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.
1996 Plymouth Neon: ABS light or ABS activating
6 of the 308 complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Neon describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
- 19981
- 19966
- 199514
What owners say
Abs brakes are continually making squeaky noises. Vehicle has been in the dealer shop on several occasions, and dealer informed the consumer this is a normal condition for this vehicle.
Started applying ABS brakes at 30mph, brake pedal went to floor. Vehicle failed to stop & rearended another vehicle. Neither air bag deployed. Vehicle being repaired at mechanic's.
Steering knuckles/head gasket/ABS brakes an transmission failed.
Abs brakes; brake pedal goes to floor when applied. Owner spoke w/sport chrysler norristown, pa., and they told her brakes were self adjusting. Two days later she had an accident. Chrysler rep., wishes to inspect vehicle. Please describe details.
When applying the ABS brakes, they make noise, this happens in wet weather mostly . Please describe.
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
Questions about the 1996 Plymouth Neon abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1996 Plymouth Neon?
6 of 308 owner complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Neon (2%) 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 1996 Plymouth Neon?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Plymouth Neon
Stalling 21Fire or smoke 13No deployment 8Brake failure 6Transmission failure 6Grinding brakes 5Engine failure 5Fuel gauge 5Oil consumption 5
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