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: brake failure
6 of the 308 complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Neon describe brake failure.
- 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
Brake failure by model year
- 20004
- 19983
- 19971
- 19966
- 199519
What owners say
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.
While driving front axel broke in half, causing brake failure. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Right side brakes failed. Yh
When taking vehicle out of park into drive, the vehicle's throttle stuck, causing the vehicle to increase speed, resulting in an accident. Brakes failed to stop vehicle. No deployment of driver/passenger's air bags upon impact.
Brakes failed on two occasions, on one occasion accident occurred, causing injuries.
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 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1996 Plymouth Neon?
6 of 308 owner complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Neon (2%) mention brake failure. 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 8ABS 6Transmission failure 6Grinding brakes 5Engine failure 5Fuel gauge 5Oil consumption 5
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