1995 Dodge Neon suspension problems

Filed Sep 13, 2005 · Brakes, Steering · 130,916 miles · MO · crash · 2 injuries

Dt: the caller said that brakes will not work one has to hit the brakes at the last minute. She said one can feel a pop, and then the brakes fail. She had to run into a ditch to keep form hitting someone. The police were called, and there a report was taken. There was a crash. There were injuries to the pedestrian. She said the hub assembly was bad and had it replaced. Also, the tie rod wobbled and had it replaced. Had another accident with the brakes when the car in front of stopped suddenly and brakes did not work. Police came and a report was taken. The lady in the other vehicle was injured. Dealer will take the car to dealer, and they will talk about it. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Caller said she was not informed about the problems the vehicle had when she bought it.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · CA

The brakes on the car are just terrible. I bought the car in 2002, it was a 1995 neon dodge(best I could buy back then). But in less than a year since I've had the car I've had to have the air conditioner fixed one time, the paint is basically peeling off by itself, but the worst part are the brakes, I've had them changed three times in less than eight months. Once I almost got in car accident because they failed on me. Since I bought it in a small local dealer shop much could not be done, but I am looking foward to getting a better car with better safety features.

Filed Aug 8, 2001 · Suspension · NV

Right rear tire had a slow leak when it started to rub against stablizer bar. There is insufficient space, about 1\2 of inch, between stablizer bar and tire(with normal air pressure) which caused tire to heat up and blow while driving.*ak there had only been 12400 miles on the tire.

Filed Jul 3, 2001 · Suspension · OH

Left front wheel came off while backing out of driveway. Vehicle towed to dealer shop, and informed consumer that left front lower ball joint disconnected. *ak dealer replaced the parts, consumer states the driver and passenger front sides have been making popping noises when going over speed bumps or turning the wheel sharply.

Filed Jul 17, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · KY

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.

Filed Oct 26, 1999 · Suspension · LA · 1 injury

This is tearing my car up and the value of the car. I was told that dodge does not cover rear struts. I don't understand why with only less that 37,000 miles on the car that it obviously was the dealer or the manufactuer's fault. Why would I tear up a car that I just bought? Thank you for listening.

Filed Oct 18, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · CT

Whenever turning the steering wheel either left or right, it would make a clunking, popping noise. The sway bar went out. Also, was informed the by the mechanic that power steering rack/ coil, and engine head gasket need replacing.

Filed Sep 27, 1999 · Suspension · MD

When driving at any speed, tires and the steering keep shaking and the vehicle has been into the shop four times ,and the dealer can't determine cause of the problem.

Filed Aug 17, 1999 · Suspension · NC

Right lower ball joint broke while driving . Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

Filed Aug 12, 1999 · Brakes, Suspension · NC

Vehicle is pulling to the right, two tires(no manufacturer)have blown out, and there have been many tire replacements, none can remedy the problem.