10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
40 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
25 / 1
Average Mileage:
8,923 miles

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problem #29

Mar 192002

Neon

  • miles
When vehicle was hit head-on air bags did not deploy.

- Bakerfield, CA, USA

problem #28

Feb 272002

Neon

  • miles
While driving about 35 mph and when applying brakes lost control of vehicle and crashed into guardrails. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer was not contacted.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #27

Mar 112002

Neon

  • miles
Consumer was traveling at 40 mph when another vehicle struck consumer's vehicle on left front side. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.

- Westminister, MD, USA

problem #26

Mar 092002

Neon

  • miles
Both airbags failed upon vehicle rear-ending a larger vehicle.

- Gainesville, GA, USA

problem #25

Jan 302001

Neon

  • miles
While traveling at 35 to 40 mph, another vehicle traveling at the same speed hit driver's vehicle head on. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed.

- Keniworth, WA, USA

problem #24

Nov 232001

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a 65 mph frontal collision in which air bags did not deploy. Cause unknown.

- Ossining, NY, USA

problem #23

Sep 122000

Neon

  • miles
During a front end crash at 30 mph, the air bags and seat belts did not function, causing the driver to suffer head trauma after striking the steering wheel.

- Hanover, PA, USA

problem #22

Jun 192001

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a 45 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause has not been determined.

- Park City, IL, USA

problem #21

Jun 032001

Neon

  • miles
Consumer ran into a ditch, hit a sign and airbags didn't deploy. Vehicle cannot be driven. Dealer has to inspect vehicle to find the error. Airbag wasn't on, and fuse wasn't blown.

- Tickfaw, LA, USA

problem #20

May 092001

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a 45 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy.

- Park City, IL, USA

problem #19

Dec 102000

Neon

  • miles
There was a loud rattle in passenger's air bag area that dealer said could not be fixed.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #18

Apr 072001

Neon

  • miles
Front crash at 45 mph, neither airbag deployed.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #17

Mar 092001

Neon

  • miles
Consumer was traveling 35mph on a side street and vehicle in front of him suddenly stopped, and hit him from the back. Upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy.

- Tuson, AZ, USA

problem #16

Mar 262001

Neon

  • miles
Consumer had a head-on collision at about 30-35 mph and front bumper was crushed in, but air bags did not deploy. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.

- Marion, IN, USA

problem #15

Mar 012001

Neon

  • miles
While driving through shopping center at about 25 mph tried to make left turn down lane the steering wheel locked in mid turn and my son looked down to see why wheel locked and slammed head on into a concrete light post, causing over $4000 in damage to the car. Also the airbag did not deploy during a head on inpact

- Somers Point, NJ, USA

problem #14

Dec 152000

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was braking as normal but vehicle was racing, and did not stop in time, causing a rear end accident. Accelerator did not go down. Air bags didn't deployed during accident.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #13

Dec 102000

Neon

  • miles
Seat belt did not work ( retract) during a frontal car accident. In addition, the air bags did not open either. The car accident was a severe accident.

- Voorhees, NJ, USA

problem #12

Nov 212000

Neon

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was involved in rear end collision, which forced consumer vehicle into another vehicle in front. At an impact of 40-45 mp both air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was considered totaled by insurance company. Also, driver's seat collapsed backward. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. The manufacturer was not helpful in finding the cause for air bag not deploying during accident.

- Barksdale Afb, LA, USA

problem #11

Aug 212000

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was involved in accident and airbags experienced no deployment, consumer had numerous injuries.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #10

Aug 312000

Neon

  • miles
Airbag light stays on and horn is inoperative. Also, air bag may deploy unexpectedly or won't deploy in event of a crash. Parts are not available.

- Cedar Park, TX, USA

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