Abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that ABS braking module needed to be replaced.
2003 Dodge Neon brakes complaints
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While applying the brake pedal, the consumer heard a loud "squeaking noise" and the vehicle vibrated. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. Please provide further details.
The accelerator stuck and the brakes failed. Dealer contacted the manufacturer, who reported that the throttle screw was loose, and they were inspecting the vehicle.*ak screw on clip on throttle hose came off, causingair to rush in rev up the accelrator and caused brake failure.
Abs brakes failed and the vehicle slid into a guard rail. This occurred upon going down a hill on a snowy road at 7 MPH. Prior to the incident vehicle was serviced 4 times by the dealership because the brakes were squeaking. Dealership indicated that the brakes were fine, they just had to wear in. Also, when consumer put vehicle in reverse and depressed the gas pedal vehicle accelerated forward. Consumer then put vehicle back in park, then in reverse again to correct the problem.
A vibration could be felt in the front end steering components and through the steering wheel when applying the brakes. First reported 05/29/03 @ 7,900 miles. Rotors were turned, brake pads sanded (covered under warranty), tires balanced & rotated ( I paid for these repairs). Second complaint on 08/14/03 @ 11,747 miles. No work was done. Third report of the same problem reported on 02/04/04 @ 19,480 miles. Informed rotors were warped. Rotors were turned, brake pads replaced, tires were balanced & rotated. All of this work was not covered under warranty and I was charged for these repairs.
I was in a small collision at the speed of 10 MPH or less. I rear ended a ford f150 truck because my brakes skided on the road, my 2003 neon fishtailed, and I hit the bumper of the truck. My right headlight was smashed, and my radiator was also broken. After 3 minutes my engine caught on fire, and my entire car was engulfed in fire within 5 minutes after the collision. My airbag on both driver and passenger side did not go off, I didn't hit the truck at a highspeed, yet my car went up in flames. Everything in the car was melted, and I think this car is very unsafe. Had I hit a truck or been hit by another large or small car, I hate to wonder what would of happened then. Would I of made it out in time before it caught on fire, or would it blow up on impact?! Neons are not safe, and I think this car will catch on fire at any speed. I have pictures of the car that shows the damage from the collision, and you wouldn't ever think the small damage could catch this car on fire.
While driving and applying brakes brake pedal would go to the floor, causing pulsation and extended stopping distance. Dealer inspected vehicle ten times and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
3/22/3 5160 mi radiator loose, brakes pulse, 4/7/3 5500 mi. Front rotors replaced. 4/24/3 6204 mi. Power steering failed (twice), ps pump replaced. 6/6/3 7300 mi. Seat back poke into my back from the head rest support, actually wearing a spot in the seat back fabric. New seat back ordered.
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