14 problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brakes do not catch when needed in an emergency situation. Brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor, and vehicle loses power.
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Brake problem; when applying the brakes under normal conditions the vehicle does not come to a complete stop until the brake pedal is equal to the floor. This happens on regular road condtions, no inclement weather. Dealer is aware of the condition, attempted to fix 6 times. Consumer still experiencing brake problems.
Brakes failed on several occasions, once resulted in an accident.
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.
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.
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.
Failure on the brake pedal, the brake pedal goes to the floor, causing the consumer to almost have an accident. Brake pedal sometimes gets spongy, brakes do not bind up or go into abs.
Brakes make noise and experience extended stopping distance.
Driving at approximately 35 mph or less brakes failed, causing loss of control. Consumer had to gear down. Had to turn into a street to avoid accident. This is an intermittent problem. Dealer is aware of problem.
Onsumer had an accident due to extended stopping distance, brakes faded, consumer was driving on dry pavement and traveling 25 mph , the vehicle skided to a stop. Consumer noticed the problem on 4 occasions.
Brakes squeak, especially first thing in the morning and afternoon/evening. After a few minutes the noise goes away but is very loud. Dealership mechanic stated, that moisture gets in through the hub caps openings, which makes brakes squeak.
When applying brakes the pedal becomes rock hard, making it hard to stop vehicle. Dlr has not seen.