Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Dodge Neon owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Driver's side front window has parts that stop the window from sliding. Those parts fell out. Consumer feels that the window May slide and break, injuring passengers. Window has 2 devices, one in front and one on the back, that enable window to roll up or down. The device in the front fell off after several times the window has been rolled up and down. It caused the screws to came loose and fell of in the device on the back. Window still rolls up, but also slides back and forth.
One week after purchase, all oil was gone from car. Dealer first replaced the oil pressure sending unit, kept leaking, then replaced the valve cover gasket, kept leaking, then replaced the cam seals. Dealer assured me that it was not the head gasket. Still leaking oil. Took it to personal mechanic and it is the head gasket leaking. Dealer has refused to refund purchase price or replace vehicle. This has been over a 2 month period. The vehicle also has very noisy brakes, especially when it has sat for an extended period of time (overnight). The car has a shaking and rattling in the steering column when going over bumps, especially at slow speeds. The dash board reflects on the windshield when it is sunny and the glare makes it very difficult to see at times.
1. Car leaking oil at head gasket and other seals, possible fire hazard. Other '95 Neon owners have had similar problems when the car reaches 60K miles 2. Left turn signal sticking in on position, 3. Glue melted from around front and rear windows, afraid that windshield or rear glass May "pop" out, 4. Car pulls to the left, and even though numerous attempts have been made to correct the problem. The car still steers to either a left or right direction, the steering wheel will not line up with the direction of travel. Misaligned steering wheel become tiring on long trips.
Attempt to have Chrysler fix head gasket failed; would not authorize replacement of head gasket because car is used, near 100000 miles, and six years from manufacture; head gasket must be replaced by me at my own cost; A/C leak has never been completely determined, although several leaks were found and fixed; blower motor recently died. Linkage "blew apart" at some point in 2001 and had to be repaired using OEM washers and nuts.
Rear windshield shattered when touched lightly by a plastic baby car seat. Hundreds of pieces of glass were scattered throught the rear seat. It would have resulted in serious injuries if a child was in the rear seat at the time.
Defect in front windows -- scratches windows. Dealer says need new glass glides. Shouldn't this last longer than 4 years? Also, after the car sits on warm days the drivers electric lock doesn't work.
Violent deployment of air bags at low impact at 5 MPH. Both passenger's and driver's side windows shattered. Driver was temporarily nocked unconscious and suffered minor burns and bruises.
Driver and passenger side glass windows exploded/popped out upon impact; vehicle hit on driver's side; front bumper fell off. Tt
Transmission/ engine continue to stay at high idle after foot is taken off gas; windows sometimes leak due to moulding assembly, and trunk leaks on driver's side everytime it rains!
Opened the passenger's side door, opened and closed it and glass cracked , keys wouldn't open the trunk, sometimes in park position and the emergency park wouldn't hold the car .
Window & Wiper complaints in other Neon years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 1995 Dodge Neon?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 1995 Dodge Neon, 3% of the model year's 976 complaints. The component named most often is windshield (19 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Dodge Neon window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 1995 Dodge Neon, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Dodge Neon window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 80,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries to windows, wipers & sunroof problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.