Plymouth Neon Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Plymouth Neon across 7 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (86). The words owners use most often: “brakes failed” (9% of reports).
- 197service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 32mention a crash
- 13mention an injury
- 5related recalls
- 19%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 18 of 197 complaints (9%)
- Head gasket: mentioned in 15 of 197 complaints (8%)
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 12 of 197 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 8 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 197 complaints, 32 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 13 an injury.
Plymouth Neon service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (5)
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Model years: 2000, 2001
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 1995
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
Model years: 1995, 1996
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
Model years: 1995
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
Model years: 1995
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.
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…
Broken tie rod ends both sides, transmission failure, head gasket failure, read door driver's side will not close at all, trunk will not unlock with key, brakes wear every 3 to 4 months, high rate of oil burn off. The car had less than 60,000 miles on it. *tr
Consumer requesting reimbursement for recall repair done on their 2001 plymouth neon. Consumer states that the vehicle was repaired for the recall problem before the recall was received and would like reimbursement. *kb the valve cover gasket was replaced. *jb
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
Invoice for 2000 plymouth neon regarding brake work completed on the vehicle.*mr the consumer also mailed in a recall letter regarding the brake booster vacuum hose. *jb
Frequently asked questions
Do all Plymouth Neons have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 197 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Plymouth Neon. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Plymouth Neon service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 5 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Plymouth Neon?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes failed”, in 18 of 197 complaints, followed by “head gasket” (15).
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