1995 Plymouth Neon Highline Coupe 5MT
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The 1995 Plymouth Neon Highline Coupe 5MT is a 132-hp inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,740 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 132 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 130 lb-ft of torque at 4600 rpm, spinning to a 7,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Neon measures 171.8 inches long on a 104.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,740 ($25,036 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | A588 2.0L SOHC 16-valve inline-4, sequential MPFI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 132 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 83.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 171.8 in |
| Width | 67.5 in |
| Height | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.8 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1995 Plymouth Neon Highline Coupe 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1995 Plymouth NEON. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 7, 1997 · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN UNDERBODY IMPACT.
Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER WITH A COUPLER DESIGN THAT COLLAPSES ON IMPACT.
NHTSA campaign 97V169000
Nov 18, 1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.
Consequence: CORROSION OF THE TUBES CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID OR FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKES OR RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE, FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL VAPOR TUBES FOR THE PRESENCE OF CORROSION. ANY TUBES SHOWING CORROSION WILL BE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RUBBER ISOLATOR REPLACED WITH A PLASTIC CLIP.
NHTSA campaign 96V228000
May 3, 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.
Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT(S) WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT PRIOR TO PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA campaign 96V075000
Feb 23, 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.
Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL REDUCE THE BRAKING PERFORMANCEOF THE VEHICLE, EXTEND STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: THE REAR BRAKE LINE HOSE BRACKET SCREWS ON THESE VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 94V034000
Feb 23, 1994 · POWER TRAIN
MOISTURE CAN GET INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CAUSING DRIVEABILITY MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING STALLING.
Consequence: SHOULD DRIVE ABILITY MALFUNCTIONS OR STALLING OCCUR WHILETHE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES ON THESE VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 94V033000
Jan 9, 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.
Consequence: AIR ENTERING THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OR PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: MASTER CYLINDERS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR THE SUSPECT BUILD DATE CODE RANGE AND WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign 94V026000
483 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1995 Plymouth NEON
Owner Complaints
483 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Plymouth NEON (57 mention a crash, 29 a fire, 44 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 133 |
| Service Brakes | 75 |
| Hydraulic | 74 |
| Steering | 64 |
| Air Bags | 62 |
| Electrical System | 49 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.