Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1995 Dodge Neon, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling294
- Service brakes, hydraulic208
- Steering124
- Air bags106
- Electrical system98
- Power train93
- Vehicle speed control47
- Fuel system, gasoline46
- Visibility43
- Equipment43
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 126 injuries and 15 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1995 Dodge Neon failed the safety check 0.00% of the time — 100% less often than the average 1995 passenger car (1.29%). Median odometer at inspection: 121,652 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 8.3–10.3 L/100 km (about 23–28 mpg US), CO₂ 191–237 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neon · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.6 | 6.7 | 8.3 |
| Neon DOHC # · Compact · Regular gasoline | 10.0 | 7.1 | 8.7 |
| Neon · Compact · Regular gasoline | 10.3 | 8.0 | 9.3 |
| Neon DOHC # · Compact · Regular gasoline | 11.7 | 8.7 | 10.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
5 Transport Canada recalls for the 1995 Dodge Neon.
| 1997171 8 Oct 1997 | Steering THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A SEVERE IMPACT TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CO… |
| 1996186 20 Nov 1996 | Brakes THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES MAY EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR. FAILURE OF THESE TUBES COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE… |
| 1996079 17 May 1996 | Brakes On certain vehicles, the brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal. Brake fluid leakage may result in diminished … |
| 1994038 21 Feb 1994 | Electrical VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN ENGINE DIE OUT DUE TO MOISTURE IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CAUSED BY INADEQUATE POTTING MATERIAL SEALING. ALSO, THE REAR B… |
| 1994024 8 Feb 1994 | Brakes VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REAR ABS BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SEAL THAT MAY ALLOW AIR INGESTION INTO THE CYLINDER AND CAUSE SPONGY BRAKE FEEL OR PARTIAL BR… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN UNDERBODY IMPACT.
THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.
THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.
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.
MOISTURE CAN GET INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CAUSING DRIVEABILITY MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING STALLING.
THE ABS BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REAR SEAL ALLOWS AIR TO ENTER THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING SPONGY BRAKES OR PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Dodge told its dealers about the 1995 Dodge Neon: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 621898 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ |
| 618396 | THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INSTALLATION OF A NEW COMPONENT TO ASSIST CAM SEAL RETENTION. *JB |
| 618049 | SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB |
| 612600 | SUBJECT ON PROPORTIONING VALVE BRAKE PRESSURE ADAPTER TOOL REVISION. *TT |
| 612160 | SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS |
| 612149 | VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE CLUNKING OR RATTLE IN STEERING WHEEL/STEERING COLUMN. *MJS |
| 610635 | SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT |
| 610007 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTION VEHICLES. *TT |
| 609995 | THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT |
| 6092304 | SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT |
| 6089800 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT |
| 6089311 | CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM |
| 6089121 | BLOWER MOTOR DOES NOT OPERATE IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES. *NLM |
| 6089086 | CONCERNS WITH WATER DRIPS FROM ROOF RAIL WEATHERSTRIP CHANNEL INTO VEHICLE. *NLM |
| 6089084 | VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE CREAK/RATTLE FROM FRONT FOOT WELL. *NLM |
| 6089082 | VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE DOOR GLASS SCRATCHES. *NLM |
| 6089038 | INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM |
| 6088858 | INFORMATION ON GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION ON ALUMINUM ENGINE COMPONENTS. *NLM |
| 6088836 | INFORMATION REGARDING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PART SPECIFICATION. *NLM |
| 6088777 | CONCERNS WITH FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL AND /OR CREEP/GROAN. *NLM |
| 6088773 | CONCERN HOWL FROM REAR BRAKES DURING LOW SPEED STOP. *NLM |
| 6088756 | FRONT END ALIGNMENT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS AND SHOCK ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES ON COMPETITION PACKAGE. *NLM |
| 608371 | DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT |
| 607963 | INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT |
| 607959 | THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION
SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE
UNDERHOOD FIRES
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
ALLEGED FIRES IN STEERING COLUMN AREA
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation