NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

1995 Plymouth Neon (Page 1 of 2)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 1
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1995 Plymouth Neon brakes problems

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1995 Plymouth Neon Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #29

Feb 052001

Neon

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brakes failed to stop vehicle when they were applied. Took vehicle to dealership and mechanic test drove vehicle. Informed owner that ABS brakes were working just fine and were normal. Later, was driving vehicle, and was involved in an accident due to lack of braking power.

- Woodburn, NY, USA

problem #28

May 011994

Neon

  • miles
Whenever it rains or snows the ABS light comes on, dealership is not able to find out what is causing this problem.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #27

May 101997

Neon

  • miles
While trying to brake on any wet surface ABS does not work. Similar to recall # 94V026000.

- Howell, NJ, USA

problem #26

May 101997

Neon

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving driver depressed brake pedal and it did not respond. Consumer said it felt "squishy, " and brakes felt like they were going to work, and then they didn't work.

- Howell, NJ, USA

problem #25

Jul 272000

Neon

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
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.

- Hillman, MI, USA

problem #24

Dec 201999

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Upon depressing the brake pedal to make a normal or gradual stop consumer noticed a noise coming from the brake pedal. Noise sounded like metal to metal, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts.

- Camas, WA, USA

problem #23

Oct 011998

Neon

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Randomly car will not stop within reasonable lenghts. Due to brake failure.

- Lesueur, MN, USA

problem #22

Oct 011998

Neon

  • miles
Front and rear ABS brakes make grinding noise when driving forward and reversing whenever starting the vehicle. Also, transmission failed/engine head gasket failed twice/oil leak/cam sensor failed, causing vehicle to stall twice.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #21

Oct 281997

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Upon applying brakes ABS brakes engaged and vehicle suddenly accelerated twice, once resulting in an accident.

- Lakewood, OH, USA

problem #20

Aug 011997

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle braking system continually making noise whenever brake pedal is applied; vehicle would stall whenever brakes are used in a sudden stop. Also, gear would slip into neutral. Dealer notified. Car hesitates to start and at times there is a knocking sound under the car when ignition is turned off.

- Fayeville, NC, USA

problem #19

Apr 021998

Neon

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Attempted a panic stop, brake pedal felt stiff/hard, no ABS engagement and no apparent slowing down of vehicle. Rear ended vehicle in front and air bags did not deploy.

- Larkspur, CO, USA

problem #18

Mar 241998

(reported on)

Neon 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed a collision.

- Lima, OH, USA

problem #17

Aug 211995

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pedal went to the floor.

- Wintervill, NC, USA

problem #16

Dec 191997

(reported on)

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission slips from drive to neutral simply by leaning on or nudging the shifter column accidently. Also, anti-lock brake failure.

- Chico, CA, USA

problem #15

Nov 121997

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
The pins in the caliper are swelling up, causing the calipers to lock up, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified. Oqner has taken vehicle to a independent mechanic.

- Hampton, VA, USA

problem #14

May 071997

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was driving down freeway at approx 60 mph suddenly went into a turn and heard a loud noise. Then within minutes she was in the air on two wheels; and when auto came down driver hit her head on windshield and auto began to slide.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #13

Jan 101997

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Applying the ABS brakes the vehicle would not stop, also has extended stopping distance. Before the brakes went out, the ABS light was on. Now there are no ABS brakes on the vehicle.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #12

Dec 131996

Neon

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Antilock brake failure.

- Bethesda, MD, USA

problem #11

Dec 171996

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Owner received recall notice, contacted dealer and was told they would not have parts in until Jan. 1,1997. Recall #96V228000.

- Warren, MI, USA

problem #10

Jul 111996

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes locked up, causing loss of control.

- Eldred, NY, USA

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