Three problems related to wiring have been reported for the 2000 Plymouth Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Plymouth Neon based on all problems reported for the 2000 Neon.
Start to smell electrical burning. Then saw smoke come from steering column. Steering column hot top left. Removed covers. Wiring harness hot. Appears to be the harness for the head lights. Turn off head lights and column cooled down.
2000 Plymouth Neon VIN: [xxx], multi-function plug, and wiring harness under steering wheel column melted and caught fire. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Tail lights did not work because there was a component in steering column that has burned out. There was smoke coming from steering column while traveling at approximately 35 mph. Dealership has not examined vehicle yet. Please provide any additional information/attachments.