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.
1997 Dodge Neon brakes complaints
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Right front brake did not lock up when applied for a sudden stop at 30 MPH. Vehicle crashed and air bags did not deploy.
Brakes fail without warning.
Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision.
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.
Window seals failed due to air leak.
Brakes squeak.
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