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1995 Plymouth Neon

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1995 Plymouth Neon.

Safety record

Recalls on the 1995 Plymouth Neon

Recall·97V169000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.

Recall·94V026000

Service brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

THE ABS BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REAR SEAL ALLOWS AIR TO ENTER THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING SPONGY BRAKES OR PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.

Recall·94V034000

Service brakes: hoses

THE REAR BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING BRACKET SCREWS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE BRAKE HOSES TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION.

3 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 602 owners reported

Engine and engine cooling142
Service brakes96
Steering73
Air bags61

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

1995 Plymouth Neon at a glance

Trims
BaseHighlineSport
Engine
2.0L 4-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 3-spd, Manual 5-spd
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
Browse

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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 1995 Plymouth Neon?

Owners have filed 602 complaints about the 1995 Plymouth Neon with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. There are 6 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 1995 Plymouth Neon reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 6 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1995 Plymouth Neon?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1995 Plymouth Neon listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.