Transmission defective. When put into reverse it made a loud banging noise. Shifted harshly from second to third gear. The head gasket blew and had to be replaced. The brakes squealed for no apparent reason. The camshaft seal leaked oil and had to be replaced. Also, the valve cover gasket had to be replaced because of an oil leak.
1995 Dodge Neon: grinding or squealing brakes
27 of the 971 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Neon describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 27
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
Brakes started squeaking, and sounded like metal against metal. Consumer has had brakes and rotors changed every two to three miles.
A fuel leak was present inside of vehicle. Also, brakes made squeaking noise on right side off vehicle. Dealership will be notified.
Since the purchase of my neon in may '95, I have had nothing but costly problems. This past year, alone, the repair, towing, and car rental expenses have exceeded $5000.00. This car is costing me a fortune to maintain, as these are major components that are malfunctioning. The items I have registered complaints on are just a few of the items I am having problems with. In just over a year, I have had to have a head gasket replaced, my air compressor seized, almost resulting in a fire, my throttle body had to be replaced, they still can't determine why my brakes squeal constantly. Although I have heard that this, among other things, is a very common and dangerous problem with the '95 neons. My my engine controller had to be supposedly updated, my engine skips, but the dealer says nothing is wrong with it. My warning lights don't work, with these problems, you would think that you would have some kind of warning. And now, I have had to replace gear shift cables, and as of yesterday, I had a clutch cable snap which may have caused transmission damage. I have been told that the clutch cable has been updated 3 times for the '95 neon because of problems with it, I will be investigating this further. My air compressor has malfunctioned twice since I have had the car, as well as the evaporator. For what it has cost me to repair this car, because chrysler refuses to admit fault, although it is obvious that this model and year is a lemon, I could be driving a mercedes benz!! I have never been so disappointed in a vehicle as I am with this neon! And obviously I am certainly not the only person with constant problems and astronomical repair costs being incurred. It is quite obvious by this database that there are many other people who are in the same boat I am in. Chrysler has made not only a poor product, but also a dangerous product. I can't believe that they would knowingly sell a vehicle to so many people with the problems that the neon has had. Thieves!
When applying brakes they would grind. Also, would have to pump brakes. Dealership replaced rotors and brakes pads. But, problem still continued. It has been three weeks. *ak possible engine failure caused oil to leak. The steering wheel vibrate and vehicle pulls.
While driving brakes would squeak, and vehicle would slide. Also, transmission is not working properly, and vehicle stalls.
While turning there is a grinding noise. Consumer took car to the dealer, and dealer said it was caused by defective rack and pinion steering.
On multiple occations the brakes fail to stop the car resulting in a grinding noise and increased stopping distance. Dealer service men say they have not beeen able to recreate the problem.
'ive had my car since 9/94 and now with 123,000 miles. I like the shape and the color and comfort of the car. I was told by several dealers to drive it to the end. I will never get what I paid for a trade-in. As of now, ive use my exetended warranty, cant afford to put in shop, 2/98 made a call to holzauers and asked about my skruntched in bits pieces rotor. They checked for squeeks and didnt tell me about a bad rotor. Squealing and no brakes. A new brake system was done and still squeaking. Now back brakes are bad. Ive had lots of bad things happen. But ive had lots of compliments ofthe color. One week after I got it a car spun rocks & scratched the hood paint. The paint job is not good. Im getting rusty spots now. Water leaked inside and holzauers rigged it to stop. When it get 90/100' hot weather, air bag light stays on, heat/air fan dont work til car cools. I use phillips 66 gas w/93 oct most of the time. 10% ethonol is bad. It will flutter w/low oct water based gas. In reverse gear it grinds and wont go into gear. Ive tolerated most of these things til it wont move or start. Im glad to have a car. At the price then 13,000$ is not fair. My rights as a consumer w/anew car have not been met. Arbitration turned me down over my windows and doors out of adjustment. Said my mileage was too high. But for months w/low mileage I was ignored. Chrysler just wanted money. I did recommend a newer neon to my aunt. She purchased one. I love my car. But without defects. My window still leaks, my left turn sig. Dont go off, brakes squeek, engine light stays on, coil wire loosens, my car shocks my boyfriend, ignition is lose, suspension is bad, car hops around bumpy corners at 30 MPH. Paint is chipping, I ve had 3 sets of new tires, 2 new batteries, a new fuel pump, airconditioning unit, oil pump is weak, engine makes crakling sound when accelarating. Ok!
With car in motion and without any warning symptoms, clutch cable failed when clutch pedal was depressed. Driver was approaching an intersection and intended to stop the car. As a result, the car was "stuck" in gear with the clutch engaged, the engine running, and the car moving forward. The brake pedal was used to "stall" the engine and stop the car in the intersection the clutch cable was found to be failed at the point of entry into the transmission, which allowed the connecting bolt to fall inside the transmission, requiring disassembly of the transmission in order to remove the parts. The car had previously (about 2 yrs / 40 k miles) experienced intermittent squeaking niose as clutch pedal was depressed & released. This was reported to the dealer at the tim (2/97) who could not reproduce the noise.
When driving vehicle jumps, and when putting in gear it jumps and makes a loud squeaking nois. Dealer and manufacturer contacted, both aware of the problem, and cannot duplicate the problem.
Brakes malfunctioned. Brakes squeak and are slugish.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject on proportioning valve brake pressure adapter tool revision
- A howl noise from rear brakes during low speed stop
- Concerns with front brake squeal and /or creep/groan
- A howl type noise coming from the rear brakes during a low speed
- Concern howl from rear brakes during low speed stop
- Moaning noise from front brakes
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage can result in diminished effectiveness of one half of the split brake system. The instrument panel warning light(s) will signal system impairment prior to partial brake system loss.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.
Recall number 96V075000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The rear brake hose mounting bracket screws can fail allowing the brake hoses to move out of position. The unrestrained hoses are then susceptible to damage which could result in brake fluid leakage.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage will reduce the braking performanceof the vehicle, extend stopping distances, and could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- The rear brake line hose bracket screws on these vehicles will be replaced.
Recall number 94V034000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- The ABS brake master cylinder rear seal allows air to enter the brake system, causing spongy brakes or partial brake system loss.
- Risk
- Air entering the brake system caused extended stopping distance or partial loss of brakes which may result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Master cylinders will be inspected for the suspect build date code range and will be replaced if necessary.
Recall number 94V026000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Dodge Neon grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1995 Dodge Neon?
27 of 971 owner complaints about the 1995 Dodge Neon (3%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Dodge Neon?
There are 3 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Dodge Neon
Brake failure 53Stalling 53ABS 37Overheating 37Fire or smoke 31Power steering loss 29No deployment 28Check engine light 23Steering lock-up 17Loss of power 16Headlights 15Engine failure 14Adaptive cruise 13Fuel pump 13Fuel leak 9Hesitation 9Premature wear 7Airbag light 6Ball joint 6Oil consumption 6Seat belt 6Steering noise 6Spongy pedal 5Sudden acceleration 5Water leak 5Won't start 5
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