1995 Dodge Neon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 93about this part
- Share
- 10%of 976 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 93 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Dodge Neon, 10% of the 976 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the engine light came on. Vehicle stalled and shook. Took car to re pair shop where it was placed on a diagnostic machine. Mechanic said they could not perform any repairs to the car until it was taken to a dealer for recall repairs on transmission control module. Took to a dealer for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10131585, filed 2005-08, 74,000 miles“Have had the car (1995 NEON) about 1 year - only had 61,000 miles on it and major transmission problems - transmission slips, in rain acts as if the car is going to stall or completely shut off, gets no power in wet conditions either.”
NHTSA complaint #10018589, filed 2003-05, 61,000 miles“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 distance. Oedb2 code reader said cylinder 1 misfire.. Replaces spark plugs, wires, fuel filter, checked coil. Everything seams to be working fine. Vehicle can be ran at idle for very long time with no complications. Pcm is bad.... Their is a recall in effect but my VIN doesn't match up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10143645, filed 2005-11, 129,100 miles“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 other people who have had or currently own a NEON and they have had the same problems. There has never been a recall noted on the NEON for the transmission problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10246193, filed 2008-10“Transmission interlocking system doesn't work. The gears could be shifted while driving or accidently at anytime.I know the 95' Dodge stratus had a recall for the same problem,but no recall for the NEON. I noticed this problem with the car the first week I bought it. At the time it didn't seem to matter,but now I have children in the car and I'm afraid someone might hit the shifter by accident.”
NHTSA complaint #737191, filed 2000-12Related recalls
- 94V033000Feb 23, 1994Moisture can get into the powertrain control module (pcm) causing driveability malfunctions, including stalling.Covers: Dodge Neon 1995, Plymouth Neon 1995
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14 | 15% |
| 2004 | 23 | 24% |
| 2003 | 28 | 14% |
| 2002 | 36 | 21% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 28 | 8% |
| 1999 | 9 | 8% |
| 1998 | 20 | 6% |
| 1997 | 26 | 7% |
| 1996 | 47 | 8% |
| 1995 | 93 | 10% |
| 1994 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge Neon
294 complaintsBrakes
215 complaintsSteering
124 complaintsAir bags
106 complaintsElectrical system
98 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology