175 70r14 dot code (hyep fra 229) 4 new tires purchased Nov 8, 2003 from firestone dealer in port richey FL, apparently manufactured 22nd week of 1999. Tire failed catostrophically on interstate causing severe damage to 1997 Plymouth Neon caused by the tire.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Constant replacement of tires on front drivers side, excessive wear, new tire only last about 6 to 7 months, have had alignment checked several times. Misfires a lot even though I get it tuned up every 3 months, excessive oil usage. Dealer gives me no good answers for this.   Read details...


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