Constant Velocity Joint Problems of Plymouth Neon

Plymouth Neon owners have reported 3 problems related to constant velocity joint (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Plymouth Neon based on all problems reported for the Neon.

1 Constant Velocity Joint problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 07/01/1997

Cv joint failed causing vibration while driving.

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2 Constant Velocity Joint problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 05/02/1996

When accelerating the car pulls to the left, when decelerating vehicle pulls to the right. Steering wheel replaced, it was vibrating due to being out of alignment, rack and pinion and steering rack were also replaced. Excessive shaking while driving, dealer replaced tires, and balanced and rotated tires, however shake still present, dealer stated vehicle had torque pull and could not be aligned, also had bad strut, vehicle continues to pull to the left and right and shakes. Consumer noticed oil around the bolts on the valve cover at only 265 miles, dealer can not find any leaks, front motor mount had a lot of play and was replaced, oil is very dark in color, poor power. Cv joints bad. Dealer lubed and adjusted front windows, they were hard to open and close. Windshield wiper blades failed. Wrong air cleaner vent was installed on vehicle. Emergency brake was stuck on. Consumer states vehicle was taken to dealer on three occasions for brake problems. Consumer complained of poor gas mileage.

3 Constant Velocity Joint problem of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

While attempting to make a right turn vehicle stalled. Vehicle was not able to move forward/backwards. Also, axle broke, and cv joints failed which prevented wheel from turning. Please describe details.

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