2000 Dodge Neon Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2000 Dodge Neon, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 34,827 miles. The words owners use most often: “please provide” (17% of reports).
- 66service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 34,827median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 25%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.
- Please provide: mentioned in 11 of 66 complaints (17%)
- Further information: mentioned in 7 of 66 complaints (11%)
- Applying brakes: mentioned in 5 of 66 complaints (8%)
- Brake pads: mentioned in 5 of 66 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 10 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 66 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 8 an injury.
Dodge Neon service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge neon. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle, the anti-lock braking system failed and caused her to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The seat belts did not properly restrain and the air bags did not deploy. The contact and a passenger…
Water leaking in brake power booster cause brakes to freeze in cold; brake valves needed to be replaced; front wheel bearings needed to be replaced; abs system disconnect- not working properly - controller given off error code - possible need to be replace; all brake system lights on in car - no…
The driver applied the brakes while backing out of the garage and the pedal went to the floor. The driver drove to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the brake pads needed replacement. Please provide additional information. *nm
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Dodge Neons have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 66 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2000 Dodge Neon (20% of the 337 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 2000 Dodge Neon service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall 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 34,827 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2000 Dodge Neon?
The most frequent phrase is “please provide”, in 11 of 66 complaints, followed by “further information” (7).
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