Brakes failed to work right when my boyfriend wrecked the car which then made him hit the guard rail. The air bags didn't come out. We contacted the place we got the car from but they could not tell us anything. Then the transmission went out of it on october 1, 2003. The whole transmission exploded. We were told the place we bought it from did not put in new clutch and pressure plate and throw out bearings in when we had just bought it. We had told them the clutch was making noise. They would not fixed it. They said it was nothing when I took it in; that's just neons they said... My biggest concern beside the tranny and clutch is the air bags not coming out at all...
1995 Plymouth Neon: brake failure
19 of the 478 complaints about the 1995 Plymouth Neon describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
- 20004
- 19983
- 19971
- 19966
- 199519
What owners say
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.
Randomly car will not stop within reasonable lenghts. Due to brake failure.
Vehicle tried to make a stop behind another vehicle, but brake pedal went to the floor and consumer rear ended vehicle in front. Vehicle has not been looked at as of yet.
While driving the neon another vehicle cut in front, consumer pressed on the brakes to avoid hitting the other vehicle; however, brakes failed, vehicle started sliding and spinning, hitting a cement wall on driver's side. Driver suffered injuries and vehicle was totalled.
Brakes failed a collision.
Brake pedal went to the floor.
Transmission slips from drive to neutral simply by leaning on or nudging the shifter column accidently. Also, anti-lock brake failure.
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.
When driving and the brakes are applied then there is a funny sound and there are no brakes.
Applied brakes during inclement weather , driver experienced loss of brake effectiveness, resulting in rear end collision. Dlr states rusty brakes, seemed like they were immersed in water.
Brakes failed.
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 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1995 Plymouth Neon?
19 of 478 owner complaints about the 1995 Plymouth Neon (4%) mention brake failure. 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 20Stalling 18No deployment 15ABS 14Power 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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