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

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,214 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1996 Plymouth Neon brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Plymouth Neon Owner Comments

problem #14

Nov 192004

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles

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

Oil leaks, dashboard failure, noise in brakes, wind noise in passengers door. Have replaced valve cover gasket twice, replaced oil sendind unit, cam sensor was replaced now I have a big oil leak, car only has 45000 miles on it.

- King William, VA, USA

problem #13

Mar 011997

Neon

  • miles
The ABS brakes on the car have failed about 8 times in the 5 years we've owned the car. The brake pedal goes all the way to the floor and the car won't stop. The car has been to several dealers who have been unable to find a problem.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #12

May 012001

Neon

  • miles
Air condition blows out hot air and makes a noise. Also, when she applied brakes vehicle makes a loud grinding noise. Dealership is aware of the problem.

- Aurora, IL, USA

problem #11

Dec 151998

Neon

  • miles

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

Transmission was replaced at about 35,000 miles under warranty, new transmission is beginning to slip. Headgasket has failed twice causing internal damage that the dealership won't admit to. Engine block or other part is cracked, leaking oil into cylinders 1 and 3, problem wasn't corrected last time in shop. Brakes fail regularly, especially under quick stopping attempts, even though the pads/shoes are still good. There is a gas leak that allows fumes to enter the car. Egr valve is broken and won't be fixed under warranty even though it's part of the engine. Paint is chipping on the bottom half of the car and the panels are now rusting. Car stalls in reverse. Car idles roughly even after tune-ups. Heat/ac knobs are cracked due to improper drilling.

- Gresham, OR, USA

problem #10

Jun 042000

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
I was told there is a national back order on this part indicating a problem with it. Mine has collasped and while not creating a safety problem at this point could later on if I can't get a part to replace it.no safety defect mentioned.

- Sapulpa, OK, USA

problem #9

Dec 151997

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When taking vehicle out of park into drive, the vehicle's throttle stuck, causing the vehicle to increase speed, resulting in an accident. Brakes failed to stop vehicle. No deployment of driver/passenger's air bags upon impact.

- Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

problem #8

Feb 011998

Neon

  • miles

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

ABS brakes are continually making squeaky noises. Vehicle has been in the dealer shop on several occasions, and dealer informed the consumer this is a normal condition for this vehicle.

- Strathmore, CA, USA

problem #7

Jan 301998

Neon

  • miles
Started applying ABS brakes at 30mph, brake pedal went to floor. Vehicle failed to stop & rearended another vehicle. Neither air bag deployed. Vehicle being repaired at mechanic's.

- Clinton, NC, USA

problem #6

Jul 011996

Neon

  • miles
Steering knuckles/head gasket/ABS brakes failed.

- Bangor, ME, USA

problem #5

Jul 011996

Neon

  • miles
Sttering knuckles/head gasket/ABS brakes an transmission failed.

- Bangor, ME, USA

problem #4

Jul 011996

Neon

  • miles

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

Steering, head gasket, brakes, transmission failed

- Bangor, ME, USA

problem #3

Jul 011996

Neon

  • miles
Steering knuckles/head gasket/ABS brakes an transmission failed.

- Bangor, ME, USA

problem #2

Dec 311996

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
ABS brakes; brake pedal goes to floor when applied. Owner spoke w/sport Chrysler norristown, pa., and they told her brakes were self adjusting. Two days later she had an accident. Chrysler rep., wishes to inspect vehicle.

- Hatboro, PA, USA

problem #1

Oct 181996

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes, they make noise, this happens in wet weather mostly.

- Bellport, NY, USA

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