Model year record

1995 Dodge Neon

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,415 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V169000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
375,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-10-07
Owners notified
1997-11-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN UNDERBODY IMPACT.

Safety risk

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER WITH A COUPLER DESIGN THAT COLLAPSES ON IMPACT.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V228000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
180,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-11-18
Owners notified
1996-12-06

Defect description

THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 96V075000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
151,800
Reported to NHTSA
1996-05-03
Owners notified
1996-06-10

Defect description

THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V034000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
7,100
Reported to NHTSA
1994-02-23
Owners notified
1994-02-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL REDUCE THE BRAKING PERFORMANCEOF THE VEHICLE, EXTEND STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

THE REAR BRAKE LINE HOSE BRACKET SCREWS ON THESE VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V033000

Power train

Component
Power train
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
7,100
Reported to NHTSA
1994-02-23
Owners notified
1994-02-09

Defect description

MOISTURE CAN GET INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CAUSING DRIVEABILITY MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING STALLING.

Safety risk

SHOULD DRIVE ABILITY MALFUNCTIONS OR STALLING OCCUR WHILETHE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES ON THESE VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V026000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,700
Reported to NHTSA
1994-01-09
Owners notified
1994-01-21

Defect description

THE ABS BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REAR SEAL ALLOWS AIR TO ENTER THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING SPONGY BRAKES OR PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.

Safety risk

AIR ENTERING THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OR PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

MASTER CYLINDERS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR THE SUSPECT BUILD DATE CODE RANGE AND WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine21782,300 mi
Air bags: frontal8875,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip82123,943 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline70
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components54
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar53
Unknown or other4262,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission4061,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3882,741 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner35
Steering: hydraulic power assist system27
Steering26
Air bags25115,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor21
Electrical system: ignition19
Visibility: windshield19
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc18
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system16
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash15
Electrical system14
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings12118,908 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder12
Electrical system: ignition: module1170,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1174,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1174,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring10160,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood10
Exterior lighting: headlights10
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly10150,000 mi
Power train10100,000 mi
Structure: body: door10
Tires10
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery9
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads9
Power train: manual transmission8
Suspension: front8
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers774,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly7
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings7
Power train: clutch assembly7
Seats7
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system7
Engine and engine cooling662,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.6
Exterior lighting: turn signal6
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery6
Seats: front assembly: recliner6
Service brakes, hydraulic6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper6
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal6
Electrical system: ignition: switch5
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control574,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch5
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly5
Suspension5
Suspension: rear5
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core5
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe482,741 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit4
Fuel system, gasoline450,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors4
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap4
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch4
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)4
Seat belts: front: anchorage4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum4
Steering: rack and pinion4
Structure: body: trunk lid4
Wheels4
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3
Electrical system: horn3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor3
Exterior lighting382,000 mi
Fuel system, other3
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch3
Parking brake: conventional3
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines3
Power train: axle assembly3
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Seat belts: front: webbing3
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump3
Steering: linkages3
Structure362,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint3
Vehicle speed control: cruise control3
Visibility: glass, side/rear3
Visibility: power window devices and controls380,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior3
Air bags: side/window2
Electrical system: starter assembly2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)274,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights2
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch2
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices245,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2
Interior lighting2
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
Power train: driveline: driveshaft2
Service brakes, air: antilock2
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages270,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist2
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid2
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2130,916 mi
Structure: body2
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar2
Suspension: front: wheel bearing2
Suspension: rear: shock absorber2
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Equipment1
Equipment: electrical1
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1
Parking brake1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: driveline1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Seats: mid/rear assembly1
Service brakes140,000 mi
Service brakes, air1
Service brakes, air: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1
Structure: body: bumpers1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: hood1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front: hub1130,916 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1
Wheels: hub1

The 1994 model has 142 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.