2000 Plymouth Neon: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jun 12, 2008 · Fuel system · 116,982 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

I was driving to work and this car pulled out in front of me and I pushed the brakes and I slid into the car causing me to spin around and end up on the wrong side of the road. I have replaced the brakes every year and they still squeak really bad. The transmission has leaked for the entire time I have had the car. I have to replace the tires every 3 months and A/C went out 3 years after I bought the car. I haven't fixed the a./c compressor the cassette tape player stopped working after I bought the car and it's still broke. The bulbs in the lens of the light are very dim can't drive at night. I had to replace to rotors this year I still have them.

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Body, Brakes · OH

Water is coming in the trunk somehow seeping inside the spare tire area and leaking into the back of the car soaking the back floor boards. / strong gas smell in my car when operating - so bad that the windows have to cracked for fresh air - cannot find any leaks- my grandchildren are being transported in my car daily- was told that this does not sound like a defect and I will be responsible for any cost - problem since around november 2004 / brakes squeal everytime I brake -had new rotors and brake pads installed december 2003 - noise is so loud sometimes it is embarrassing.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Brakes · MI

Problems with brake equipment on 2000 dodge neon.*mr the consumer stated the brakes squeaked when they were wet. The consumer went to the dealer on several occasions, but was told nothing was wrong with the brakes and the noise was normal.

Filed Jun 11, 2002 · Brakes · CA

When it was time to do the brake inspection on the front brakes, so I had my dad a mechanic inspect them. The squeaker on the drivers side just started to make noise about 1 week prior to the inspection. On the day before I took it to my dad to be inspected the brake petal sank to the floor and the brakes locked up causing us to skid & slide to the right almost hitting anothe vehicle,while we had my children in the vehicle. When my dad took the left tire off to inspect the brakes he discovered that the caliper was stuck and it caused the rotor to be completley damaged (even the cooling fins on the back of the rotor were almost gone.the right side front brake was only about 70% worn the squeaker wasn't even squeaking yet. I have researche the history of calipers and I have found out that the are supposed to last forever unless it is defective. Peoples chrysler in folsom,ca has inspected car and said caliper is shot. I know the brake system was recalled, I have researched a couple of complaints about the same problem throught the federal safety agency. I have to pay $300.00 for the repair of car because of a defective caliper. Please investigate so others wont have to put in same situation. I had to use my rent money for the repairs just so I could get to my job.

Filed Dec 18, 2001 · Acceleration, Fuel system · TX

I have taken this car to charlie thomas service dept. Multiple times for repairs on this throttle body that sticks open and accelerates my vehicle to where I have to slam on the brakes. There is a recall for the injection system that causes the throttle body to become "carboned up" but the service dept will not honor this recall. I am also having problems with the brakes and the service dept says this is normal. They are making a very loud squealing noise when I first start driving, yet they charged me to repair the problem and then tell me that it is normal. Who do I contact to see about being reimbursed for those charges. I would like to also report that my car has a water leak that took them almost 2 1/2 weeks to locate and it has ruined my carpet padding. Who do I report this to. The leak was coming from the trunk. I would like to report this service dept to the correct organization about their service. I am quite sure it is not normal to have my accelerator stick while I am driving yet that is what this service dept is saying is normal when the car is cold. Well it happens when the car has warmed up and been driven for awhile. Thank you for reading my complaint and please contact me via email, phone, or mail.

Filed Aug 29, 2001 · Brakes · PA

Brakes are squeaking. Also, there is a delay in stopping distance. Consumer took vehicle to dealer last year for recall work on brakes. Currently, brake problem has come back. Please provide any further.

Filed Jul 7, 2001 · Brakes · WA

We have reported problems with the brakes since we bought the car. It is more noticable after it rains. Whenever you press the brake pedal, they squeal loudly. When we heard about the recall on the news and read it in the paper last month, we immediately called the dealer for repairs. They said they had heard nothing about such a recall and it was probably a rumour. We finally received a notice from daimlerchrysler last thursday about the recall. We again contacted the dealer and they said they have stlil heard nothing about it and don't even know if they have the parts in stock. This is a serious issue and should have been resolved a long time ago. We are concerned about getting into an accident and this is our only vehicle.

Filed Oct 13, 1999 · Steering · TX

When turning the spring it feels heavy in the steering column. Heard a grinding noise whether going forward or backwards. Contacted the dealer, and was told needed to replace the steering pulley and steering pump.