Tl*the contact owns a 2000 plymouth neon. While attempting to park, the contact changed gears into reverse and the vehicle shut off. She restarted the vehicle and shifted into park; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate on its own. The brakes failed to work when the pedal was depressed. The contact was able to shift into park, but the vehicle shut off a few minutes later. She waited a while before restarting the vehicle and it returned to normal. She will take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.
Plymouth Neon brake failure problems
33 of the 1,368 owner complaints about the Plymouth Neon describe brake failure, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 33
- 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
ABS 5No deployment 2Transmission failure 1Slipping 1Grinding brakes 1
What owners say
Brakes failed to work right when my boyfriend wrecked the car which then made him hit the guard rail. The air bags didn't come out. We contacted the place we got the car from but they could not tell us anything. Then the transmission went out of it on october 1, 2003. The whole transmission exploded. We were told the place we bought it from did not put in new clutch and pressure plate and throw out bearings in when we had just bought it. We had told them the clutch was making noise. They would not fixed it. They said it was nothing when I took it in; that's just neons they said... My biggest concern beside the tranny and clutch is the air bags not coming out at all...
Consumer states while driving applyed brakes, the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle had no brakes. This was a result of the brake line rubbing against the steering line ,causing a whole in the brake line,which caused loss of brake fluid.contacted dealer. Nlm
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.
While driving, front disc brakes will not release all the way causing them to wear easily because of constant driving with them engaged, all brakes failed leaving consumer without brakes at all.
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.
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.
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.
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.
While driving front axel broke in half, causing brake failure. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
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
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The model years with the most reports are 1995 (19 complaints), 1996 (6 complaints) and 2000 (4 complaints).
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