While driving, brakes failed. Contacted dealer who stated that brake line rusted, causing the problem.*ak
1996 Dodge Neon: brake failure
18 of the 611 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Neon describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Rear brake failed. Yh
Every 18000 miles the head gasket has failed on the vehicle...brakes failed one time had master cylinder replaced...accident, brakes being investigated to see if accident could have been avoided...airbags did not deploy in frontal collision at speed of 15 MPH...seat belt failed in frontal collision at 15 MPH
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.
Brakes failed.
Head gasket failed, causing severe oil leakage. Also ABS brakes failed to stop vehicle,resulting in loss of control.
Consumer experiences random brake failure due to premature wear of pads and shoes, which causes vehicle not to stop properly when brakes are applied. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on several occasions. Dealer infomed consumer that nothing could be found. This incident is one of the factors which causes a vehicle to be totaled during an accident. Dealer notified.
Brakes went out on vehicle while braking. Vacuum booster was replaced which did not correct problem. Also brake rotors was replaced, but problem remains.
Driving at approximately 35 MPH or less brakes failed, causing loss of control. Consumer had to gear down. Had to turn into a street to avoid accident.this is an intermittent problem. Dealer is aware of problem.
Vehicle has had front end noise and brake failure since its purchase.
Anti-locks brakes failed several times.
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.
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 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Neon?
18 of 611 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Neon (3%) mention brake failure. 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 23Overheating 14Grinding brakes 13Fuel gauge 10ABS 9Oil 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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