1995 Plymouth Neon: problems, recalls and reliability
6 recalls and 481 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (25% of complaints); the 1997 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 1997
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 481 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Primary hood latch comes unlatched while driving. Dealer states that cable connecting latch to interior has stretched over time leading to this failure - this is a serious mvss design defect that could lead to a fatality. Dealer refuses to repair at no charge. *tr”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Dec 2010
“While driving into the driveway, both air bags deployed causing injuries to our 16 year old daughter. She incurred impact burns and a sprain to her left wrist.*tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2008
“Due to corrosion, the brake lines ruptured while I was braking. I fear that the corrosion will also lead to fuel line leakage. There is an existing recall on both components, my VIN# is not included in the recalls campaign number on brake lines 96v2280000*jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2005
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“Numerous heating cooling problems. Incorrect temperature gauge, overheating, radiator fans not coming on, erratic fan operation, water leaking in from firewall pouring into the blower motor causing blown fuses, faulty blower motors and soaking carpets. Wiring problems causing fuses to blow when fans would kick on, a/c was turned on, or dash would emit smoke when the parking break was engaged with the vehicle running, erratic gauge cluster, off and on gauges, interior lights failure. *nm”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2005
“The instrument panel sometimes do not show how much gas, or tempt gauges do not work...it seems if it is cold -or damp-raining outside- the gauges do not work...I have a feeling there is more recalls on my plymoth-neon 1995. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2005
“Power control module for the transmission failed. As a result, vehicle stalled and shifted improperly. Recall 94v033000 was issued, however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2005
“To properly install a child safety seat in the rear on either side ( I have two children and cannot use the center) the seat has to be almost all the way by the door because of where the latches are positioned in the rear, which seems very unsafe to have them that close to the doors in case of an accident. I have been through four diffrent child seats and have had the same problem with them all.*ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jul 2004
“The vehicle's fuel tank had a small extra hole in it which was plugged by a small vinyl plug. It appeared that he fuel ate through the plastic plug and allowed fuel to leak out. *ak *nm”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2004
“Poor design leads to head gasket of plymouth neons to blow frequently. Chrysler offers no re-call or financial assistance to customers with this problem. My car has 63,000 miles on it and this has happened 3 times.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2004
“The car's computer, or ecu malfunctioned twice. No power was reaching the coil, hence there was no spark and the car would not start. At first the auto shutoff delay was replaced. But the day after the car was fixed, it once again stalled. It took one week to diagnose the problem: bad computer in the car. This might have been disastrous had it happened on the highway. *la”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 2003
When filing, owners marked a crash in 59 of these complaints and injuries in 57 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 6 campaigns
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.
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 A PLASTIC CLIP.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Plymouth Neon reliable?
NHTSA has 481 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Plymouth Neon. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (25% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Plymouth Neon problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 85,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Plymouth Neon have open recalls?
6 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning steering: steering wheel/handle bar. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.