The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 147 of 481 complaints (31%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Steering include more deaths (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 481
- Recall campaigns
- 6
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,200–$2,400
- Combined MPG
- 26–28
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | vs. 1995 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,200–2,400 | 2,200–2,500 | 2,150–2,500 | |
| Combined MPG | 26–28 | 25–28 | 25–29 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 23–25 / 30–34 | 22–24 / 30–35 | 22–25 / 31–35 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 317–342 | 317–355 | 306–355 | |
| Complaints filed | 481 | 308 | 161 | |
| Recalls issued | 6 | 2 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 59 | 32 | 19 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 29 | 11 | 2 | |
| Injuries reported | 57 | 33 | 23 | |
| Deaths reported | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 1995 Plymouth Neon have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Plymouth Neon?
Engine: 147 of 481 NHTSA complaints (31%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 1995 Plymouth Neon get?
EPA rates it 26–28 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Plymouth Neon?
EPA estimates $2,200–$2,400 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 23 mpg (low) | 30 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | $2,400 (high) | 342 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 25 mpg (high) | 34 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | $2,200 (low) | 317 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 147 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 56 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Brakes | 87 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Steering | 71 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 74 | 32 | 5 | 39 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 24 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 35 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 43 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (6)
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Defect
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN UNDERBODY IMPACT.
- Consequence
- LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER WITH A COUPLER DESIGN THAT COLLAPSES ON IMPACT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Defect
- THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.
- Consequence
- 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
- 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- Defect
- THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.
- Consequence
- 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
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY.
POWER TRAIN
- Defect
- MOISTURE CAN GET INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CAUSING DRIVEABILITY MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING STALLING.
- Consequence
- SHOULD DRIVE ABILITY MALFUNCTIONS OR STALLING OCCUR WHILETHE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR.
- Remedy
- THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES ON THESE VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Defect
- 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
- BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL REDUCE THE BRAKING PERFORMANCEOF THE VEHICLE, EXTEND STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- THE REAR BRAKE LINE HOSE BRACKET SCREWS ON THESE VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Defect
- THE ABS BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REAR SEAL ALLOWS AIR TO ENTER THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING SPONGY BRAKES OR PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
- Consequence
- AIR ENTERING THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OR PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- MASTER CYLINDERS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR THE SUSPECT BUILD DATE CODE RANGE AND WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY.