2000 Dodge Neon: brake failure

Filed Feb 25, 2005 · Brakes · PA

The driver applied the brakes while backing out of the garage and the pedal went to the floor. The driver drove to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the brake pads needed replacement. Please provide additional information.

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Brakes · 33,000 miles · NY

My 2000 dodge neon has had two brake failures. At approx 30000 miles, my driver rear brake assembly failed. At approx 33000 miles, my passenger side rear brake assey has also failed. In the first incident the dealer repaired without explaining the nature of the problem. I'll find out about this one. It goes into the shop on thursday, 12/04/03.

Filed Jul 16, 2002 · Brakes · PA

A whistling noise when brakes were applied was a result of spring clip on back of brakes that go into piston, rusted off. This can cause loss of brake power.

Filed Jun 25, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · OR · crash · 1 injury

Abs failed ,front brakes locked rear brakes failed, airbags did not deploy, seat belt did not lock during collision.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Brakes · FL · crash · 2 injuries

My car was totaled after being involved in an automotive accident on october 29, 2000. As I exited sr - 869 at atlantic blvd I applied my brakes and they failed . This failure caused my veh to crash into another veh and that veh hit the veh in front of it. The driver of veh 2 sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital. I did not understand why my brakes failed on that night until I received a recall notice on this vehicle and subsequent models also. I have sustained alot of monetary loss due to this brake failure and my driving record is ruined..I am filing this complaint prior to seeing an attorney . I would apppreciate any help that you could give me.

Filed Dec 21, 2001 · Brakes · CA · crash · 1 injury

Received recall notice 01v154000. Several dealerships refused to do repairs. Contacted manufacturer, and was informed to set up appointment with dealership. Took vehicle to dealership, and service manager refused to do recall repairs on brakes vacuum booster hose. Was driving vehicle down mountain, and had no brakes to slow down. Vehicle went off mountain. Driver jumped out and suffered serious injuries. Vehicle totaled. Manufacturer indicated not responsible for non repairs.

Filed Sep 14, 2001 · Brakes · GA

Driving in our car we experienced a loud noise from the right rear of the car, took it to our local goodyear mechanic, he stated and showed me that the calipers were not funcitioning correctly in the rear, both inboard brake pads were metal to metal while the outboard pads were like new. Thankfully we heard the noise so a brake failure did not occur. Upon taking it to the dealer they stated this was abnormal and a problem, but not covered under warranty, no replacement or service to the calipers were made. I am now waiting for it to prematurely wear out again. The dealer exclaimed that he had never seen a car wear out that quickly on one side of the pads. I believe it is a caliper failure, confirmed by the goodyear service person.

Filed Aug 22, 2001 · Transmission · TX

I have had trouble with the transmmition since I bought the car in 2000. It shifs hard and at times seems to miss 2nd gear. The car was still under warrenty so dodge would not autherize monday chev. (who I bought it from)to do the repaires. The first repair was an adjustment, second was a modual change out and so was the 3rd repair. On the fourth time of taking the car to to one of the dodge dealers they said they "did a compleat overhaul of the transmmition". At this time I am still having troouble with the shifting. The brakes did not work this morning and the throutal stuck open when I steped on the gas.the car is no longer under warenty. There was a recall in july 2001on the hose to the brake each time I contacted archer dodge they told me they did not have the part in to make the repair. I now have a car that needs to go into the shop again and I am sure this has someething to do with the brake system.

Filed Jun 20, 2001 · Brakes · MA · crash

When approaching a intersection and appyling brakes vehicle slowed down,and then unexpectedly accelerated, brake pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. Please give any further details.

Filed Jun 5, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · FL

While backing out of a parking space engine idle increased, causing loss of vehicle control. Brakes failed to stop vehicle due to malfunction within brake vacuum hose. Vehicle not included in recall number 01v154000. Please give any further details.

Filed Apr 28, 2001 · Engine · NH · fire

On april 23, 2001, I was driving from cape cod to my home in campton, nh. The emissions control warning light came on and as I was pulling into the right lane to find an exit the car began losing power. As I approached exit 38, on interstate 93n, smoke started coming out of exhaust and by the time I reached the end of the exit the car stalled which was good because my brakes went all the way to the floor. When the car stalled the interior began filling with black smoke and I grabbed my dog by the collar and evacuated the car. Seconds after, the car burst into flames which shot out from under the hood. By the time the fire trucks arrived the car was burned beyond repair, including all my personal belongings inside the car.