Brakes failed on several occasions, once resulted in an accident.
1996 Dodge Neon brakes complaints
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Master cylinder failed/replaced. However problem persists.
When brakes are applied they grind. Owner took the vehicle to an independent repair shop and was informed that the front caliper was sticking, not allowing the brake pads to function properly.owner then took vehicle to the dealer for an appointment.
Driving 55-60mph on highway; was cut off by another vehicle; neon hit retainer wall due to failure of brakes. Upon impact with wall, air bags did not deploy. Was at dealer prior to accident several times about brakes.
Upon applying brakes pedal pulsates. Rotors and pads grab then release due to excessive wear to pads and warpage of rotors. Also, during panic stop, entire vehicle vibrates. Dealer made several attempts to correct, problem still persists.
While making lane change, right to left, left front wheel locked up, vehicle skidded, hit curve, no warning, vehicle at dealership.
While going (25) MPH on slick road conditions, when applying the brakes, the vehicle went off the road, went into a ditch, hitting a tree head-on and there was no deployment of the air bags. Insurance adjustor is looking at vehicle.
Customer said that she had a brake problem/ she took it to the dealership and they said that they couldn't fix the problem. Dealer also indicated that she should pick another car from the lot. She would like her money back and the dealership declined her request.
Front brakes failed twice, causing accident.
Brakes failed 3 times.
Onsumer had an accident due to extended stopping distance, brakes faded, consumer was driving on dry pavement and traveling 25 MPH , the vehicle skided to a stop. Consumer noticed the problem on 4 occasions.
Brake failure, power booster unit has water in the line, causing loss of brakes, in for repair still have same problem, brake pedal is real hard, has to use the emergency pedal to stop the vehicle.
The brake pedal becomes rock hard and there is no braking ability. After a couple of miles the pedal becomes soft and goes to the floor and the brakes lock up. Master cylinder and power booster have been replaced, problem still exists.
When applying the brakes there is a noise in the front . Please describe .
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.
Could steer to left but could not get up the ravine, tried to turn right to avoid a utility pole ahead but steering wheel would not turn right, couldn't get back to the ravine, attempted to turn right, steering wheel locked up and vehicle went into a utility pole, resulting in an injury. *ak
Brakes failed prior to recall notice.
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.
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