Complaints
1,415
Crashes
174
Fires
72
Injuries
159
Fatalities
20
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Dodge Neon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1217 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:84,864 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#288 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:104,000 mi
Crash-related:60
Fires:9
#382 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:127,430 mi
Crash-related:18
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Dodge Neon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 217 | 2 | 1 | 84,864 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 88 | 60 | 9 | 104,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 82 | 18 | — | 127,430 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 70 | 2 | 7 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 54 | 7 | 2 | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 53 | 9 | 5 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 40 | 2 | — | 61,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 38 | 5 | 2 | 101,120 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 35 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 27 | 6 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 26 | 7 | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 25 | 10 | — | 113,333 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 21 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 19 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 18 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 16 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 15 | 1 | 6 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | — | 4 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 12 | — | — | 116,982 mi | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 12 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 11 | — | 1 | 70,000 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 11 | — | — | 74,000 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 11 | — | — | 91,033 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 10 | — | 6 | 160,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 10 | — | 5 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 10 | 1 | 3 | 150,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | 1 | — | 100,000 mi |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
217
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
84,864
Air Bags:Frontal
88
complaints
Crashes
60
Fires
9
Avg Miles
104,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
82
complaints
Crashes
18
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,430
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
70
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
7
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
54
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
53
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
5
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
40
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,000
Unintended Acceleration
38
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Avg Miles
101,120
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
35
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
27
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
26
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
25
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,333
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
19
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
6
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,982
Brake Master Cylinder
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
70,000
Fuel Pump
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,000
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,033
Electrical System:Wiring
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
160,000
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
150,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
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1995 Dodge Neon — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Dodge Neon reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1995 Dodge Neon has 1,415 NHTSA complaints, 174 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 217 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Dodge Neon?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (217 complaints, avg 84,864 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (88 complaints, avg 104,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (82 complaints, avg 127,430 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1995 Dodge Neon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 97,738 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Dodge Neon?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Dodge Neon include 174 crash-related reports, 72 fire reports, 159 injuries, and 20 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1995 Dodge Neon have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 Dodge Neon as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1995 Dodge Neon?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1995 Dodge Neon shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Neon reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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