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1995 Dodge Neon reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1995 Dodge Neon — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
1,415
on record
Top problem area
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
217 complaints
Recalls on record
0
none on record
Reported harm
174 reported crashes · 159 injuries · 20 deaths · 72 fires

What owners report fails — 1995 Dodge Neon

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 217
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 88
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 82
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE 70
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 54

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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1995 Dodge Neon units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1995 Dodge Neon reliable?

NHTSA has 1,415 consumer complaints on record for the 1995 Dodge Neon. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling:engine (217 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1995 Dodge Neon units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge Neon?

Owners most often report problems with: engine and engine cooling:engine (217), air bags:frontal (88), service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (82), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (70). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 1995 Dodge Neon?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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