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#BS-1995-PLYNEO-72CE

1995 Plymouth Neon

Based on reports from 711 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
711
Crashes
77
Fires
36
Recalls
6
TSBs
53
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 711 complaints, 77 crashes, 36 fires, and 6 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.1x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

panel lights dont work

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

accelerator stuck and the brakes failed

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

high pitched eeeeeeeee noise

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

93 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 85K miles.

!Inspect the Air Bags:frontalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

3
0–30K
2
30–60K
13
60–90K
4
90–120K
3
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (13 reports) • Median: 85K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (93 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine93 (13%)
Air Bags:frontal49 (7%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline36 (5%)
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar32 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip29 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components29 (4%)
Other26 (4%)
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner18 (3%)

1995 Plymouth Neon: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1995 Plymouth Neon, with 93 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 85,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 85K-mile mark.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1995 Plymouth Neon, with 49 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1995 Plymouth Neon, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar Issues

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1995 Plymouth Neon, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering: steering wheel/handle bar-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

86
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57
01
40
02
10
03
14
04
10
05
1
06
1
07
1
08
1
10
4
15

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1995 Plymouth Neon. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

94V026000Jan 1994

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: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.

94V033000Feb 1994

POWER TRAIN

MOISTURE CAN GET INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CAUSING DRIVEABILITY MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING STALLING.

94V034000Feb 1994

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

96V075000Jun 1996

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.

96V228000Dec 1996

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Plymouth Neon is the 1997 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

1995 Plymouth Neon vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

711

Class avg

228

3.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 711 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1995 Plymouth Neon: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Plymouth Neon?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1995 Plymouth Neon is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 93 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1995 Plymouth Neon reliable?
The 1995 Plymouth Neon has 711 complaints, 77 crash reports, and 36 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1995 Plymouth Neon problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1995 Plymouth Neon have any recalls?
Yes, the 1995 Plymouth Neon has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Plymouth Neon problems start?
Based on 25 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 85,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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