1995 Dodge Neon: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1995 Dodge Neon. The newest campaign is 97V169000. NHTSA received the report on 7 Oct 1997. The NHTSA record gives the component Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar. NHTSA has 976 complaints on file for this model year. 9 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 97V169000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will replace the steering column coupler with a coupler design that collapses on impact.

NHTSA VIN lookup

Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

6 campaigns, newest first. 723,700 units in total.

97V1690007 Oct 1997Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
96V22800018 Nov 1996Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
96V0750003 May 1996Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Master Cylinder
94V03300023 Feb 1994Power Train
94V03400023 Feb 1994Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
94V0260009 Jan 1994Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

97V169000Received 7 Oct 1997. 375,000 units.
Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering column coupler can become disconnected when the vehicle experiences an underbody impact.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of steering control can occur.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the steering column coupler with a coupler design that collapses on impact.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Nov 1997.
96V228000Received 18 Nov 1996. 180,000 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The fuel and rear brake tubes can experience accelerated corrosion between the tubes and a rubber isolator.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Corrosion of the tubes can lead to brake fluid or fuel leakage. This can cause a loss of brakes or result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Dec 1996.
96V075000Received 3 May 1996. 151,800 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Master Cylinder
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Jun 1996.
94V033000Received 23 Feb 1994. 7,100 units.
Power Train
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Moisture can get into the powertrain control module (PCM) causing driveability malfunctions, including stalling.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Should drive ability malfunctions or stalling occur whilethe vehicle is in motion, a traffic accident may occur.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The powertrain control modules on these vehicles will be replaced.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION.
94V034000Received 23 Feb 1994. 7,100 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Brake fluid leakage will reduce the braking performanceof the vehicle, extend stopping distances, and could result in an accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The rear brake line hose bracket screws on these vehicles will be replaced.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION.
94V026000Received 9 Jan 1994. 2,700 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The ABS brake master cylinder rear seal allows air to enter the brake system, causing spongy brakes or partial brake system loss.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Air entering the brake system caused extended stopping distance or partial loss of brakes which may result in an accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Master cylinders will be inspected for the suspect build date code range and will be replaced if necessary.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Jan 1994.

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Complaints by component

976 complaints, 1,415 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

1995 Dodge Neon
All 1995 vehicles

1995 Dodge Neon: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
Component	1995 Neon	All 1995 vehicles	Neon, all years	Mentions
Engine and Engine Cooling	237.5	144.8	281	336
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	164	137.3	110.6	232
Steering	88.3	41.1	50.3	125
Air Bags	82	71.4	86.8	116
Electrical System	77	79.9	98.5	109
Power Train	72.1	108.5	70.4	102
Vehicle Speed Control	35.3	36.2	31.1	50
Fuel System, Gasoline	34.6	46	21.8	49
Visibility	33.2	61	25.8	47
Equipment	30.4	21.5	22.8	43

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 24.

Complaints that report a crash: 126
Complaints that report a fire: 55
Injuries in the complaints: 120
Deaths in the complaints: 15
Date of the newest complaint: 29 Apr 2018

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 1995 Dodge Neon, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 1999, with 150 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1995 Dodge Neon
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
DP03002	Defect petition	STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION	Steering / Column	7 May 2003	22 Jul 2003
PE02082	Preliminary evaluation	SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE	Seat Belts	6 Nov 2002	23 Apr 2003
PE98012	Preliminary evaluation	UNDERHOOD FIRES	Electrical System	26 Feb 1998	23 Jun 1998
EA98003	Engineering analysis	OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS	Air Bags	30 Jan 1998	5 Jan 2000
PE97042	Preliminary evaluation	OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT	Air Bags	21 Sep 1997	30 Jan 1998
EA97009	Engineering analysis	LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL	Steering	30 Apr 1997	8 Oct 1997	97V169000
PE97007	Preliminary evaluation	ALLEGED FIRES IN STEERING COLUMN AREA	Electrical System	31 Jan 1997	7 Apr 1997
PE96069	Preliminary evaluation	LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL	Steering	26 Nov 1996	30 Apr 1997
PE94095	Preliminary evaluation	LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL	Steering	28 Dec 1994	25 Apr 1995

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
NHTSA page of the 1995 Dodge NeonThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1995 Dodge Neon: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/dodge/neon/1995/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1995 Dodge Neon?: 723,700 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Dodge Neon have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the Dodge Neon, model years 1993 to 2005. 6 of them name the 1995 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 1995 Dodge Neon name most often?: Engine and Engine Cooling: 336 of 1,415 component mentions, or 237.5 per 1,000. For all 1995 vehicles the figure is 144.8 per 1,000.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1995 Dodge Neon open?: No. Each of the 9 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.