1997 Plymouth Neon Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 161 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Plymouth Neon overview page.
What owners report
“AFTER THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING.”NHTSA complaint 567799 — filed 10/28/2002
“CONSUMER NOTICED OIL SPOTS UNDER CAR, RADIATOR BLEW TWO MONTHS PRIOR, CONSUMER FEELS ITS A DEFECTED HOSE, ITS TOO SMALL AND BLOWS OUT HEADGASKET. PLEASE…”NHTSA complaint 8021019 — filed 10/17/2002
“BRAKES REDONE AFTER 3 YEARS, HEAD GASKET REPLACED AFTER 4 YEARS, CLEAR COAT ON PAINT ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED, MUFFLER ALMOST FELL OFF, EXHAUST…”NHTSA complaint 10007436 — filed 10/02/2002
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Plymouth Neon have engine and engine cooling:engine problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine is the most-reported problem area on the 1997 Plymouth Neon: 76 of 161 complaints on file (47.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Plymouth Neon have in total?
161 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 22 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
