While driving experienced ABS brake failure, when pedal became spongy then went to floor, without prior warning.
1995 Dodge Neon: soft or spongy brake pedal
5 of the 971 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Neon describe soft or spongy brake pedal.
- owner complaints
- 5
- 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
Soft or spongy brake pedal by model year
- 20031
- 19961
- 19955
What owners say
Abs system failure caused total loss of brakes on two occasions, brake pedal became spongy before it totally failed. Tt
Brake system failure, dealer replaced brake master cylinder, owner experienced spongy brakes and excessive stopping distance. Tt
Vehicles ABS braking system intermittently goes to the floor also hard pedal occurs.on right hand turns while braking pedal goes to the floor on uneven pavement
Vehicle master cylinder is defective and ABS system intermittently fails with soft pedal. Tt
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 spongy pedal
Is soft or spongy brake pedal a common problem on the 1995 Dodge Neon?
5 of 971 owner complaints about the 1995 Dodge Neon (1%) mention soft or spongy brake pedal. 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 9Premature wear 7Airbag light 6Ball joint 6Oil consumption 6Seat belt 6Steering noise 6Sudden acceleration 5Water leak 5Won't start 5
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