1995 Dodge Neon Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 294about this part
- Share
- 30%of 976 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,300miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 294 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Dodge Neon, 30% of the 976 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,300 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 9 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car leaks water from somewhere. When it rains the backseat floor fills up with water. There are no water trails running down from the windows so I don't know where the leak is coming from. The air conditioning has finally died completely - it has been smelling musty for quite some time. The windows roll down by themselves. If you go over a bumpy road or just drive for any length of time the windows start creeping down. After every drive I have to go around the car and make sure the windows are rolled up tight.”
NHTSA complaint #10069169, filed 2004-01, 62,000 miles“Chronic engine oil leaks. Cylinder head oil leak repaired (including front cam seal, valve cover, spark plug tube, EGR, cover tube flange, intake manifold, and throttle body) on 11/26/99 at 82k miles. Front cam seal replaced on 12/31/01 at 105k000miles. Front cam seal failure on 6/9/02 at 125k miles. Failure caused damage to cam shaft. All leaks were potential fire hazards.”
NHTSA complaint #10021389, filed 2003-06, 82,741 miles“The consumer took the vehicle into the mechanic and was told that the had gone bad. Water seeped into the tank</a>. While driving consumer heard a clanking noise that came from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle over heated. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10094154, filed 2004-11, 78,000 miles“There seems so be a big problem with Dodge NEON gasket heads. They're faulty, the company knows this which is why they've been redesigned. I've heard they don't consider this a big enough problem, but isn't leaking oil on a hot engine dangerous?”
NHTSA complaint #10016969, filed 2003-05, 50,000 miles“Fuel pump (20a) fuse randomly blows. 30a fuses used and also randomly blow causing vehicle to stall. No indication of problem with fuel pump itself. O2 sensor and EGR valve has been replaced. Mechanics have been unable to isolate the cause but have found different variations of circuit/wiring diagrams for this '95 NEON sport model vehicle. Mechanics have also received varying advice from Dodge dealerships on the cause and remedy. Result is safety hazard to vehicle driver and occupants if the system fails in traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10028501, filed 2003-07, 74,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 12 | 13% |
| 2004 | 20 | 21% |
| 2003 | 18 | 9% |
| 2002 | 28 | 16% |
| 2001 | 17 | 12% |
| 2000 | 54 | 16% |
| 1999 | 55 | 47% |
| 1998 | 199 | 59% |
| 1997 | 222 | 57% |
| 1996 | 340 | 56% |
| 1995 | 294 | 30% |
| 1994 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge Neon
215 complaintsSteering
124 complaintsAir bags
106 complaintsElectrical system
98 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
93 complaintsFuel system
51 complaintsVehicle speed control
47 complaintsEquipment
43 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaintsExterior lighting
35 complaintsSuspension
29 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Dodge Neon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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