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Exterior lightingPart report

1995 Plymouth Neon Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
4%of 481 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1995 Plymouth Neon, 4% of the 481 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Although this is a severe safety failure, the dealer refuses to do anthing about it. I have seen this very same clouding and deteriating of this plastic headlight lens cover on many other chrysler cars, but they continue to deny evey hearing about it. They were however quick to quote me a price of $ 257.00 per side to fix the problem that they say does not happen.”

NHTSA complaint #738824, filed 2001-01

“The first problem began with the timing belt breaking, I returned to casino auto sales to find a solution,their mechanic fixed the problem so I thought only to have the same problem occur again about a month and half later with a bad fuel pump added to the problem so I went somewhere else to have that fixed. About a week after I purchased the vehicle I was taken to sears to purchase a new set of tires, I was told by a sears rep. …”

NHTSA complaint #765886, filed 2002-08

“The contact owns a 1995 Plymouth NEON. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. On another occasion, the contact stated that while reversing, the steering column started smoking. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column coupler and steering harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also mentioned that the turn signals and interior lighting failed to operate intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #10767353, filed 2015-09, 60,000 miles

“A special nut and bolt needs to be added to the frame cross member to stop the frame from bumping the driver side floor board. Special seal, springs, and nuts and bolts are needed where the exhaust pipe mounts to the manifold - otherwise it comes loose. The light shut off and come back on while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #780506, filed 1998-03

“While driving could step on the brakes pedal and brakes will not stop on time. Possible engine failure caused check the engine light to illuminate during rain. Brakes make a wailing sound. Back up lights failed. Lights on radio failed. Head gasket leaks.”

NHTSA complaint #866442, filed 2000-07

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200112%
200054%
199842%
199753%
1996103%
1995214%

Other parts of the 1995 Plymouth Neon

Engine cooling
147 complaints
Brakes
87 complaints
Steering
71 complaints
Air bags
61 complaints
Electrical system
54 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
38 complaints
Other or unknown
24 complaints
Fuel system
22 complaints
Equipment
21 complaints
Body and structure
17 complaints
Seat belts
16 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1995 Plymouth 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.

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