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1995 Dodge Neon problems

The most common problem on the 1995 Dodge Neon is engine and cooling, typically around 82,300 miles. It has 6.7 times the complaints of a typical Neon model year.

Typical year6.7x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
971
Recalls
6
Service bulletins
59
Worst area
Engine
Fuel economy
26-28mpg

The worst 1995 Dodge Neon problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

1 of 3

Brake failure

Complaints
53
Recall
Yes
2 of 3

Engine stalls while driving

Complaints
53
Typical mileage
82,300 mi
Recall
No
3 of 3

ABS light or ABS activating

Complaints
37
Recall
Yes

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Dodge Neon

Brake failure 53Stalling 53ABS 37Overheating 37Fire or smoke 31Power steering loss 29No deployment 28Grinding brakes 27Check engine light 23Steering lock-up 17Loss of power 16Headlights 15Engine failure 14Adaptive cruise 13Fuel pump 13Fuel leak 9Hesitation 9Premature wear 7Airbag light 6Ball joint 6Oil consumption 6Seat belt 6Steering noise 6Spongy pedal 5Sudden acceleration 5Water leak 5Won't start 5

Recalls 6

Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported October 7, 1997 · 375,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering column coupler can become disconnected when the vehicle experiences an underbody impact.
Risk
Loss of steering control can occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering column coupler with a coupler design that collapses on impact.

Recall number 97V169000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported November 18, 1996 · 180,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The fuel and rear brake tubes can experience accelerated corrosion between the tubes and a rubber isolator.
Risk
Corrosion of the tubes can lead to brake fluid or fuel leakage. This can cause a loss of brakes or result in a fire.
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.

Recall number 96V228000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinderReported May 3, 1996 · 151,800 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.
Risk
Brake fluid leakage can result in diminished effectiveness of one half of the split brake system. The instrument panel warning light(s) will signal system impairment prior to partial brake system loss.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.

Recall number 96V075000 · Recall details

Power trainReported February 23, 1994 · 7,100 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Moisture can get into the powertrain control module (PCM) causing driveability malfunctions, including stalling.
Risk
Should drive ability malfunctions or stalling occur whilethe vehicle is in motion, a traffic accident may occur.
Remedy
The powertrain control modules on these vehicles will be replaced.

Recall number 94V033000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported February 23, 1994 · 7,100 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Brake fluid leakage will reduce the braking performanceof the vehicle, extend stopping distances, and could result in an accident.
Remedy
The rear brake line hose bracket screws on these vehicles will be replaced.

Recall number 94V034000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported January 9, 1994 · 2,700 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The ABS brake master cylinder rear seal allows air to enter the brake system, causing spongy brakes or partial brake system loss.
Risk
Air entering the brake system caused extended stopping distance or partial loss of brakes which may result in an accident.
Remedy
Master cylinders will be inspected for the suspect build date code range and will be replaced if necessary.

Recall number 94V026000 · Recall details

See all 6 recalls for the 1995 Dodge Neon

Defect investigations

Steering column separationOpened May 7, 2003, closed July 22, 2003

Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge ram series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.

DP03002

Safety belt cinching latch plateOpened November 6, 2002, closed April 23, 2003

There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, odi found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations. Additionally, the report rate is low (1.60/100k).the information available fails to establish the existence of a defect trend at this time.further allocation of agency resources to this issue is unwarranted and the preliminary evaluation is being closed.

PE02082

Underhood firesOpened February 26, 1998, closed June 23, 1998

There is no summary currently available

PE98012

Oversensitive air bag deploymentsOpened January 30, 1998, closed January 5, 2000

EA98003

Oversensitive air bag deploymentOpened September 21, 1997, closed January 30, 1998

There is no summary currently available

PE97042

Loss of steering controlOpened April 30, 1997, closed October 8, 1997

There is no summary currently available

EA97009

Alleged fires in steering column areaOpened January 31, 1997, closed April 7, 1997

The apparent cause of the problem is the accumulation of brass powder, that wears off the electrical contacts inside the turn signal switch.this powder collects in small trails of grease that track from one contact to another.when the concentration of brass in the grease gets high enough, it can cause a high resistance short.this short, in turn can ignite the grease and cause smoke to be emitted from the steering column.the grease used inside the switch, as well as the various plastic components in the column, are fire retardant and will not burn without a sustained heat source.there has been only a single verified incident that resulted in a vehicle fire and this reported fire was small, involving some charring of the steering wheel.all other verified incidents were limited to smoke from the column and minor internal damage to the steering column.

PE97007

Loss of steering controlOpened November 26, 1996, closed April 30, 1997

There is no summary currently available

PE96069

Loss of steering controlOpened December 28, 1994, closed April 25, 1995

There is no summary currently available

PE94095

Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Dodge Neon 59

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 59 bulletins for the 1995 Dodge Neon

1995 Dodge Neon fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.0L 4‑cylFWD23-2530-3426-28

What 1995 Dodge Neon owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 29, 2018 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · AZ

The PCM on my 1995 dodge neon was replaced on june 16, 1994, 2 months after I bought the car. Done by jay chevrolet/geo/dodge in island park, ny. My car has been stalling on me and shutting down off and on for the past 5 years. I spent over $4000 to have parts replaced and the car still has the problem. I want my car checked completely free of charge. It has only 110k and it has been cared for since day one. My brother is a mechanic in oceanside, ny and has been my mechanic since I bought it new up until I moved to phoenix, az and all the mechanics I've used here can't fix my car. This is unfair if the problem is the PCM again. The car had complete diagnostics done by 3 mechanics and they can't find anything wrong. Pcm does not show in diagnostics. P.s. I filled out my personal info with my current address but will be moving on may 12, 2018 to: 21220 n. 23rd ave phoenix az 85027

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Jun 24, 2013 · Airbags, Electrical · VA

2005 dodge neon. Consumer writes in regards to unreliable steering wheel horn circuit. *smd the consumer stated the horn sometimes to failed to honk. When he attempted to replace the steering wheel clock spring, he discovered there was no ground circuit; it was only a three wire device.

Filed Oct 24, 2011 · Lights · 82,000 miles · FL

Head lights goes out while driving.

Filed Sep 30, 2011 · Fuel system · 142,000 miles · MN

I have owned several first generation (1995-1999) dodge and plymouth neons. Without exception, all of them have/had corrosion on the fuel filler pipe that was so bad that gasoline spilled on the ground when they were filled. I believe this is a safety hazard and is not, in my experience, normal.

Filed Apr 27, 2009 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · CA

Gas tank leak (very slow and gradual). Noticed only while parked, left drops on garage floor. Car also had bad head gaskets, parking brake, and automatic transmission.

Filed Oct 21, 2008 · Transmission · NY

I have a 1995 dodge neon. I have had problems with my transmission, etc. And had to have my transmission rebuilt, also replacing my head gasket, resulting in a great deal of money out of my pocket. My mechanic informed me they have seen nothing but problems with the neon. I have talked to several other people who have had or currently own a neon and they have had the same problems. There has never been a recall noted on the neon for the transmission problems.

Filed Jun 18, 2008 · Body, Brakes · NJ

Peeling paint on my 1995 dodge neon. I am on my third transmission, replaced air conditioner because of smoke under hood, brakes, rotors, fuel leaking, valve cover gasket, head gasket, no oil in engine had it towed. I also in the time I own my neon I have had all kinds of problems. After replacing all this I only had one recall sent to me on the steering coupler. I had that fixed at the dealer. But, I haven't had any other recalls sent to me. 2 transmissions and alot of money spent on a lemon.

Filed Nov 13, 2007 · Airbags · TX · 2 injuries

My niece and I were driving down the road and the airbags just deployed for no reason, busted my windshield, my 2 side windows, and tore my dash up real good.

Filed Feb 12, 2007 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · WI

Replaced rusted out fuel tank that leaked fuel after filling it more then half-full. Repaired rusted out fuel inlet tube ( leaked when filling fuel tank) fuel tanks was recycled and still using inlet tube.

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Questions about the 1995 Dodge Neon

Is the 1995 Dodge Neon reliable?

Owners have filed 971 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Neon, 6.7 times a typical Neon model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Dodge Neon?

Engine and cooling, with 292 complaints, typically around 82,300 miles. Next is brakes (214).

How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge Neon have?

6 recalls, covering steering, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.

What year does the Dodge Neon have bad engine?

The Dodge Neon model years with the most engine complaints are 1996 (341 complaints), 1995 (292 complaints) and 1997 (221 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 1995 Dodge Neon get?

Official estimates for the 1995 Dodge Neon range from 26 to 28 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 23-25 city and 30-34 highway.

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