1998 Plymouth Neon: grinding or squealing brakes

5 of the 166 complaints about the 1998 Plymouth Neon describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2001
1
2000
8
1999
2
1998
5
1997
2
1996
5
1995
10

What owners say

Filed Jan 17, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 110,000 miles · WA

Head gasket failure at minimal mileage. Fuel pump squeals loudly.

Filed Apr 24, 2002 · Brakes · OH

Back brakes are not working properly. Stopping distance has increased. Also, there is a loud squeaking noise that happens when applying the brakes. Contacted dealer.

Filed Apr 3, 2001 · Engine, Suspension · CA

Engine would skip while traveling at high speeds . Also, there is a grinding noise coming from rear of vehicle when turning left or right. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Sep 15, 2000 · Transmission · CA · crash

The transmission problem does not seem to affect the handling of the car. The noise occurs after the car is completely warmed up, whether the car is moving or stopped and is heard when the car is in or out of drive. It is a grinding noise. The air bags did not deploy in a collision. The dealership advises that I 'just go buy a battery.' I think it is unreasonable for a car to have these problems after two years, although the mileage is high, these are not hard miles in my opinion.

Filed Jul 12, 1999 · Body, Suspension · MD

Driver's door window would not allow door to close when up. Squealing noises coming from front of vehicle. Electric light in trunk fails to work. Driver's side door is also uneven. The hood, lights & bumpers have gaps (large gaps on one side, small gaps on other side). Vehicle rusting under hood. Took to body shop & informed vehicle was in accident prior to being sold by dealer.