1995 Dodge Neon Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 208 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 Dodge Neon, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 118,954 miles. The words owners use most often: “brakes failed” (10% of reports).
- 208service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 118,954median miles at failure
- 25mention a crash
- 15mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 13%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 21 of 208 complaints (10%)
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 15 of 208 complaints (7%)
- Head gasket: mentioned in 13 of 208 complaints (6%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 11 of 208 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 8 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 208 complaints, 25 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 15 an injury.
Dodge Neon service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: The fuel and rear brake tubes can experience accelerated corrosion between the tubes and a rubber isolator.
Risk: Corrosion of the tubes can lead to brake fluid or fuel leakage. This can cause a loss of brakes or result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the brake, fuel supply and fuel vapor tubes for the presence of corrosion. Any tubes showing corrosion will be replaced. All vehicles will have the rubber isolator replaced with a plastic clip.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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.
Fix: The rear brake line hose bracket screws on these vehicles will be replaced.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: 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.
Fix: Master cylinders will be inspected for the suspect build date code range and will be replaced if necessary.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Peeling paint on my 1995 dodge neon. I am on my third transmission, replaced air conditioner because of smoke under hood, brakes, rotors, fuel leaking, valve cover gasket, head gasket, no oil in engine had it towed. I also in the time i own my neon i have had all kinds of problems. After replacing…
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was parked in a school zone when the contact was asked to move the vehicle off school property due to excessive gas leaking and the potential for starting a fire on school property. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined the vehicle was…
The rear brake line on the vehicle was so rusted that when i applied the brakes to make a left turn, the line broke and the brakes failed. Luckily i was not stopping for a child, stop light, or obstruction and did not experience a crash. The nhtsa should seriously consider having chrysler issue a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Dodge Neons have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 208 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1995 Dodge Neon (21% of the 976 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Dodge Neon service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 118,954 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 Dodge Neon?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes failed”, in 21 of 208 complaints, followed by “stopping distance” (15).
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