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.
2000 Plymouth Neon brakes complaints
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Consumers are writing on the behalf of their son aaron lee mayanrd, consumer states while their son was driving the vehicle, it went out of control, hit a dirt bank and flipped over, the driver was killed in this accident, there was never a cause for the accident, however consumer just received recall 01v154 and questions that maybe this could have been the cause of the accident.
Consumer was approaching an intersection and applied brakes and vehicle started speeding up. He lost control of vehicle and hit another motorist. Dealership was aware of problem.ak
When brakes are applied brake pedal becomes extremely hard and resistance occurs, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown. Dealer has been contacted. Please give any further details.
While traveling approximately 30 MPH was unable to slow or stop vehicle due to sudden brake failure. She drove vehicle up onto an embankment to stop vehicle. Dealership that examined vehicle found a hose for brake booster caming loose, resulting in brake failure. Note: service for recall 01v154000 had been performed on october 9, 2001. Consumer experienced back pains since this incident. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Brakes were making noise during normal operation of vehicle. Dealership examined vehicle, and found that two bolts were missing from front brake calipers. Dealership made repairs which corrected the problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Consumer states vehicle stalls.
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.
The consumer recieved recall 01v‑154 for the brake booster vacuum hose and made an appointment to have the recall repaired but when she arrived at the dealer was told that the part was on national back-order. Nlm
Consumer received a recall notification, however consumer was informed that manufacturer only releases a limited number of parts, and that the part would have to be special ordered and would take ten days.
Recall # 01v154000/ manufacturer's recall 983 concerning brake booster. Consumer contacted dealer about recall 3 weeks ago. Dealer has not received parts, and didn't know when parts will be in. *ak consumer said the part was finally replaced on 8/3/01.
The federal safety agency recall 01v154000/manfacturer's recall 983. Consumer took vehicle to dealer's shop to get recall repairs done that was scheduled. After sitting for two hours, dealer stated no parts were available. Consumer insisted that dealer had to order parts which could take up to 3 weeks to get, and then they will reschedule appointment.
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.
Consumer cannot examine rear brakes for wear without having to take brake drum off. Manufacturer informed consumer that it was his responsibility to cover all costs in regard to brake examination, even though the vehicle was manufactured this way. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
While traveling 35-40mph on dry pavement rear drum brakes failed to respond, causing vehicle to become inoperable. Vehicle had to be put in neutral to coast to safety. Consumer has contacted dealer, braking system was replaced. Please provide furthur details.
While traveling 35-45 MPH with dry road conditions rear drum brakes became inoperable, resulting in vehicle having to be pulled out of flow of traffic in neutral.
While driving 25mph another vehicle cut in front, forcing consumer to brake. Once consumer took foot off brake vehicle accelerated, engine revved, and shot across road to left. Consumer wanted to avoid hitting other vehicles, hit embankment, and rolled once. Consumer was not injured. *ak
7 months after purchase of brand new vehicle and while driving, vehicle had no brakes, mechanic stated that the brake line shattered and that it was a manufacturer's problem, also broken was a caliper, when consumer contacted dealer, they stated this was not their problem.
Twice in less than 25000 miles, the front rotors were warped and required re-surfacing or replacement. Prior to repairs, braking caused excessive vehicle vibration. The 2 drivers of this vehicle generally brake gradually, with little hard braking. In both cases, the owners paid for repairs, as the rotors were out of warranty at time of repair.
Vehicle not included in recall 01v154000. While backing out of driveway on a slight incline brakes locked up due to a malfunction within brake vacuum hose. Please give any further details.
Front and back brakes, rotors replaced at 3000 miles, back brakes undected until after failure parts were grinded and fell off replaced by dealer.
Brake fluid is contaminated. Complete brake system must be replaced.
Daughter indicated at time of accident that vehicle would not slow down when brakes were applied. Figured operator error at time however, may have been wrong especially in light of recall information. Note. Weather was fine the day of the accident, no extreme cold. Vehicle was on dirt road, coming down a hill when she allegedly tried to slow vehicle down.
The vehicle has had continued problems with the brakes and the steering column which have caused near accidents, consumer has tried to have vehicle bought back due to lemon law unsuccessfully. (attorney for consumer)
Vehicle is experiencing excessive wear of frontal brake rotors, rotors have been replaced three times. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause. *ak rotors are warping causing pedal pulsation and violent front end vibration.
While parking and applying the brakes pedal would not depress. The accelerator pedal would not move and steering wheel locked up, causing driver to hit a crub and then a parked vehicle. The air bags did not deploy in the crash. The vehicle was towed to the dealer's body shop for repairs. Please provide any further information.
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