1997 Dodge Neon: brake failure

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · 62,000 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

Consumer stated her brakes failed. There was a multi-car accident on the beltway. As she approached she saw the truck in front of her apply his brakes, she then applied her brakes. Her vehicle did not stop and the vehicle rear ended the truck in front of her. The air bags did not deploy, and she received some musculoskeletal injuries and was very sore. Her vehicle was totaled. Daimlerchrysler won't claim any responsibility for the defect on the vehicle. *ph *scc

Filed Oct 8, 2002 · Brakes · CA

Consumer states that when brakes where applyed the pedal went to the floor, and the brakes did not hold. Driver had to pull on the emergency brakes to stop vehicle.

Filed Mar 21, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · AZ

Chrysler sold neons with known factory defects as evidenced by issuance of 70 tsbs and failed to recall cars which are highway hazards.to date, I have spent $10,088.79 on repairs due to these known defects. Two head gaskets, cylinder heads, cam seals and sensors have been replaced by the dealer under chrysler's "secret warranty"--at 20,871 and 54,049 miles. Now supposedly only defective camsensors are the problem. Other defects beginning 20,000 miles: radio/tape player, vibration, clinkling/clunking sound, steering wheel shake, "toe" problem due to faulty design resulting in excessive tire consumption (tire & wheel run out), ABS failure, brake failure due to faulty design, brake howling, brake metal to metal contact, need for larger brake drums, trunk weatherstripping defective, faulty design results in leaks to interior, lower control arm defective, cannot hold alignment, suspension system defective, tires collapse and fly off, AC failure (hose leaks, compressor replaced), new batteries repeated replaced ( aaa called 12 times and recharger purchased) now a tbs says this is due to a defective rke transmitter, 02 sensors, various seals leak, wiring defective, transmission replaced (nothing but shards of metal left--on display at transmission shop), transaxle differential replaced, oil leakage, lifetime brakes replaced every 6 months, insufficient power on incline, with parking brake and foot brake on car rolls or lurches when ignition turned off, steering column shakes violently at 45 MPH, difficult to steer at under 45 MPH, driver side rear view mirror fell off, turn signal defective, separation of lower control arm ball joint, wheelcover loss due to missing or loose bolts, rim replacements due to tires flying off, oil leak, glove compartment latch failure, poor design with no lights around lighter, and other minor problems. Chrysler is a negligent manufacturer and all neons should be taken off the road.

Filed Jan 1, 2000 · Brakes · NV · crash

While braking in line of traffic brakes did not work, cruise control seemed to engage,car would not stop. Hit car in front, that car hit next in line. Received summons but at later date found not guilty and fine returned. Inspection said cruise was ok. On 23/25/99 brakes again failed til cruise control was hit at off button. Cruise was not in use - has not been used since 1996 accident. Cruise control was not connected at time of purchase - northtown dodge connected 10/4/96 when found cruise did not work.

Filed Mar 23, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · GA

Have also had transmission, electrical failure, and brake failure at low mileage, very unhappy.

Filed May 19, 1998 · Acceleration, Airbags · PA · crash · 1 injury

Sudden acceleration experienced causing an accident, no deployment of air bag during collision. Brake failure on occasion contributing to collision.

Filed Apr 21, 1998 · Brakes · AZ · crash

When the brakes were applied , the pedal went to the floor/ locked up, resulting in extended stopping distance and causing a collision. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

Filed Mar 17, 1998 · Brakes · FL

Brakes failed twice to stop vehicle, lost control. Resulting in collision.

Filed Jan 12, 1998 · Brakes · CA

Consumer was exiting parking lot when she applied brakes and the brakes went to the floor and then a loud click was sounded. The vehicle kept moving. Consumer still had foot on brake and pressing to the floor as it began to make grinding noises. As consumer proceeded, the grinding noise was still there. Now, whenever vehicle is started the grinding noises automatically begins. Consumer had this happen two times before. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs. This is the third time vehicle is being repaired for same brake problem. Dealership--southbay mitsubishi--3131 pacific coast hwy---310‑539‑9797.

Filed Nov 21, 1997 · Brakes · NJ

Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision.

Filed Oct 24, 1997 · Brakes, Steering · NY · crash

Steering: driving approximately 15mph and went over speed bump, steering locked up and could not steer car left or right, struggled to turn left to get back on highway, hit the brakes and the brakes did not work. Hit 3 ton boulder , and car was totaled.