Broken tie rod ends both sides, transmission failure, head gasket failure, read door driver's side will not close at all, trunk will not unlock with key, brakes wear every 3 to 4 months, high rate of oil burn off. The car had less than 60,000 miles on it.
2001 Plymouth Neon brakes problems
14 complaints (29% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 29%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Power assist: vacuum7
- Foundation components: disc2
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Foundation components: disc: rotor1
- Foundation components1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Plymouth Neon brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. In the presence of oil and heat, the brake booster vacuum hose could swell and loosen from the intake manifold.
- Risk
- This could cause a loss of power brake assist and an increase in engine idle speed.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum hose. Owner notification began july 2, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V154000 · Recall details
What 2001 Plymouth Neon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer requesting reimbursement for recall repair done on their 2001 plymouth neon. Consumer states that the vehicle was repaired for the recall problem before the recall was received and would like reimbursement. *kb the valve cover gasket was replaced.
Constant problems with vehicle since time of purchase when it only had 500 miles & was supposed to be "new". It's the worst vehicle I've ever owned. I wouldn't recommend this headache to anyone!
When the driver removed his foot from the brake pedal the vehicle surged forward unexpectedly. The rotors warped. *ak *scc
When brakes were applied pedal was normal; however, there was extended stopping distance, which resulted in a collision. Vehicle is at dealership. Please provide further information.
When applying brakes front end vibrates, and tires have started to wear. Dealer has inspected vehicle. Please provide further details.
Applied brakes, they failed to stop. There was a recall on brakes booster valcum hose, recall completed and the line failed.
The consumer had an accident caused by a failed brake booster vacuum hose which was on recall(01v‑154)(attorney for client).
The vehicle would accelerate on its own, however the dealer could not find the cause.
The consumer received a recall (01v‑154) notice about brake vacuum hose,but had to make three trips for getting it fixed. The vehicle began making noise after the repair and the consumer went to another dealer and found it the previous dealer had not stalled the recall parts.
Questions about the 2001 Plymouth Neon brakes
Does the 2001 Plymouth Neon have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Plymouth Neon, 29% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2001 Plymouth Neon brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Plymouth Neon brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V154000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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).
Other 2001 Plymouth Neon problems
Airbags 12Electrical 7Engine 7Body 5Fuel system 4Tires 4Acceleration 3Seat belts 3Suspension 3Steering 2Transmission 2Lights 1Visibility 1Wheels 1
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