Model year record

1995 Plymouth Neon

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 711 owner complaints on file.

Plymouth Neon, 1995–2001 generation
Pictured: the 1995–2001 generation. Bull-Doser, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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: engine9363,400 mi
Air bags: frontal49—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline36—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar32—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip29—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components29—
Unknown or other2680,000 mi
Air bags1885,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner18—
Steering1560,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system15—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1425,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission14—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system11—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly11—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers10—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor10—
Vehicle speed control10—
Electrical system: ignition8—
Power train: manual transmission8—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads8—
Exterior lighting: headlights7—
Power train785,000 mi
Visibility: windshield7—
Electrical system: ignition: switch6—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder6—
Structure: body6—
Electrical system: wiring5—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood525,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling5—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control5—
Exterior lighting: turn signal560,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic585,000 mi
Suspension: front5—
Electrical system427,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module4—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.4—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly485,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3—
Electrical system: horn3—
Electrical system: starter assembly3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch3—
Fuel system, gasoline3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)335,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3118,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion3—
Structure: body: door3—
Structure: frame and members3—
Tires: tread/belt3—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3—
Air bags: side/window2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan2—
Exterior lighting: back up lights2—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2—
Interior lighting260,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2—
Power train: clutch assembly2—
Seat belts: rear/other2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut2—
Structure: body: trunk lid2—
Suspension2—
Suspension: rear2—
Tires2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1100,070 mi
Equipment: electrical1—
Exterior lighting1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: fog lights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1—
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1118,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system159,535 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump1124,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1—
Latches/locks/linkages1143,121 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: column1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: roof and pillars1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—

The 1994 model has 237 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.

Other Plymouth Neon model years

All Plymouth Neon recalls by year

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.