1995 Dodge Neon vs 1995 Mazda Protege
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 Dodge Neon | 1995 Mazda Protege |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 976 | 165 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 59 | 56 |
| Investigations | 8 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 130 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 58 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–28 | 22–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,741 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Neon | Mazda Protege |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 294 | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 208 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 106 | 41 |
| Steering | 124 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 98 | 15 |
| Power Train | 93 | 19 |
| Exterior Lighting | 35 | 27 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 47 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 60 | 7 |
| Overheating | 38 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 36 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 32 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 22 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 20 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
1995 Dodge Neon
1995 Mazda Protege
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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.