1995 PLYMOUTH NEON
6 recalls, 711 complaints - 55 TSBs
97V169000 Oct 7, 1997
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
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.
96V228000 Nov 18, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
96V075000 May 3, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
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.
94V034000 Feb 23, 1994
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
94V033000 Feb 23, 1994
POWER TRAIN
Defect Description
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.
94V026000 Jan 9, 1994
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
711 total complaints
77 crashes 36 fires 77 injuries 5 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 93 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 49 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 36 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 32 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 29 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 29 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 26 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 18 |
| AIR BAGS | 18 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 15 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Sep 22, 2015
Incident date: Aug 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IND... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Sep 22, 2015
Incident date: Aug 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IND... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS
Sep 22, 2015
Incident date: Aug 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IND... Read more
Fire
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 22, 2015
Incident date: Aug 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IND... Read more
Fire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Dec 15, 2010
Incident date: Dec 15, 2010
PRIMARY HOOD LATCH COMES UNLATCHED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER STATES THAT CABLE CONNECTING LATCH TO INTERIOR HAS STRETCHED OVER TIME LEADING TO THIS FAILURE - THIS IS A SERIOUS MVSS DESIGN DEFECT THAT COULD LEAD TO A FATALITY. DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR AT NO CHARGE. *TR
AIR BAGS
Aug 18, 2008
Incident date: Jul 29, 2008
WHILE DRIVING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURIES TO OUR 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. SHE INCURRED IMPACT BURNS AND A SPRAIN TO HER LEFT WRIST.*TR
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Jan 3, 2007
Incident date: Jan 6, 2005
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON HAS BEEN RECALLED. HOWEVER, THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLEWAS NOT PART OF RECALL, CAMPAIGN # 94V033000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD POWER FAILURE THAT STARTED DURING 2004. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO THE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 30, 2006
Incident date: Mar 29, 2006
A RECALL IS LISTED ON N.H.T.S.A. (NATIONAL HIGHWAY SAFETY TRAFFIC ASSOCIATION) FOR MY VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL/YEAR, FOR IT'S PCM-(POWER CONTROL MODULE). HOWEVER I DID CALL CHRYSLER, THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY DO "VIN FILTERING" DUE TO THEIR SELECTIVE "VIN FILTERING" MY CAR'S WAS NOT PUT ON THE LIST FOR THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 10, 2005
Incident date: Aug 9, 2005
NUMEROUS HEATING COOLING PROBLEMS. INCORRECT TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OVERHEATING, RADIATOR FANS NOT COMING ON, ERRATIC FAN OPERATION, WATER LEAKING IN FROM FIREWALL POURING INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR CAUSING BLOWN FUSES, FAULTY BLOWER MOTORS AND SOAKING CARPETS. WIRING PROBLEMS CAUSING FUSES TO BLOW WHEN FA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Dec 10, 2005
Incident date: Aug 9, 2005
NUMEROUS HEATING COOLING PROBLEMS. INCORRECT TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OVERHEATING, RADIATOR FANS NOT COMING ON, ERRATIC FAN OPERATION, WATER LEAKING IN FROM FIREWALL POURING INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR CAUSING BLOWN FUSES, FAULTY BLOWER MOTORS AND SOAKING CARPETS. WIRING PROBLEMS CAUSING FUSES TO BLOW WHEN FA... Read more
STRUCTURE
Dec 10, 2005
Incident date: Aug 9, 2005
NUMEROUS HEATING COOLING PROBLEMS. INCORRECT TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OVERHEATING, RADIATOR FANS NOT COMING ON, ERRATIC FAN OPERATION, WATER LEAKING IN FROM FIREWALL POURING INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR CAUSING BLOWN FUSES, FAULTY BLOWER MOTORS AND SOAKING CARPETS. WIRING PROBLEMS CAUSING FUSES TO BLOW WHEN FA... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Dec 9, 2005
Incident date: Jun 21, 2005
TRUNK WOULD COME UN-LATCHED ON ITS OWN RESULTING IN THEFT OF PROPERTY FROM VEHICLE. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Sep 19, 2005
Incident date: Sep 16, 2005
DUE TO CORROSION, THE BRAKE LINES RUPTURED WHILE I WAS BRAKING. I FEAR THAT THE CORROSION WILL ALSO LEAD TO FUEL LINE LEAKAGE. THERE IS AN EXISTING RECALL ON BOTH COMPONENTS, MY VIN# IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS CAMPAIGN NUMBER ON BRAKE LINES 96V2280000*JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Sep 19, 2005
Incident date: Sep 16, 2005
DUE TO CORROSION, THE BRAKE LINES RUPTURED WHILE I WAS BRAKING. I FEAR THAT THE CORROSION WILL ALSO LEAD TO FUEL LINE LEAKAGE. THERE IS AN EXISTING RECALL ON BOTH COMPONENTS, MY VIN# IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS CAMPAIGN NUMBER ON BRAKE LINES 96V2280000*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 31, 2005
Incident date: Aug 30, 2003
I BOUGHT THIS CAR...WITH A TRADE IN WITH A PONTIAC BONNEVILLE..I HAD BAD LUCK WITH THIS NEON 1995 MODEL FROM DAY I DROVE..THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAIL AND THEY SOMETIMES WORK..LIKE EX..TO SEE HOW MUCH GAS, AND HOW FAST I AM GOING..ODOMETER..AND THE TEMP GAUGES..THEY WORK AND MOST OF THE TIME THEY DO NO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Mar 31, 2005
Incident date: Feb 12, 2005
POWER CONTROL MODULE FOR THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE STALLED AND SHIFTED IMPROPERLY. RECALL 94V033000 WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 2, 2005
Incident date: Mar 2, 2005
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SOMETIMES DO NOT SHOW HOW MUCH GAS, OR TEMPT GAUGES DO NOT WORK...IT SEEMS IF IT IS COLD -OR DAMP-RAINING OUTSIDE- THE GAUGES DO NOT WORK...I HAVE A FEELING THERE IS MORE RECALLS ON MY PLYMOTH-NEON 1995. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Mar 2, 2005
Incident date: Mar 2, 2005
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SOMETIMES DO NOT SHOW HOW MUCH GAS, OR TEMPT GAUGES DO NOT WORK...IT SEEMS IF IT IS COLD -OR DAMP-RAINING OUTSIDE- THE GAUGES DO NOT WORK...I HAVE A FEELING THERE IS MORE RECALLS ON MY PLYMOTH-NEON 1995. *AK
AIR BAGS
Oct 12, 2004
Incident date: Apr 9, 1998
DURING IMPACT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSED NUMEROUS BURNS TO FACE, NECK, HANDS, CHEST ARMS AND SHOULDERS. *BF THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED. *NM
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 20, 2004
Incident date: Aug 9, 1998
MY GRANDFATHER OWNS A 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON AND THE PAINT IS CHIPPING OFF SO BADLY THAT IT IS TURNING WHITE AND I DON'T APPRECIATE IT. IT LOOKS CRAZY AND THAT IS NOT HOW A BUSINESS IS RAN. MY COUSIN HAS THE SAME EXACT CAR AND HER PAINT IS ALMOST 60% GONE AND THAT IS SO UNPROFESSIONAL SOMEONE NEEDS TO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 1, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
THE VEHICLE'S HEAD GASKET BLEW.*MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET . *NM
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Jul 28, 2004
Incident date: Jul 26, 2004
TO PROPERLY INSTALL A CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE REAR ON EITHER SIDE ( I HAVE TWO CHILDREN AND CANNOT USE THE CENTER) THE SEAT HAS TO BE ALMOST ALL THE WAY BY THE DOOR BECAUSE OF WHERE THE LATCHES ARE POSITIONED IN THE REAR, WHICH SEEMS VERY UNSAFE TO HAVE THEM THAT CLOSE TO THE DOORS IN CASE OF AN A... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 13, 2004
Incident date: Apr 22, 2004
THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK HAD A SMALL EXTRA HOLE IN IT WHICH WAS PLUGGED BY A SMALL VINYL PLUG. IT APPEARED THAT HE FUEL ATE THROUGH THE PLASTIC PLUG AND ALLOWED FUEL TO LEAK OUT. *AK *NM
AIR BAGS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
BRAKES FAILED TO WORK RIGHT WHEN MY BOYFRIEND WRECKED THE CAR WHICH THEN MADE HIM HIT THE GUARD RAIL. THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T COME OUT. WE CONTACTED THE PLACE WE GOT THE CAR FROM BUT THEY COULD NOT TELL US ANYTHING. THEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT OF IT ON OCTOBER 1, 2003. THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION EXPLODE... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
PAINT IS PEELING OFF AND IS CRACKING ALL OVER CAR. I HAVE WAXED THIS CAR ALL THE TIME AND IT IS IN VERY GOOD SHAPE OTHER THAN THE PAINT.
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
BRAKES FAILED TO WORK RIGHT WHEN MY BOYFRIEND WRECKED THE CAR WHICH THEN MADE HIM HIT THE GUARD RAIL. THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T COME OUT. WE CONTACTED THE PLACE WE GOT THE CAR FROM BUT THEY COULD NOT TELL US ANYTHING. THEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT OF IT ON OCTOBER 1, 2003. THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION EXPLODE... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
BRAKES FAILED TO WORK RIGHT WHEN MY BOYFRIEND WRECKED THE CAR WHICH THEN MADE HIM HIT THE GUARD RAIL. THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T COME OUT. WE CONTACTED THE PLACE WE GOT THE CAR FROM BUT THEY COULD NOT TELL US ANYTHING. THEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT OF IT ON OCTOBER 1, 2003. THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION EXPLODE... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
PAINT STARTED BUBBLING UP AND PEELING OFF IN LARGE CHUNKS. CAN'T EVEN WASH WITH A HOSE OR MORE PAINT IS REMOVED. CHRYSLER WILL NOT REPAIR AS IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT BY CHRYSLER. THEY STILL ASSUME NO RESPONSIBLITY.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Apr 9, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
THIS CAR IS SQEAKING BRAKES...DON'T SEEM VERY SAFE....AND NOISES UNDER THE CAR??*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 28, 2004
Incident date: Jun 11, 2003
1995 2 DR NEON, THE PAINT STARTED BUBBLING AND THEN PEELING 6 MONTHS AGO. ALMOST ALL THE PAINT ON THE ROOF IS GONE, AS WELL AS THE BACK OF THE TRUNK. THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE BY THE BACK WINDOW IS ALSO MISSING A LOT OF PAINT.*AK I LIVE IN THE PHOENIX AREA AND ALMOST DAILY SEE UP TO 6 OTHER WHITE NEONS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 21, 2004
Incident date: Jan 20, 2004
POOR DESIGN LEADS TO HEAD GASKET OF PLYMOUTH NEONS TO BLOW FREQUENTLY. CHRYSLER OFFERS NO RE-CALL OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CUSTOMERS WITH THIS PROBLEM. MY CAR HAS 63,000 MILES ON IT AND THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Dec 8, 2003
CONSUMER WAS EXITING THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THERE WAS A 4 INCH LONG SLIT IN THE TIRE.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Nov 10, 2003
Incident date: Nov 5, 2003
THE CAR'S COMPUTER, OR ECU MALFUNCTIONED TWICE. NO POWER WAS REACHING THE COIL, HENCE THERE WAS NO SPARK AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START. AT FIRST THE AUTO SHUTOFF DELAY WAS REPLACED. BUT THE DAY AFTER THE CAR WAS FIXED, IT ONCE AGAIN STALLED. IT TOOK ONE WEEK TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM: BAD COMPUTER ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Jul 28, 2003
Incident date: Jul 28, 2003
BLUE PAINT IS COMING OFF THE ROOF IN SPLOTCHES, WITH SMALL SCATTERED AREAS OF PAINT LOSS ELSEWHERE, AND HAS BEEN DOING SO FOR SEVERAL YEARS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 1, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING NOISE. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER THEN NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. *NLM
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 1, 2003
Incident date: Aug 12, 2001
CONTACTED CHRYSLER BECAUSE ONE YEAR EARLIER THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED IN MY BUILD. I GUESS THEY ARE WRONG. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *TS ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***761148
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 1, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2000
THE CAR HAS A CRACK IN THE HEAD GASKET I HAVE LEARNED THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH 1995 NEON'S. I HAVE ALSO HEARD ABOUT A "SECRET WARRANTY" BUT I CAN NEVER GET ANY HELP! THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT I THINK NEEDS TO BE LOOKED INTO. THANK YOU. *SCC ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
Apr 4, 2003
THE GAS MILEAGE WAS VERY POOR, THE SEAT BELT COVERS, TIRE TREAD, FOG LIGHTS AND DOME LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *PH *JB
SEAT BELTS
Apr 4, 2003
THE GAS MILEAGE WAS VERY POOR, THE SEAT BELT COVERS, TIRE TREAD, FOG LIGHTS AND DOME LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *PH *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 4, 2003
THE GAS MILEAGE WAS VERY POOR, THE SEAT BELT COVERS, TIRE TREAD, FOG LIGHTS AND DOME LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *PH *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 4, 2003
THE GAS MILEAGE WAS VERY POOR, THE SEAT BELT COVERS, TIRE TREAD, FOG LIGHTS AND DOME LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *PH *JB
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 4, 2003
THE GAS MILEAGE WAS VERY POOR, THE SEAT BELT COVERS, TIRE TREAD, FOG LIGHTS AND DOME LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *PH *JB
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Apr 4, 2003
THE GAS MILEAGE WAS VERY POOR, THE SEAT BELT COVERS, TIRE TREAD, FOG LIGHTS AND DOME LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *PH *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 3, 2003
THE WIRES THAT RUN THROUGH THE GAS TANK ONE OF THOSE WIRES CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNT A HOLE IN TANK. CONSUMER FEELS LUCKY THE CAR DIDN'T BLOW UP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Dec 17, 2002
UPON INSPECTION OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER NOTICED A LEAK COMING FROM THE VALVE COVER. CONSUMER STATED THAT IF THIS LEAK CONTINUED, IT COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 17, 2002
Incident date: Dec 9, 2002
I RECENTLY DISCOVERED THAT MY 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON HAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THE DEALER THAT I TOOK IT TO FOR REPAIRS TOLD ME THAT IT WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRENTY, BUT THAT I COULD CONTACT CHRYSLER TO SEE IF THEY WOULD COVER THE REPAIRS. MY CAR IS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE AND ONLY HAS 63,000 MILES ON IT. CHR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Dec 12, 2002
Incident date: May 20, 2001
FUEL PUMP DRAIN PLUG LEAK. THERE IS A LEAK IN THE FUEL PUMP OF MY 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON. I HAD AN INCIDENT AND BROUGHT IT TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT CHRYSLER DID NOT HAVE ANY RECALLS ON IT AND THEY DO NOT SELL THE PLUG BY ITSELF. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT I WOULD HAVE TO BUY A NEW FUEL PUMP... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: May 17, 2002
WAS TRING TO EXIT HIGHWAY WHEN TRAFFIC SUDDENLY STOPPED AND I HAD TO SLAM ON MY BRAKES BUT IT DIDN'T KEEP ME FROM REAR ENDING A TRUCK AND IT LEFT SKID MARKS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. DT
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Nov 20, 2002
Incident date: Nov 14, 2002
HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH A/C CLUTCH, SEIZED UP AND STARTED SMOKING CAR IS MAJOR HAZARD. DT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 20, 2002
Incident date: Nov 14, 2002
HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH A/C CLUTCH, SEIZED UP AND STARTED SMOKING CAR IS MAJOR HAZARD. DT
Showing 50 of 711 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 30.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,350 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 34.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON
55 manufacturer communications from 53 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| 145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 3 |
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
1801201
May 25, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
050300
Apr 14, 2000
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SUBJECT ON PROPORTIONING VALVE BRAKE PRESSURE ADAPTER TOOL REVISION. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
230200
Feb 4, 2000
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTION VEHICLES. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
090899
Sep 17, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING MULTI-LAYER STEEL (MLS) HEAD GASKET INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. *TT
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
210599A
Sep 3, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
090798
Dec 11, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING OIL SEEPAGE AT CAM POSITION SENSOR / MISINTERPRETED HEAD GASKET LEAK. *YC
090598
Nov 6, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW MULTI-LAYER STEEL ( MLS ) HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND IS BEING IMPLEMENTED INTO PRODUCTION VEHICLES. *YC
250298
Oct 23, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC
183298
Sep 25, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC
081798 REV B
Sep 18, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES. *YC
020698
Jun 19, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
EXPERIENCING POPPING NOISE OVER BUMPS WITH WHEELS STRAIGHT OR WHEN TURNING. *YC
232298
Jun 12, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION ON THE COMPETITION PACKAGE ( SALES CODE ACR ) FRONT FASCIA. *YC
9830
Jun 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT ON LABOR OPERATION TIME CHANGE FOR DOMESTIC 2.OL DOHC AND 2.4L HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT. *YC
190198
Feb 6, 1998
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CONDITION WITH CLUNKING OR RATTLING IN STEERING/WHEEL COLUMN. *YC
110298
Feb 6, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE/VIBRATION DURING/AFTER UNDERBODY CONTACT WITH MOISTURE. *YC
020297
Dec 15, 1997
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
POPPING NOISE IN FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING. *TW
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
070497
Jun 6, 1997
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WHEN DRIVING THROUGH HEAVY RAIN - DEEP PUDDLES. *TW
232497
May 23, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CENTER CONSOLE LATCH BROKEN. *TW
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
070197
Mar 28, 1997
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND/OR A/C INOPERATIVE WITH NO MIL ILLUMINATION. *TW
180697
Mar 7, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ENGINE SLOW CRANK - MIL ILLUMINATED - IAC DTC HEX $25 SET. *TW
181097
Feb 28, 1997
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
INTERMITTENT SINGLE CYLINDER MISFIRE AND/OR MIL ILLUMINATED. *TW
230597
Feb 21, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
PAINTED SURFACES OF THE VEHICLE THAT ARE COVERED FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME WITH FRONT END COVERS OR MAGNETIC SIGNS MAY APPEAR TO HAVE A WHITE "MILKY" OR "FOGGED" DISCOLORATION. *AK
230397
Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
190496
Jan 10, 1997
014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
WHISTLE AND/OR HISS NOISE FROM STEERING GEAR WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS. *JD
183695
Dec 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BULLETIN DOES NOT APPLY TO VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMED ON TSB 18-20-95REVA, 18-38-95, OR 18-39-95 DATED DEC. 8, 1995. SAG OR HESITATION DURING OPERATION IN AMBIENT TEMP BELOW 32 DEGREES F, W/ HIGH HUMI
183895
Dec 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BULLETIN APPLIES TO MANUAL TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLES. DOES NOT APPLY TO VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPRO- GRAMMED ON TSB 18-36-95, 18-20-95REVA, OR 18-39-95 DATED DEC. 8, 1995. ENGINE RPM BRIEFLY (1-5 SECS.) DOE
183995
Dec 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BULLETIN DOES NOT APPLY TO VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMED ON TSB 18-36-95, 18-20-95REVA, OR 18-38-95 DATED DEC. 8, 1995. CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A 'TICKING' NOISE AT IDLE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONDITION
212395
Dec 1, 1995
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ A 31TH TRANSAXLE. TRANSAXLE SLIPS MOMENTARILY (ENGINE RPM INCREASES/FLARES) DURING LIGHT THROTTLE 2-3 UPSHIFTS.
212395
Dec 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ A 31TH TRANSAXLE. TRANSAXLE SLIPS MOMENTARILY (ENGINE RPM INCREASES/FLARES) DURING LIGHT THROTTLE 2-3 UPSHIFTS.
091995
Oct 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 09-11-94 DATED MAY 20, 1994. BULLETIN APPLIES TO 2.0L SOHC ENGINES EXCEPT FOR TLEV VEHICLES. MOST 1995 NEONS ARE EQUIPPED WITH PISTONS WHICH CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY A CASTING NUMBER OF 4667965. I
081695REVA
Oct 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPER
CH050695
May 1, 1995
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
UNKNOWN
CH050795
May 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
CH090795
May 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
CH181795A
May 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
CH240695A
May 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
CH240795
May 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
CH240895
May 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
FD94M85
Apr 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ANNOUNCEMENT LETTER FOR RECALL 94M85. *TW
FD94M85
Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ANNOUNCEMENT LETTER FOR RECALL 94M85. *TW
CH181395
Apr 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
WHISTLE NOISE FROM PCM. *TW
239294
Dec 1, 1994
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
HIGH EFFORT TO OPERATE FRONT MANUAL WINDOWS. *TW
182694A
Dec 1, 1994
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON - EVAP PURGE FLOW MONITOR FAILURE. *TW
PLYMOUTH NEON - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PLYMOUTH NEON across all model years (1995, 2001).
19
Total Recalls
2,020
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
230
Reported Crashes
66
Reported Fires
12
Reported Deaths