Brake Foundation Components problems of the 1997 Dodge Neon

Ten problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 10/07/2002

Consumer states that when brakes where applyed the pedal went to the floor, and the brakes did not hold. Driver had to pull on the emergency brakes to stop vehicle.

2 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2002

Consumer states while driving and with no warning the brakes locked up causing a collision. Cause unknown dealer notified.

3 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 02/12/1998

Brakes make noise, system operating normal.

4 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 10/23/1997

Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision.

5 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 03/05/1997

Brakes failed twice to stop vehicle, lost control. Resulting in collision.

6 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 10/25/1996

While braking in line of traffic brakes did not work, cruise control seemed to engage,car would not stop. Hit car in front, that car hit next in line. Received summons but at later date found not guilty and fine returned. Inspection said cruise was ok. On 23/25/99 brakes again failed til cruise control was hit at off button. Cruise was not in use - has not been used since 1996 accident. Cruise control was not connected at time of purchase - northtown Dodge connected 10/4/96 when found cruise did not work.

7 Brake Foundation Components problem

Brakes squeak.

8 Brake Foundation Components problem

The rear brakes squeak. The car has been taken back to the dealership three times with no success.

9 Brake Foundation Components problem

Brakes squeak when its backing up. Yh.

10 Brake Foundation Components problem

While driving the brakes squeal and moan when applied. The dealer has attempted to repair the problem several times yet it reoccurs. Manufacturers has been notified. Nlm.


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