1995 Plymouth Neon Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 Plymouth Neon, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 101,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “brakes make” (7% of reports).
- 86service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 101,500median miles at failure
- 15mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 31%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 make: mentioned in 6 of 86 complaints (7%)
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 6 of 86 complaints (7%)
- Pedal went: mentioned in 6 of 86 complaints (7%)
- Failed causing: mentioned in 5 of 86 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 2 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 86 complaints, 15 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury.
Plymouth 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.
Due to corrosion, the brake lines ruptured while i was braking. I fear that the corrosion will also lead to fuel line leakage. There is an existing recall on both components, my vin# is not included in the recalls campaign number on brake lines 96v2280000*jb
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…
The gas mileage was very poor, the seat belt covers, tire tread, fog lights and dome lights were inoperative and there was a grinding noise when the brakes were applied. *ph *jb
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Plymouth Neons have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1995 Plymouth Neon (18% of the 481 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 Plymouth 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 101,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 Plymouth Neon?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes make”, in 6 of 86 complaints, followed by “stopping distance” (6).
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