MYRModel Year Report

1995 Plymouth Neon

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 Plymouth Neon
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Plymouth Neon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 481 complaints 1995 1996: 308 complaints 1996 1997: 161 complaints 1997 1998: 167 complaints 1998 1999: 62 complaints 1999 2000: 141 complaints 2000 2001: 49 complaints 2001
1995: 481 complaints
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YearComplaints
19943
1995481
1996308
1997161
1998167
199962
2000141
200149

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 19%

19% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 89 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 43 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 30 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19940121 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 94V026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940209 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 94V034000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940209 — power train

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.

Campaign 94V033000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19941228 — PE (closed 19950425)

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 481
R 19960610 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 96V075000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19961126 — PE (closed 19970430)

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

R 19961206 — fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic

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 WITH

Campaign 96V228000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19970131 — PE (closed 19970407)

ALLEGED FIRES IN STEERING COLUMN AREA

I 19970430 — EA (closed 19971008)

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

I 19970921 — PE (closed 19980130)

OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

R 19971115 — steering

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.

Campaign 97V169000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19980130 — EA (closed 20000105)

OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS

I 19980226 — PE (closed 19980623)

UNDERHOOD FIRES

I 20021106 — PE (closed 20030423)

SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Plymouth Neon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (89 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (43 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V026000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V034000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V033000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V075000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V228000 (fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V169000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 1999 ● 2000

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ● 1998 ● 1997

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Plymouth Neon reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Plymouth Neon is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Plymouth Neon?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Plymouth Neon have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.