I had the car for just over a year and I have had the brakes replaced twice and the rotors replaced once. All of this happened within about 9 months. I have had the 2 nd pair of brakes now for about 6 months and they already need changed.
1996 Dodge Neon brakes complaints
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While driving, brakes failed. Contacted dealer who stated that brake line rusted, causing the problem.*ak
This is an used auto but it has many problems ,some were told to me by a mechanic that were recalls,there are many things wrong such as the floors fill up with water when it rains,the door hinges have rusted and broke,the brakes squeal,the motor leaks oil around the sealsthe fan doesn't kick on to cool the motor nor does the gauge register when it is hot. Are these things that the recalls take care of?
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Customer states brake pedal goes to floor at times, dealership informed customer that front brake pads and rotors are worn low, front pads and rotors needed, there is a recall for the master cyliner rear piston seal on vehicles which may leak and cause a partial brake system loss, dealership would not honor master cylinder recall stating vehicle was not included, therefore customer declined to pay for service and vehicle was not repaired.
Consumer states head gasket failed twice.
Oil leak is due to a gasket; transmission went out(could not use reverse until car was on 20 minutes or more), paint has been peeling for about 6 months now, numerous sets of brakes replaced
When starting out when car has sat long enough the brakes make a huge howling sound when coming to a stop. It sounds like something is stuck in the brakes. Taken to shop and they that there is nothing wrong with breaks. Can't find problem.
Vehicle squeals when brakes are applied. Twice pads and rotors were replaced at 35,000 and 80,000 miles. Squealing stopped for 1 week. Started squealing again. Consumer's mechanic repaired vehicle.
Consumer contacted dealer about recall#96v075000/manufacturer's recall 687, and dealer said parts will not be in for about 3 months.
Brakes and have replaced twice and still continue to squeak. I have found dozens of complaints online about the brakes, as well as the head gasket blowing. I have found hundreds of complaints from others who have also had to have the head gasket replaced within 5 years.
Brake problems; when applying brakes they don't hold properly, vehicle sounds likes it is dragging.
Had head gasket replaced in july 1998. Currently, leaking again. Dealer told consumer first time, dealer had to use faulty part. Dodge paid for repair first time. Currently, they refuse. Also, had to have air conditioner and cruise control replaced. *ak the A/C failed for the second time. Brakes make loud noise.
Vac assist sourced thru egr valve. Leak in egr valve allows exhaust condensate in vacuum assist - freezes in cold weather, brakes won't stop car
Oil leak by head gasket leaking onto exhaust manifold. Replaced valve cover gasket (rocker arm cover gasket)& problem still exists - fire hazard. Based on info from mechanic chrysler has faulty head gaskets which have to be replaced by new process head gasket. Need assistance with facilitating repair at dealer. I am also constantly replacing the brakes within less than 7 - 8 mos. Less than everyday use of vehicle should not require 2 brake jobs per year.
This car is junk, the head gaskets, air conditioning, brakes, electrical, everything is bad. If you call the corporate headquarters, they act like its a rare incident. From what I've read, this is not true. Please help squeeze this lemon!
After stopping a couple of times, and at third time steering wheel shimmied and shook. *ak front brake rotors on both sides decomposed and flaked off inchunks which get caught under brake pads causign the steering uncontrolable. Rotors and pads were replaced.
Brakes do not catch when needed in an emergency situation. Brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor, and vehicle loses power.
The front brakes have been replaced twice and are in need of replacement again, they seem to wear excessively.
Consumer was accelerating to 45 MPH when the the forward gears failed, the transmission was replaced.
Brakes squeak, especially first thing in the morning and afternoon/evening. After a few minutes the noise goes away but is very loud. Dealership mechanic stated, that moisture gets in through the hub caps openings, which makes brakes squeak.
Rear brake failed. Yh
Engin ehead gasket blew out every 6-8 months/ brake caliper collapsed , and instrument panel dead; no assistance from dodge.
The following are a list of problems we have had with this car: air flow knob failed, valve cover gaskets 3x's, head gasket, squeaking brakes, camshaft sensor seal failure, spark plug o-ring, spark plugs and wires, rear suspension came loose, loud exhaust. Show us you can do the people who need your help some good. Get us some answers!!!!!!
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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
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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.
Both the master cylinder and the power brake booster have been replaced.
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.
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