1995 Dodge Neon Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 1995 Dodge Neon, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 74,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “head gasket” (12% of reports).
- 93power train complaints
- 74,000median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Head gasket: mentioned in 11 of 93 complaints (12%)
- Transmission fluid: mentioned in 6 of 93 complaints (6%)
- Please describe: mentioned in 5 of 93 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 5 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 93 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Dodge Neon power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train
Problem: Moisture can get into the powertrain control module (pcm) causing driveability malfunctions, including stalling.
Risk: Should drive ability malfunctions or stalling occur whilethe vehicle is in motion, a traffic accident may occur.
Fix: The powertrain control modules on these vehicles will be replaced.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The pcm on my 1995 dodge neon was replaced on june 16, 1994, 2 months after i bought the car. Done by jay chevrolet/geo/dodge in island park, ny. My car has been stalling on me and shutting down off and on for the past 5 years. I spent over $4000 to have parts replaced and the car still has the…
I have a 1995 dodge neon. I have had problems with my transmission, etc. And had to have my transmission rebuilt, also replacing my head gasket, resulting in a great deal of money out of my pocket. My mechanic informed me they have seen nothing but problems with the neon. I have talked to several…
Vehicle drives from approx 8 miles before check engine light comes on. Then after that the engine sputters and stalls while driving down the road. After several minutes of waiting the vehicle can be driven for a few miles then stalls again. After sitting all night vehicle can be driven for a short…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Dodge Neons have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 93 owner complaints about power train for the 1995 Dodge Neon (10% of the 976 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Dodge Neon power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 74,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 1995 Dodge Neon?
The most frequent phrase is “head gasket”, in 11 of 93 complaints, followed by “transmission fluid” (6).
Other 1995 Dodge Neon problems
See all 1995 Dodge Neon problems or power train problems across all Neon years.