Abs brakes would make squealing noises first thing in moring, but later squealing noises would disappear. Brake pads are worn down. Passenger's window would be whistling; has no weather stripping. The spark plugs keeps blowing out. Also, engine head gaskets are not working properly. Whenever the spark plugs are blown, the vehicle would just stop running.
1996 Dodge Neon: ABS light or ABS activating
9 of the 611 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Neon describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
- 20032
- 20003
- 19971
- 19969
- 199537
What owners say
While applying the brakes in a regular stopping situation, no inclement weather, the brakes went out. The pedal went to floor and vehicle kept moving. Driver used the emergency parking brake to stop vehicle. This happened without warning. The master cylinder and ABS brakes were replaced by the dealer.
It happens probably 2 times a day. When I am almost stopped from a slow speed pulling in a driveway, it sounds like the ABS brakes are going off. They make a funny vibrating noise and the brake pedal goes wacko. It doesn't want to stop. It seems to happen more now than ever before. I took it to the dealer and they said nothing was wrong, yet I know that this is not right. I feel very uncomfortable and scared that one day it really isn't going to stop. Please advise if you have any ideas. Thank you!
The ABS brakes locked up while traveling approximately 30mph on wet pavement. Another vehicle had crossed center line & brakes were applied quickly. The other vehicle was broadsided. At the time of impact, the air bags did not deploy. No injuries. Has police report.
Head gasket failed, causing severe oil leakage. Also ABS brakes failed to stop vehicle,resulting in loss of control.
Owner has ABS brakes. When brakes were applied pedal went to the floor of vehicle, resulting in an accident. Also driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy. Cause unknown at 15 to 20 MPH crash.
Failure on the brake pedal, the brake pedal goes to the floor, causing the consumer to almost have an accident. *ak brake pedal sometimes gets spongy, brakes do not bind up or go into ABS.
When applying the ABS brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerates. Please describe.
When applying ABS brakes in a turn or when going over rough pavement, brakes slip/fade and pedal goes all the way to the floor.
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 1996 Dodge Neon abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Neon?
9 of 611 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Neon (1%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge Neon?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge Neon
Stalling 38No deployment 23Brake failure 18Overheating 14Grinding brakes 13Fuel gauge 10Oil consumption 9Fuel pump 8Check engine light 7Slipping 7Transmission failure 7Fire or smoke 6Loss of power 6Engine failure 5Headlights 5Seat belt 5
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