Brakes failed to stop vehicle when they were applied. Took vehicle to dealership and mechanic test drove vehicle. Informed owner that ABS brakes were working just fine and were normal. Later, was driving vehicle, and was involved in an accident due to lack of braking power.
1995 Plymouth Neon: ABS light or ABS activating
14 of the 478 complaints about the 1995 Plymouth Neon describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
- 19981
- 19966
- 199514
What owners say
Whenever it rains or snows the ABS light comes on, dealership is not able to find out what is causing this problem. Cj
While trying to brake on any wet surface ABS does not work. Similar to recall # 94v026000.
Front and rear ABS brakes make grinding noise when driving forward and reversing whenever starting the vehicle. Also, transmission failed/engine head gasket failed twice/oil leak/cam sensor failed, causing vehicle to stall twice.
Attempted a panic stop, brake pedal felt stiff/hard, no ABS engagement and no apparent slowing down of vehicle. Rear ended vehicle in front and air bags did not deploy.
Applying the ABS brakes the vehicle would not stop, also has extended stopping distance. Before the brakes went out, the ABS light was on. Now there are no ABS brakes on the vehicle.
Failure on the ABS brakes, when making a turn the brakes locked up and the steering locked.
Abs brakes; excessive pads wear associated w/poor stopping. Please describe details.
Vehicle experiencing partial loss of brakes while going over a bump, vehicle is equipped with ABS brakes.
The ABS brake fails caused consumer to have an accident. Tt
When apply the brake there is a noise have ABS anti-lock brake . Tt consumer stated brakes have gone out twice this year.
Anti-lock brakes controller module faulty, prior to recall, causing ABS light to come on. (94v026000)
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage can result in diminished effectiveness of one half of the split brake system. The instrument panel warning light(s) will signal system impairment prior to partial brake system loss.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.
Recall number 96V075000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The rear brake hose mounting bracket screws can fail allowing the brake hoses to move out of position. The unrestrained hoses are then susceptible to damage which could result in brake fluid leakage.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage will reduce the braking performanceof the vehicle, extend stopping distances, and could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- The rear brake line hose bracket screws on these vehicles will be replaced.
Recall number 94V034000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- The ABS brake master cylinder rear seal allows air to enter the brake system, causing spongy brakes or partial brake system loss.
- Risk
- Air entering the brake system caused extended stopping distance or partial loss of brakes which may result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Master cylinders will be inspected for the suspect build date code range and will be replaced if necessary.
Recall number 94V026000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Plymouth Neon abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1995 Plymouth Neon?
14 of 478 owner complaints about the 1995 Plymouth Neon (3%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Plymouth Neon?
There are 3 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Plymouth Neon
Fire or smoke 23Overheating 20Brake failure 19Stalling 18No deployment 15Power steering loss 12Grinding brakes 10Headlights 10Check engine light 9Loss of power 9Steering lock-up 9Engine failure 7Seat belt 7Transmission failure 7Premature wear 5Tire blowout 5
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