Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
NHTSA campaign 97V169000 · 1997 · reported 10/07/1997
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
1995 Plymouth Neon Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine — runs 2.1× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
481Complaints
6Recalls
57Crashes
29Fires
57Injured
4Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (19.3% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints here are 2.1× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 93 · 19.3% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags:frontal | 49 · 10.2% | Investigation closed | EA98003 · PE97042 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 36 · 7.5% | No official action | — |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar | 32 · 6.7% | Recalled | Recall 97V169000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 29 · 6% | Recalled | Recall 94V026000 · Recall 94V034000 · Recall 96V228000 · Recall 96V075000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 29 · 6% | Recalled | Recall 94V026000 · Recall 94V034000 · Recall 96V228000 · Recall 96V075000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 481 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 6 campaigns
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
NHTSA campaign 94V026000 · 1994 · reported 01/09/1994
AIR ENTERING THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OR PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA campaign 94V034000 · 1994 · reported 02/23/1994
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL REDUCE THE BRAKING PERFORMANCEOF THE VEHICLE, EXTEND STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Power Train
NHTSA campaign 94V033000 · 1994 · reported 02/23/1994
SHOULD DRIVE ABILITY MALFUNCTIONS OR STALLING OCCUR WHILETHE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA campaign 96V228000 · 1996 · reported 11/18/1996
CORROSION OF THE TUBES CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID OR FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKES OR RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
NHTSA campaign 96V075000 · 1996 · reported 05/03/1996
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“FAILURE OF THE MOTOR MOUNTS, THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP.”NHTSA complaint 802188 — filed 09/11/1996 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
“PART (02) SENSOR FAILS W/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING. ROUGH IDLE PERSIST AFTER FAILURE. THIS HAS OCCURED THREE TIMES W/REPLACEMENT OF SENSOR. TT”NHTSA complaint 965670 — filed 05/19/1995 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
“TWO ENGINE MOUNTS COLLAPSED, CAUSING ENGINE TO TURN/FALL TO THE RIGHT. *SKD”NHTSA complaint 486183 — filed 05/12/1995 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Plymouth Neon?
Engine and engine cooling:engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 93 of 481 NHTSA complaints (19.3%), followed by air bags:frontal (49), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (36), steering: steering wheel/handle bar (32). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1995 Plymouth Neon have?
481 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 57 involved a crash, 29 involved a fire, and 57 reported injuries. 4 deaths were reported.
Does the 1995 Plymouth Neon have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 97V169000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1995 Plymouth Neon's reported problems?
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
