Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Plymouth Neon

Plymouth Neon owners have reported 5 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's hood latch (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Plymouth Neon

Problem Category Number of Problems
Hood Latch problems
3
Door Latch problems
1
Trunk Lid Lock problems
1

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Plymouth Neon

The Hood Latch problem

The hood flew up while I was driving because the safety latch is no longer working. I contacted Chrysler, they took 3 weeks to send a representative out to assess my car, and then proceeded to claim that it was not their problem, but "wear and tear" on a car.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

Consumer believes the inside door lock are poorly designed enabling thieves to easily use a coat hanger or something similar to break into the vehicle, consumers vehicle was broken into but not stolen because the club was in use. Nlm   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Lock problem

Child went into trunk through the split seat access and could not get out due to design of trunk (no release mechanism from within the trunk).   Read details...




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