1995 Chevrolet Cavalier vs 1995 Dodge Neon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1995 Dodge Neon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 270 | 976 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 89 | 59 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 33 | 130 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 58 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–26 | 26–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,500 mi | 82,741 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cavalier | Dodge Neon |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 82 | 294 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 25 | 208 |
| Electrical System | 59 | 98 |
| Steering | 19 | 124 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 106 |
| Power Train | 17 | 93 |
| Visibility | 32 | 43 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 46 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 24 | 60 |
| Overheating | 10 | 38 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 36 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 32 |
1995 Chevrolet Cavalier
1995 Dodge Neon
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.