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2001 Plymouth

Neon

Auto 3-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Plymouth Neon: best and worst years
2001 Plymouth Neon

Closest available photo (2000 model year); you're viewing the 2001.

2000 photoBull-DoserPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 3-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,600EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
90 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
13 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
49
Reported injuries
5

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC19%
  • AIR BAGS17%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8%
  • STRUCTURE7%
  • TIRES6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 72 total.

Plymouth Neon: best and worst years

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