2002 Dodge Neon brakes problems

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Brakes · 100 miles · PA

When I bought my car, I had/have loud squeaking noise from my breaks when I back out of my drive way. I was told, from the dealer, nothing can be done to fix this. I thought that may be this would stop, but it is still always happening.

Filed Aug 24, 2006 · Brakes · 22,351 miles · NY

Vehicle 2002 dodge neon 22,351 miles on vehicle. While my wife was backing out of garage the brakes failed. Three pieces of front disk brake pads were found lying on the garage floor (still in my possession). Both front inside disk pads appeared to have broken in half. Upon checking the front brakes I found no pads in place on the left inside of the brake and only one half of the brake pad on the inside of the right brake which was still with the vehicle, obviously the rest of the pads were on the floor of my garage. My wife was shaken but thankful that she wasn't driving in traffic when the brake pads fell off the car. The vehicle had to be towed to joe cecconi"s chrysler to have new front brakes put on the vehicle. I feel that this was either a defect in the brake pads or a faulty engineering design and because of the seriousness of the consequences that could have resulted I felt that this incident should be reported. I'm also sending a letter to chrysler in regards to this matter.

Filed Aug 18, 2006 · Brakes · WV

2002 dodge neon calipers are tilted on top of the rotor causing wear. Mechanic replaced rotors. *kb the dealer told the consumer the problem was due to the vehicle not being driven enough.

Filed Jul 28, 2006 · Brakes · 27,432 miles · WV

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a state safety inspection. The mechanic determined the front rotors were completely worn. The contact replaced the rotors and brake pads.

Filed Jul 24, 2006 · Brakes · 26,000 miles · WV

Brake rotors,calipers.

Filed May 24, 2004 · Brakes · IN

I own a 2002 dodge neon. I have had the brakes inspected several times, the rear wheel bearings went bad while the vehicle was still under warranty, and there is still a problem with the brakes. Even though there is ample fluid and wear left on the pads, my brakes make a horrendous metallic squeal when there is moisture in the air. Not only is this embarassing, but how in the world am I supposed to know the difference between this noise and the classic symptoms of brakes that truly do need replaced. Are there recalls on this model of car for this reason? I am ready to trade it in at a loss just to be done with it. Westgate auto in plainfield is no help. I have had better service at my nearby midas shop. I like the car, but the manufacturer needs to correct this problem. Three people I work with have the same issue with their neon, no matter the year.

Filed May 22, 2004 · Brakes · IN

The front and rear brakes on the 2002 dodge neon seem to have many problems and I feel this should be looked into. The front brakes (pads and rotors) had to be replaced at around 7000 miles due to warped rotors causing severe shaking of the vehicle during braking. Now again at 17000 miles the vehicle exibits the same problem with the front brakes. The rear brakes have had a severe squeal since the car was purchased - it was in three seperate times for this. We were told this is a normal problem that all neons have. The first two times it was taken to the dealer they cleaned the breaks and said they were fine. The third time we were told the rear shoes were no good and the rear drums were ruined and needed replaced. (at 16500 or so miles) I called the dodge corporation and after many calls they offered the parts on the rear free but we had to pay for labor. This has been a problem with this vehicle since new and I feel the brake system needs improved to keep this from happining. The vheicle is a 2002 dodge neon sxt driven very little by my mother-in-law, a very easy person on the car so there is no excessive driving by any means that would contribute to this problem. Rear drums should almost never need replaced, they seem to last forever on most vehicles and rotors do warp sometimes but not two sets in 17000 miles. I have seen many neons exibit the rear squealing problem on the roads so I know this is not just this car and I would like someone to look into this. Thank you for your time. Ben hodges.

Filed May 21, 2004 · Brakes · 49,800 miles · NY

Continual brake problems. Have had car in shop 3 times since sept. Of 2003 for brake problems. Even after my daughter took the vechicle to the shop, the brakes still made high pitched noise when stopping. Just had car inspected in march...passed nys inspection with flying colors...less than 2 months later, car seriously vibrated braking on curves and downhill on a recent day trip, and almost went out of control while driving at 10 MPH below speed limit in the mountains. Car passed nys inspection late march 2001. Car has been in shop for brake problems: august 2003 at 29000 miles, feb. 2004 at approx. 40,000 miless, and is scheduled to be fixed again now. Even after brakes are fixed they still have some movement, and make a high pitched sound when stopping.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Brakes · MD

While driving there was vibration. Also, vehicle rocked back and forth. Upon engaging the brake the shimming became irratic. Vehicle was difficult to control. Vehicle had 35000 miles on it, and has been taken in five times to dealer for the same problem. However, problem recurred.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · IN

The screw on the rear of the radiator blew out and damaged the radiator's hoses. Also, driver's side door lock made a loud noise, and the brakes squeaked when engaged.