1997 Plymouth Neon brakes problems

12 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 7%
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
4
Foundation components
2
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
Foundation components: drum: drum
1
Foundation components: disc: rotor
1
Foundation components: disc: pads
1
Foundation components: disc
1
Antilock
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Plymouth Neon brakes problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Plymouth Neon owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 28, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · MD

After the consumer purchased a used vehicle, he discovered that the head gasket was leaking.

Filed Oct 2, 2002 · Body, Brakes · 35,000 miles · CA

Brakes redone after 3 years, head gasket replaced after 4 years, clear coat on paint also had to be replaced, muffler almost fell off, exhaust detected in cabin of car, reverse lights come on intermittently, motor mount broken, seals on windows falling down door jam. *ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768018

Filed Sep 13, 2002 · Brakes · GA

Consumer states while driving applyed brakes, the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle had no brakes. This was a result of the brake line rubbing against the steering line ,causing a whole in the brake line,which caused loss of brake fluid.contacted dealer. Nlm

Filed Aug 15, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · HI

Consumer has a brake problem. When applying brakes there is noise. Also, engine head gasket had an oil leak, and she took it to the garage. Then, she took vehicle back to dealership. Mechanic replaced head gasket. Brake drum was pitted, and mechanic told her that nothing was wrong. Finally, passenger's airbag panel was bulging on the dashboard. There were no lights on the airbag modular.

Filed May 21, 2000 · Brakes · PA

This car has been back to the dealer many times for problems brake problems, oil leak, window leaking witch they say there not responcible for . I am frightend by the oil leak to to potenchial fire hazerd. I feal very unsafe driving this car.

Filed Jan 4, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · MI

It is common consumer knowledge that there is a problem with head gaskets and brakes on the 95-99 dodge/plymouth neons. There should be a recall. I am very displeased with my chrysler vehicle.

Filed Feb 5, 1999 · Airbags, Brakes · TX

Air bag will not inflate.

Filed Nov 25, 1998 · Brakes · TX · crash

Vehicle was involved in two accidents due to poor brake performance. Vehicle delayed in stopping. Dealer notified/ inspected and informed nothing could be found.

Filed Nov 10, 1998 · Brakes · TX · crash · 1 injury

No summary provided by consumer

Filed Oct 28, 1998 · Brakes · TX · crash

Driving at approximately 40 MPH consumer went to apply brakes to make a normal stop when brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to slide into a truck.

Questions about the 1997 Plymouth Neon brakes

Does the 1997 Plymouth Neon have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Plymouth Neon, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Plymouth Neon brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Plymouth Neon brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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).