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1999 Plymouth Neon Expresso Coupe 5MT

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1999 Plymouth Neon – exterior Unverified
Photo: 1997 Plymouth Neon Purple by Grey26 at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (1995–1999); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1997 Plymouth Neon Purple by Grey26 at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: '95 Plymouth Neon Sedan by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: '96-'99 Plymouth Neon Sedan by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1997 Plymouth Neon Expresso (26276509803) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1997 Plymouth Neon Expresso (26787554992) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1999 Plymouth Neon Expresso Coupe 5MT is a 132-hp inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,420 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.

It makes 132 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 130 lb-ft of torque at 4600 rpm, spinning to a 7,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).

The Neon measures 171.8 inches long on a 104.0-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$13,420 ($26,179 *)
Engine
Engine TypeA588 2.0L SOHC 16-valve inline-4, sequential MPFI, naturally aspirated
Horsepower132 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque130 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm
Redline7,000 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 16-valve
Bore and Stroke87.5 x 83.0
Compression Ratio9.8:1
Injection TypeSequential multi-point fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City24 MPG
Highway36 MPG
Combined28 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Dimensions & Weight
Length171.8 in
Width67.5 in
Height52.8 in
Wheelbase104 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front39.6 in
Headroom Rear36.5 in
Legroom Front42.5 in
Legroom Rear35.1 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1999 Plymouth Neon Expresso Coupe 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1999 Plymouth Neon 4-DR.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Plymouth NEON.

67 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1999 Plymouth NEON

Owner Complaints

67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Plymouth NEON (8 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling31
Electrical System8
Air Bags6
Unknown Or Other6
Equipment5
Hydraulic5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 2, 2016 · Electrical System
“FUEL GAUGE SUDDENLY DROPS TO EMPTY. EVEN AFTER A COMPLETE TANK REFILL. IT WOULD SEEM TO BE AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IN EITHER THE SENSOR OR DASH GAUGE ITSELF. IT CAN BE "CLEARED" FROM BEING STUCK ON…”
Jan 19, 2016 · Electrical System, Engine
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PLYMOUTH NEON, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATED HOT. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE, BUT THE…”
Jun 15, 2009 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“HEAD GASKET FAILURE THIS IS OBVIOUSLY AN ON GOING PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL CAR - CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED OR AT VERY LEAST REPAIRED BY CHRYSLER. *TR”
Nov 24, 2007 · Suspension, Structure
“BADLY RUSTED STRUT TOWER ON DRIVERS SIDE FRONT, NEEDS ATTENTION OR SEVERE DAMAGE AND INJURY COULD OCCUR. *TR”
Mar 10, 2007 · Steering, Engine And Engine Cooling
“MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUT 1999 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER HOME FROM WORK AFTER A SNOWSTORM. ABOUT A BLOCK AWAY FROM OUR HOME, HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN A CORNER WHEN HE HIT A SMALL PILE OF SNOW THAT THE PLOWS HAD…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1999 PLYMOUTH NEON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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