Model year record

1995 Dodge Neon

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

Dodge Neon, 1995–1999 generation
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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.

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