Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
1997 vs 1998 PLYMOUTH NEON
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 347 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
◆ No calculated change in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
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| Component | 1997 share | 1998 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 54.7% | 47.2% | ▼ 7.6 pts smaller share |
| SUSPENSION | 1.3% | 6.3% | ▲ 5.0 pts larger share |
| STRUCTURE | 2.5% | 5.0% | ▲ 2.5 pts larger share |
| AIR BAGS | 8.2% | 10.7% | ▲ 2.5 pts larger share |
| TIRES | 1.9% | not reported | ▼ 1.9 pts smaller share |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 0.6% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.3 pts larger share |
| SEAT BELTS | 2.5% | 1.3% | ▼ 1.3 pts smaller share |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5.0% | 3.8% | ▼ 1.3 pts smaller share |
| STEERING | 2.5% | 1.3% | ▼ 1.3 pts smaller share |
| POWER TRAIN | 4.4% | 5.7% | ▲ 1.3 pts larger share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1.9% | 3.1% | ▲ 1.3 pts larger share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2.5% | 2.5% | ◆ 0.0 pts unchanged |
| VISIBILITY | 2.5% | 2.5% | ◆ 0.0 pts unchanged |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1.9% | 1.9% | ◆ 0.0 pts unchanged |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 50.3% | 54.1% | ▲ 3.8 pts larger share |
NHTSA Safety Recalls recalls · snapshot 2026-08-22
Recall campaigns
Campaign components: AIR BAGS
Campaign components: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 2 → 3
- ◆ Injuries
- 22 → 17