Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Plymouth Neon
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Plymouth Neon has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 480 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- 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 135 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70 complaints
- Steering 66 complaints
- Air Bags 60 complaints
- Electrical System 48 complaints
- Power Train 31 complaints
Of the 480 complaints on file, 59 report a crash and 29 a fire; across all 480 complaints, owners report 57 injuries and 4 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Plymouth NEON exhibits a below-average reliability based on its 480 owner complaints and six recall campaigns. Key issues involve the engine, brakes, and steering. The frequency of complaints suggests potential reliability concerns, particularly with engine performance and hydraulic brake systems. Given the complaint data, this model year can be less dependable over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000-120,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | common |
| Service brakes | 50,000-100,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Steering system | 70,000-110,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | 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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Timing belt inspection
- Alignment checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Spongy or unresponsive brakes
- Steering wheel play
- Warning lights on dashboard
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Plymouth Neon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.