Table 1 shows one common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2001 Plymouth Neon.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems |
When the driver removed his foot from the brake pedal the vehicle surged forward unexpectedly. The rotors warped.
When backing into a parking space vehicle accelerated backwards, resulting in an impact in reverse. Vehicle was towed to dealership, and they were unable to duplicated problem. Both dealership and insurance company were unable to find the cause. Consumer states on several occasions the vehicle would not start.
The vehicle would accelerate on its own, however the dealer could not find the cause.