Emission Control Problems of Plymouth Neon

Plymouth Neon owners have reported 3 problems related to emission control (under the engine and engine cooling 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 Emission Control problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 09/01/2004

Consumer is experiencing problems getting her 1996 Plymouth Neon registered because it allegedly failed to pass a smog check. In September 200 the vehicle passed the test. In September 2003 the consumer received a letter from the manufacturer advising her that her make/model had been recalled because of a problem with the obd self test. The consumer's vehicle was not experiencing the symptoms of the recall therefore she didn't take it to the dealer. In September 2004 when she attempted to register the vehicle and obtain a new smog certificate she was advised that her vehicle failed the mil/check engine light due to failure to successfully complete all obd self test. Upon reviewing the VIN the dmv claimed that the vehicle had been salvaged therefore it did not receive the recall from the manufacturer.

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2 Emission Control problem of the 1998 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 01/21/1998

Vehicle been experiencing various problem with the following: 1. Sun roof leaking; 2. Spark plugs failed, and had to be replaced on two occasions within a year; 3. Oxygen sensor had to be replaced on two occasions ; 4. The head gasket was replaced due to failure; 5. The exhaust manifold had to be replaced due to a broken bolt, causing engine to overheat, which results in intermittent stalling. Can NHTSA provide additional information regarding this matter.

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3 Emission Control problem of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

Exhaust manifold failed. Yh.

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