Oil leaks, dashboard failure, noise in brakes, wind noise in passengers door. Have replaced valve cover gasket twice, replaced oil sendind unit,cam sensor was replaced now I have a big oil leak, car only has 45000 miles on it.
1996 Plymouth Neon brakes problems
38 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 38
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Foundation components13
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11
- Foundation components: master cylinder4
- Foundation components: disc: rotor3
- Foundation components: disc3
- Foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
- Foundation components: drum1
- Foundation components: disc: pads1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Plymouth Neon brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Plymouth Neon brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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
What 1996 Plymouth Neon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driving to work and rear brakes locked up. Tire would not spin. Ph
The vehicle needed major repairs on the brakes. *yh the camshaft seal failed twice, the power steering belts failed while traveling during traffic, and the radio malfunctioned.
The ABS brakes on the car have failed about 8 times in the 5 years we've owned the car. The brake pedal goes all the way to the floor and the car won't stop. The car has been to several dealers who have been unable to find a problem.
While driving, front disc brakes will not release all the way causing them to wear easily because of constant driving with them engaged, all brakes failed leaving consumer without brakes at all.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Air condition blows out hot air and makes a noise. Also, when she applied brakes vehicle makes a loud grinding noise. Dealership is aware of the problem.
Brake calipers froze causing the brakes to remain on. This caused the brakes to wear down into the rotors. Head gasket at the drivers side, rear, towards top leaks oil down over the engine. Cam sensor gasket leaks oil down over the engine.
All four original rotors experiencing "pitting" related to recall of 1996 jeep cherokee the federal safety agency campaign id 00v136000.
While driving, the driver's side airbag experienced false deployment, causing injury to consumer and causing consumer to lose control of the vehicle and crash, the passenger also sustained injuries from the accident, the passenger's airbag deployed during the crash.
Questions about the 1996 Plymouth Neon brakes
Does the 1996 Plymouth Neon have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 38 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Plymouth Neon, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Plymouth Neon brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Plymouth Neon brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 96V075000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Plymouth Neon have bad brakes?
The Plymouth Neon model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (87 complaints), 1996 (38 complaints) and 2000 (36 complaints).
Other 1996 Plymouth Neon problems
Engine 167Electrical 45Transmission 27Airbags 22Fuel system 17Steering 15Visibility 13Acceleration 11Lights 11Body 8Suspension 7Seat belts 4Seats 3Locks 1Tires 1Wheels 1
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