Model year record

1995 PLYMOUTH Neon

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 711 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: 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.

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.