Does the 1996 Plymouth Neon have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1996 Plymouth Neon recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Plymouth dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Plymouth Neon?

308 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1996 Plymouth Neon recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Plymouth Neon. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Plymouth been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Plymouth dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1996 Plymouth Neon recalls, newest first

May 3, 1996NHTSA 96V075000151,800 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Summary: The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.
Consequence: Brake fluid leakage can result in diminished effectiveness of one half of the split brake system. The instrument panel warning light(s) will signal system impairment prior to partial brake system loss.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 5, 1996NHTSA 96V02600015,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

Summary: An engine wiring harness can short circuit due to contact with the exhaust gas recirculation tube..
Consequence: Shorting of the wiring harness can cause various electrical malfunctions, including engine stalling.
Remedy: Dealers will reroute the engine wiring harness properly and any wire that has been damaged will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 308 complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Neon with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 32
Fires reported: 11
Injuries reported: 33
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine119
Service brakes45
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline44
Unknown or other23
Air bags › Frontal22

Other Plymouth Neon years

Other 1996 Plymouth models

Most recalled 1996 vehicles

1996 Dodge Caravan (16 recalls)
1996 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1996 Dodge Ram (14 recalls)
1996 Plymouth Voyager (13 recalls)
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1996’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1996 Plymouth Neon have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Plymouth Neon recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Plymouth dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Plymouth Neon?: 308 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.