NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Plymouth Neon brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Plymouth Neon Owner Comments

problem #14

Aug 272002

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles

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

The vehicle needed major repairs on the brakes. The camshaft seal failed twice, the power steering belts failed while traveling during traffic, and the radio malfunctioned.

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #13

Mar 081999

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Right side brakes failed.

- Golden Valley, MN, USA

problem #12

Dec 081999

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
While driving front axel broke in half, causing brake failure. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Legrange, GA, USA

problem #11

Jul 291999

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles

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

Brakes continually makes noise. Mjs

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #10

Feb 111998

Neon

  • miles
Brakes squeak.

- Michigan C, IN, USA

problem #9

Mar 081999

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Right side brakes failed.

- Golden Valley, MN, USA

problem #8

Oct 011998

Neon

  • miles

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

Front brakes squeel/chatter at low speeds, front end noisey on rough roads

- Twentynine Palms, CA, USA

problem #7

Feb 071998

Neon

  • miles
I have always maintained my car regularly, but I've had so many problems with it. First of all, I've always had brake trouble, second: My turn signals will sometimes come on when I hit the brakes (or sometimes not at all), my defrost keeps breaking (only vent and bi-level will work); my horn died for no reason a few months ago, and today my car won't start (I drove to church, and it worked fine, but when I later tried starting my car, it wouldn't start. It appeared as though the battery was dead - Leicester, NC, USA

problem #6

Aug 181997

Neon

  • miles
I want to get rid of this car, I called the dealer, he said he had a lot full of Neons, I explained to him that the car was almost new because so many parts haven been replaced on it, it also told him that my car spent more time in their garage then mine. He suggested that I sell the car out right. I do not want to do this, I have called Chrysler twice complaining about the brake problem, missed 4 days of work because of the brake problem, spent $35 on a rental car because of the brake problem. I feel I should not have to loose money because I nolonger wish to own this car. Thanks for listening

- Brown Deer, WI, USA

problem #5

Aug 061997

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed on two occasions, on one occasion accident occurred, causing injuries.

- Boothwyn, PA, USA

problem #4

Nov 161996

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Driving along approximately 30 mph and when putting foot on brake the brake pedal does not move at all. Seems like the brake is stuck, have to use emergncy brake in order to stop the vehicle.

- Gloversville, NY, USA

problem #3

May 021996

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When accelerating the car pulls to the left, when decelerating vehicle pulls to the right. Steering wheel replaced, it was vibrating due to being out of alignment, rack and pinion and steering rack were also replaced. Excessive shaking while driving, dealer replaced tires, and balanced and rotated tires, however shake still present, dealer stated vehicle had torque pull and could not be aligned, also had bad strut, vehicle continues to pull to the left and right and shakes. Consumer noticed oil around the bolts on the valve cover at only 265 miles, dealer can not find any leaks, front motor mount had a lot of play and was replaced, oil is very dark in color, poor power. Cv joints bad. Dealer lubed and adjusted front windows, they were hard to open and close. Windshield wiper blades failed. Wrong air cleaner vent was installed on vehicle. Emergency brake was stuck on. Consumer states vehicle was taken to dealer on three occasions for brake problems. Consumer complained of poor gas mileage.

- Nicholson, PA, USA

problem #2

Oct 151996

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
The brakes make noise, the steering has a short and you and can drive with the hand brake on.

- Macungie, PA, USA

problem #1

May 311996

Neon

  • miles
Dual airbags did not deploy during front end collision, vehicle rearended another vehicle at 35 mph, both vehicles suddenly slammed on brakes.

- Newport News, VA, USA

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