Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Plymouth Neon owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I was driving down the road, came to a complete stop to allow a vehicle with a blow out to get off the road. I started to accelerate, looked at the car with the blow out and apparently a truck in front of me felt the same way because when I looked up he had come to a stop and I couldn't stop before hitting him. I was going 15 MPH. My air bags didn't deploy. I didn't even scratch the other vehicle but within seconds a fire started coming out where the windshield wipers were, in a matter of minutes my car was enguled. The front of my car had little damage but the fire engulfed the rest.
While driving SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. This caused t horn to become inoperative. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the clock spring needed to be replaced and replaced it. The consumer was concered about the recall for Chrysler Mini vans with the same problems he is having since both vehicles use the same parts.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a guradrail at 55 MPH. Front of vehicle was totaled. Also, upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer were notified, and informed consumer that a representative will be sent out, still waiting. Please feel free to provide any futher information on this matter.
While parking and applying the brakes pedal would not depress. The accelerator pedal would not move and steering wheel locked up, causing driver to hit a crub and then a parked vehicle. The air bags did not deploy in the crash. The vehicle was towed to the dealer's body shop for repairs. Please provide any further information.
While traveling approximately 30 MPH rear-ended another vehicle. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy during this crash. Vehicle has not been examined by dealership or insurance company. *note: passenger has experienced back pain since this incident happened. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
Consumer was driving into an intersection of an apartment complex and another vehicle was traveling in same direction and hit her head-on . Seat belt wasn't secured properly, and airbag didn't deploy. Dealership was aware problem. Consumer sustained some injuries.
When driving consumer rearended a vehicle at 30-40 MPH and neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Also, seat belts malfunctioned, causing driver to go into steering wheel. Frame was bent on front end. Please provide any further details.
While driving consumer's vehicle collided with the vehicle in front. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries. Vehicle was towed to a garage. This information was provided by jason mother joyce betrial.
Vehicle was rear ended by a dump truck, causing consumer to lose control. Vehicle turned around and hit a guardrail at about 50 MPH. Upon impact, both passenger's side and driver's side airbags did not deploy. Consumer sustained injuries.
While driving on local street, traveling 25mph vehicle in front stopped suddenly, and collided with consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, neither airbags deployed. Hasn't contacted dealer nor the manufacturer yet.
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some frontal (passenger side) air bags May not inflate properly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag module on the passenger side.
Airbag complaints in other Neon years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2000 Plymouth Neon?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Plymouth Neon, 16% of the model year's 141 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (13 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Plymouth Neon airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 99V-043 (frontal, Mar 11, 1999). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Plymouth Neon airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 59,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 17 crashes, 1 fire and 11 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.