The ABS brakes on the car have failed about 8 times in the 5 years we've owned the car. The brake pedal goes all the way to the floor and the car won't stop. The car has been to several dealers who have been unable to find a problem.
Plymouth Neon abs comes on
21 of the 1,368 owner complaints about the Plymouth Neon describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 21
- worst model year
- 1995
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Brake failure 5Transmission failure 2Grinding brakes 2Steering lock-up 1Stalling 1No deployment 1
What owners say
Brakes failed to stop vehicle when they were applied. Took vehicle to dealership and mechanic test drove vehicle. Informed owner that ABS brakes were working just fine and were normal. Later, was driving vehicle, and was involved in an accident due to lack of braking power.
Whenever it rains or snows the ABS light comes on, dealership is not able to find out what is causing this problem. Cj
While trying to brake on any wet surface ABS does not work. Similar to recall # 94v026000.
Front and rear ABS brakes make grinding noise when driving forward and reversing whenever starting the vehicle. Also, transmission failed/engine head gasket failed twice/oil leak/cam sensor failed, causing vehicle to stall twice.
Abs brakes are continually making squeaky noises. Vehicle has been in the dealer shop on several occasions, and dealer informed the consumer this is a normal condition for this vehicle.
Attempted a panic stop, brake pedal felt stiff/hard, no ABS engagement and no apparent slowing down of vehicle. Rear ended vehicle in front and air bags did not deploy.
Owner has non ABS brakes. While applying brakes in a routine stop, brakes failed to respond, resulting in an accident. .dealer noted problem was driver error.
Started applying ABS brakes at 30mph, brake pedal went to floor. Vehicle failed to stop & rearended another vehicle. Neither air bag deployed. Vehicle being repaired at mechanic's.
Steering knuckles/head gasket/ABS brakes an transmission failed.
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
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage can result in diminished effectiveness of one half of the split brake system. The instrument panel warning light(s) will signal system impairment prior to partial brake system loss.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.
Recall number 96V075000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The rear brake hose mounting bracket screws can fail allowing the brake hoses to move out of position. The unrestrained hoses are then susceptible to damage which could result in brake fluid leakage.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage will reduce the braking performanceof the vehicle, extend stopping distances, and could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- The rear brake line hose bracket screws on these vehicles will be replaced.
Recall number 94V034000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- The ABS brake master cylinder rear seal allows air to enter the brake system, causing spongy brakes or partial brake system loss.
- Risk
- Air entering the brake system caused extended stopping distance or partial loss of brakes which may result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Master cylinders will be inspected for the suspect build date code range and will be replaced if necessary.
Recall number 94V026000 · Recall details
Questions about the Plymouth Neon abs
Why does the abs come on in the Plymouth Neon?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, complete transmission failure and grinding or squealing brakes.
Which Plymouth Neon years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (14 complaints), 1996 (6 complaints) and 1998 (1 complaints).
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