Engine leaks oil. The brake pads wear out every 6 months & have to be changed. Have taken to dealer & informed the leaking is from cracked engine head gasket. Head gaskets needed to be replaced.
1995 Dodge Neon: rotors or pads wearing out early
7 of the 971 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Neon describe rotors or pads wearing out early.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year
- 20041
- 20031
- 20021
- 20002
- 19962
- 19957
What owners say
Premature wear of front brake rotors.
Premature wear of front brake pads/rotors, causing brakes to make loud screaching noise.
The brake pads wear out too quickly, causing less braking ability. The brakes have to be changed every 10 months.
Brake rotors warped.
Vehicle's braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance. Replaced front brake pads/rotors twice with in 48,000 miles due to premature wear and tear.
Warped rotor/pads/calipers, causing vehicle to grind when braking.
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 premature wear
Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 1995 Dodge Neon?
7 of 971 owner complaints about the 1995 Dodge Neon (1%) mention rotors or pads wearing out early. 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 28Grinding brakes 27Check engine light 23Steering lock-up 17Loss of power 16Headlights 15Engine failure 14Adaptive cruise 13Fuel pump 13Fuel leak 9Hesitation 9Airbag light 6Ball joint 6Oil consumption 6Seat belt 6Steering noise 6Spongy pedal 5Sudden acceleration 5Water leak 5Won't start 5
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