Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Dodge Neon
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Dodge Neon has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 982 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V169000 CHRYSLER/STEERING COLUMN COUPLING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V228000 CHRYSLER/BRAKE/FUEL LINES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V075000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #94V034000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #94V033000 POWER TRAIN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #94V026000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 282 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 188 complaints
- Steering 117 complaints
- Air Bags 102 complaints
- Power Train 84 complaints
- Electrical System 83 complaints
Of the 982 complaints on file, 129 report a crash and 55 a fire; across all 982 complaints, owners report 125 injuries and 15 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Dodge Neon presents a below-average reliability profile due to a high number of owner complaints and numerous recalls. Notably, issues with the engine, brakes, and steering have been frequently reported. Recall data covers a wide array of critical systems, including steering and brakes, highlighting potential risks. The evidence suggests several common failure points, but safety-related recalls are particularly concerning for longevity and repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine cooling | 80,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Service brakes | 70,000–90,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| Steering system | 60,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Timing belt inspection
- Battery check and replace
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Overheating engine
- Spongy brake pedal
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Unusual engine noises
- Brake fluid leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Dodge Neon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.