Brakes squeaky from the date of purchase, egr valve was replaced at 39,000 miles. Engine head gasket leaks at only 42,000 miles(est cost of all repairs $800) egr valve already paid for, wanting assistance from chrysler for head gasket.
1996 Dodge Neon brakes complaints
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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.
When applying brakes the pedal becomes rock hard, making it hard to stop vehicle. Dlr has not seen.
Brakes failed.
Brakes seemed low and mechanic checked, no repairs. When driving at 30 MPH, applied brakes and extended stopping distance occurred, when pumping brakes they get better. Dealer not aware of the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
First, when it is cold, my brakes do not work. At first they do not go to the ground and the car takes a long time to come to a stop. Fortunately this has only occured when car is started or when it is going less than 5mph. Independent mechanic looking at it now. Has replaced some brakes pads and services the brakes. Water was found in a valve for the power assisted brakes, but the problem still occurs. This mechanic believes water is getting into the brake line but is unsure as to how. The problem does not occur every time I drive it so just when it seems to be okay the brakes fail again. Another problem is the windows. Even when the defrosters and defoggers are on, the side windows never defog, I need to constantly turn on rear refrost (every 5 min or so) so that I can see out of it. This is a new problem this winter. I cannot see out passenger or driver side window while driving. A third problem is the passenger side window, this is not a new problem . Even when the window is all the way up wind howls in the window. You can see a gap and if it is raining water comes in. Finally the last problem is also not a new problem. I does not seem to be related to the last problem because it occurred long before that problem. After it rains, water collects in the well between the inside an outside of the door (mostly on passenger side, but occasionally on drivers side) consequently when I open the door a puddle of water falls out on my feet. In the winter the water in the will freezes making it difficult ot open the door. I informed the dealer of this problem when it first occured and they informed me that it occured with all of the cars and that it was just a design flaw and they could do nothing about it. I left it at that although it bothered me. I am complaining now because so many things seem to be going wrong with the car.
When driving there is a loud noise coming from the vehicle, and when applying the brakes there is a loud noise coming from the brakes. The brake pads and the rear brakes had been changed. Also, there is a problem with the right radio speaker.
My brakes squeek all the time. I've had the brakes cleaned to remove access dust and build up..and also had the front brake pads changed. This has all happened within the last 4 months. I also notice all my realives/friends experiance exactly the same type of squeeking that my car suffers from. If there hasn't been a recall, this should be considered. I don't know how dangerous this is, but it is at the very least, annoying and very very noticable. It happens in all types of weather conditions. Wet/dry, cold/warm etc etc. Any feedback you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Rich martin
Head gasket failure at 48750 miles, problem repaired. Brakes are noisy and cause extended stopping distance. The air circulation switch malfunctions, causing the windows to fog up. The brakes and air circulation problems have not been able to be fixed.
Whenever the brakes were applied, they would squeak. Had noticed the rotors were rusting out. Had taken vehicle to dealer & told would not repair the rotors due to state using salt on the road. Also, the head gaskets had blown & started to leak a lot of oil.
Head gasket failed, causing severe oil leakage. Also ABS brakes failed to stop vehicle,resulting in loss of control.
Brake problem; when applying the brakes under normal conditions the vehicle does not come to a complete stop until the brake pedal is equal to the floor. This happens on regular road condtions, no inclement weather. Dealer is aware of the condition, attempted to fix 6 times. Consumer still experiencing brake problems.
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.
When consumer drives vehicle about 20 MPH and steps on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, the brakes start making noise like grinding metal to metal. Sometimes she loses control of the vehicle while vehicle it is pulling to the left side. Consumer had repaired the brakes before for this problem. Dealer was contacted.
Brakes make noise and experience extended stopping distance.
The defective right brake caliper "sticking, " causing the calipers to wear out and vehicle to sway to right side. Almost caused an accident. Also while driving over a bump the defective suspension, caused the vehicle to hit the ground. Vehicle also experienced transmission problem. Dealer cannot determine problem.
There is excessive wear of brake rotors due to excess pitting of front rotors. Also casting of rotors have bubbles, causing damage to brake shoes. Problem has not been determined.
Constant problems with anti lock brake system.
When brakes were applied the vehicle would make grinding noise on front brakes. Dealer replaced rotors and pads on both front brakes.
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.
Transmission malfunctioned. In addition, premature wear of front brake pads/rotors/headlights failed/electrical short due to severed wires/winshield washer bottle had hole in it and installed horn.
Brakes: when driving and attempting to stop the car, the brakes will not slow the car down. For a split second, brakes make a humming noise and then they catch. They are okay for a while. Dealer says the anti-lock brake sensors are bad. Car has been in five times for brake sensors.
Brakes continue to lock up without warning.
Vehicle has had front end noise and brake failure since its purchase.
Brakes continually make noise.
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.
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