We have classified the 5 complaints from 1996 Dodge Neon about SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC into the following categories.
While going (25) mph on slick road conditions, when applying the brakes, the vehicle went off the road, went into a ditch, hitting a tree head-on and there was no deployment of the air bags. insurance adjustor is looking at vehicle. *ak
Brakes squeaky from the date of purchase, egr valve was replaced at 39,000 miles. engine head gasket leaks at only 42,000 miles(est cost of all repairs $800) egr valve already paid for, wanting assistance from chrysler for head gasket. *ak
The defective right brake caliper "sticking, " causing the calipers to wear out and vehicle to sway to right side. almost caused an accident. also while driving over a bump the defective suspension, caused the vehicle to hit the ground. vehicle also experienced transmission problem. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak
Head gasket failure at 48750 miles, problem repaired. brakes are noisy and cause extended stopping distance. the air circulation switch malfunctions, causing the windows to fog up. the brakes and air circulation problems have not been able to be fixed. *ak
Brake failure, power booster unit has water in the line, causing loss of brakes, in for repair still have same problem, brake pedal is real hard, has to use the emergency pedal to stop the vehicle. *ak
The brake pedal becomes rock hard and there is no braking ability. after a couple of miles the pedal becomes soft and goes to the floor and the brakes lock up. master cylinder and power booster have been replaced, problem still exists. *ak
Brakes failed 3 times.
Customer said that she had a brake problem/ she took it to the dealership and they said that they couldn't fix the problem. dealer also indicated that she should pick another car from the lot. she would like her money back and the dealership declined her request. *ak
Brakes and have replaced twice and still continue to squeak. i have found dozens of complaints online about the brakes, as well as the head gasket blowing. i have found hundreds of complaints from others who have also had to have the head gasket replaced within 5 years.
Could steer to left but could not get up the ravine, tried to turn right to avoid a utility pole ahead but steering wheel would not turn right, couldn't get back to the ravine, attempted to turn right, steering wheel locked up and vehicle went into a utility pole, resulting in an injury. *ak *slc
Failure on the brake pedal, the brake pedal goes to the floor, causing the consumer to almost have an accident. *ak brake pedal sometimes gets spongy, brakes do not bind up or go into abs. *slc
Brakes continually make noise.
Brakes: when driving and attempting to stop the car, the brakes will not slow the car down. for a split second, brakes make a humming noise and then they catch. they are okay for a while. dealer says the anti-lock brake sensors are bad. car has been in five times for brake sensors. *ak
Front brakes failed twice, causing accident.
Brakes failed prior to recall notice.