Seven problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 2000 Plymouth Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Plymouth Neon based on all problems reported for the 2000 Neon.
Consumer was approaching an intersection and applied brakes and vehicle started speeding up. He lost control of vehicle and hit another motorist. Dealership was aware of problem. Ak.
When brakes are applied brake pedal becomes extremely hard and resistance occurs, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown. Dealer has been contacted. Please give any further details.
Daughter indicated at time of accident that vehicle would not slow down when brakes were applied. Figured operator error at time however, may have been wrong especially in light of recall information. Note. Weather was fine the day of the accident, no extreme cold. Vehicle was on dirt road, coming down a hill when she allegedly tried to slow vehicle down.
Front and back brakes, rotors replaced at 3000 miles, back brakes undected until after failure parts were grinded and fell off replaced by dealer.
While parking and applying the brakes pedal would not depress. The accelerator pedal would not move and steering wheel locked up, causing driver to hit a crub and then a parked vehicle. The air bags did not deploy in the crash. The vehicle was towed to the dealer's body shop for repairs. Please provide any further information.
The vehicle has had continued problems with the brakes and the steering column which have caused near accidents, consumer has tried to have vehicle bought back due to lemon law unsuccessfully. (attorney for consumer).
Consumer states he is experiencing brake problems.