2000 Dodge Neon: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Mar 10, 2010 · Body · 42,280 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge neon. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10-15 MPH the vehicle suddenly came to a complete and abrupt stop, he also noticed a grinding noise in the front end. The vehicle was towed to a gas station where a mechanic informed him that the k-frame had completely rusted through on the front passenger side. The current mileage was approximately 42,800 and the failure mileage was 42,280.

Filed Nov 30, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · TN

The car idles very high and then accelerates to higher speeds without touching the accelerator pedal. There is a high acceleration boosts and spurts when first accelerating from a stopped position, causing car to lunge forward at high speeds. The car refuses to start when not used daily, such as a problem with the starter or the alternator, but no problems have been found with either parts upon inspections by a mechanic. Front axles pop when turning. Key is hard to disengage or remove from the ignition. Brakes are constantly squealing and wear every 3-6 months regardless f how the car is driven. Though it may or not be a problem for some, the fold down seats in the rear seat do not have a disengage lever from the trunk. Over-head dome light does not function properly and has faulty wiring, so that even though all doors are closed the dome light never shuts off. There is constantly a fuse light that flashes in my dash, though all fuses have been checked numerous times and all are in perfect working order, though they have been replaced, the warning light still flashes. The utility outlet/cigarette lighter outlet doesn't and has not ever worked since the car was bought in 2004. Fuses have been replaced multiple times, but the problem still has not been fixed. Water leaks in from rain or windshield wipers causing musty odor in the car. Car constantly over-heats during travel over 35-40 miles and leaks anti-freeze, though no leaks or pin holes of any kind could be found. Trunk sticks making it hard to open or disengage, caused key to be broken off inside the trunk lock.

Filed Aug 27, 2003 · Brakes · 12,000 miles · OH

I leased a 2000 dodge neon for 4 years. Over the course of the lease, I had continued trouble with rear brake noise (squealing), and took it in for service 3 times, and was told there was nothing wrong with the brakes. When I returned the vehicle at the end of the lease, I was billed $150 to fix the squealing rear brakes. I do not feel that I should be held accountable for this since I did attempt to have the brakes fixed 3 times. I should not be penalized for dodge/chrysler's "faulty" product.

Filed Aug 11, 2003 · Body, Brakes · IN

Brakes squeak usually in the morning, dealer mentioned surface rust on drums and rotors, advised to set parking brake each evening. Right rear door leaks.

Filed Nov 21, 2002 · Brakes · FL

Brake squealing and moaning when are applied. Dealer has been changed front pad and rotors. Please provide further information.ts

Filed Nov 20, 2002 · Body, Brakes · 12,000 miles · IN

There is a vibration in the steering wheel. The steering column was replaced. *jg there was also a grinding noise when making turns, the left front axle had made a grinding noise, and the vehicle leaked when it had rained.

Filed Aug 27, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · MA

When applying the brakes, the vehicle will start to pulsate at any speed. Also, extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer. *ak the consumer states the following as problems occured: the passenger air bag, throttle blade icing, defective rotors, charging system over charging-no trouble codes; 3 battery replacements(defective per mechanic), many gas tank repairs/replacements(would not take gas without clicking and ticking/filler tank/gas tank), warning brake light and buzzer chimes when brake is applied also with the gas pedal when applied (due to defective rotors and lack of brake fluid, transmission problem-grinding noise/won't go in reverse, brake noise in rear tire/brake booster replace per recall-needs rotors & pads in front, A/C blows warm air-compessor clutch wouldn't engage(found broken wire), problem with the voltage regulator, and noise in the power steering.

Filed Aug 7, 2002 · Transmission, Visibility · NY

Occasionally when putting driver side window down, all gauges go up and down, and there is a loud chimming noise. Transmission went @ 50,000 mi. Chrysler paid half at dealerships request, after car was serviced, I sent chrysler a letter explaining all of my problems, and response was: dealership handled the transmission problem and chrysler was not willing to help me, and they also informed me that the dealership told them that I never reported the problem with the gauges (this is because I lived in another location and took my car to a 5 star dealership in ct, and they could not find the problem). Oil leaking, (was first informed of this when the dealership was fixing the transmission problem) there is now a puddle of oil resting in the lower part of the engine, car stalled at light, very strong fumes upon starting and while driving, and car seems to be shifting late...contacted dealership and made appt. For 8-15-02. Also, rear brakes seem to lock up and make alot of noise, front brakes squeal. Thank you.

Filed Apr 8, 2002 · Steering, Suspension · KY

When driving, steering would make grinding noises when turning either right or left. This causes steering to be hard to turn. Problem is intermittent. Had taken vehicle to dealer and nothing was found.*ak

Filed Jan 23, 2002 · Suspension · AK

While driving there is a squeaking noise coming from rear wheel. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Oct 1, 2001 · Brakes · IL

Whenever turning or braking vehicle squeaks. Took vehicle to dealer, and they went for a test drive with consumer, and there was no squeaking. Soon as consumer left dealer, squeaking started again. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jul 15, 2001 · Acceleration · PA

This vehicle has extreme surges in the motor, on start up if A/C unit is turned on car may stall, also "grinding" noise from engine on over nite start ups. Surge in engine during the winter season is also a problem, snow or ice covered road are bad enough, let alone the vehicle decieds to surge, when this happens I would put the gear selector to neutral. Dodge dealer has informed me that they would have to keep the car overnight, but that is not good for me because I need my car. They also told me that there are a number of noises that dodge has deemed acceptiable.