Dodge Neon owners have reported 193 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 27 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake foundation components (36 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (26 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The front and rear brakes on the 2002 Dodge Neon seem to have many problems and I feel this should be looked into. The front brakes (pads and rotors) had to be replaced at around 7000 miles due to warped rotors causing severe shaking of the vehicle during braking. Read details...
While traveling at about 40 mph all of a sudden the brakes locked up and did not operate. Vehicle spinned out the road before coming to a stop. Consumer will contact manufacturer. Read details...
Running lights stopped working (on a city street), when repaired, was due to a wire in the multifunction switch burning out and melting the casing of the mfs Read details...
I own a 2002 Dodge Neon. I have had the brakes inspected several times, the rear wheel bearings went bad while the vehicle was still under warranty, and there is still a problem with the brakes. Even though there is ample fluid and wear left on the pads, my brakes make a horrendous metallic squeal Read details...
: the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated constantly. Also, the rear brakes squeaked, and there was a loss of power brake assist. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problems. Read details...