1995 Dodge Neon
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 985
- Recalls
- 11
- Investigations
- 9
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 1995
Opened by NHTSA
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 985 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 985 |
| 1996 | 611 |
| 1997 | 390 |
| 1998 | 339 |
| 1999 | 116 |
| 2000 | 337 |
| 2001 | 146 |
| 2002 | 173 |
| 2003 | 202 |
| 2004 | 94 |
| 2005 | 95 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
33% · 328 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Service brakes
24% · 236 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Show complaint excerpts
Rear brakes locked up while driving .brake lining separated from shoe .than brake lines started leaking at frame hold down bracket. These are original parts.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-06
Steering
13% · 126 reportsMost commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and hydraulic power assist system.
Show complaint excerpts
Riding on a hard surface when vehicle suddenly went out of control, resulting in accident/injury. Tt&
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-15
Electrical system
11% · 107 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.
Show complaint excerpts
Smoke is coming from steering column due to parts of ignition switch and dash wiring harness melting. Mileage 123000. *ak the dealer informed consumer that the ignition switch shorted the brake warning light ground wire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-29
2005 Dodge Neon. Consumer writes in regards to unreliable steering wheel horn circuit. *smd the consumer stated the horn sometimes to failed to honk.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-24
Also filed under Air bags
Air bags
11% · 106 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision in which the passenger's air bag deployed into rear passenger seat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-30
Estimated speed 14 MPH, air bag didn't deploy. Please describe details. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-31
Rear ended vehicle air bag deployed windows blew out driver hit in shoulder by one of the vents. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-10
Safety timeline
11 recalls · 9 investigations · oldest first
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1994-01-21Service brakes, hydraulic94V026000 The ABS brake master cylinder rear seal allows air to enter the brake system, causing spongy brakes or partial brake system loss.
Remedy: Master cylinders will be inspected for the suspect build date code range and will be replaced if necessary.
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1994-02-09Service brakes, hydraulic94V034000 The rear brake hose mounting bracket screws can fail allowing the brake hoses to move out of position. The unrestrained hoses are then susceptible to damage which could result in brake fluid leakage.
Remedy: The rear brake line hose bracket screws on these vehicles will be replaced.
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1994-02-09Power train94V033000 Moisture can get into the powertrain control module (PCM) causing driveability malfunctions, including stalling.
Remedy: The powertrain control modules on these vehicles will be replaced.
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1994-12-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-04-25 Loss of steering control
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1995Complaint volume 985 complaints filed for this model year.
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1996-06-10Service brakes, hydraulic96V075000 The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.
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1996-11-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-04-30 Loss of steering control
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1996-12-06Fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic96V228000 The fuel and rear brake tubes can experience accelerated corrosion between the tubes and a rubber isolator.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake, fuel supply and fuel vapor tubes for the presence of corrosion. Any tubes showing corrosion will be replaced. All vehicles will have the rubber isolator replaced…
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1997-01-31Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-04-07 Alleged fires in steering column area
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1997-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 1997-10-08 Loss of steering control
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1997-09-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-01-30 Oversensitive air bag deployment
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1997-11-15Steering97V169000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering column coupler can become disconnected when the vehicle experiences an underbody impact.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column coupler with a coupler design that collapses on impact.
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1998-01-30Engineering analysisClosed 2000-01-05 Oversensitive air bag deployments
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1998-02-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-06-23 Underhood fires
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2002-11-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-04-23 Safety belt cinching latch plate
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2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are…
Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
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2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…
Remedy: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Dodge Neon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 328 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 236 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 126 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 94V026000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 94V034000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 94V033000 · Power train
- Recall 96V075000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 96V228000 · Fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 97V169000 · Steering
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 1995 Dodge Neon reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Dodge Neon is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge Neon?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge Neon have?
- 11 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.