Two problems related to brake master cylinder 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.
When it was time to do the brake inspection on the front brakes, so I had my dad a mechanic inspect them. The squeaker on the drivers side just started to make noise about 1 week prior to the inspection. On the day before I took it to my dad to be inspected the brake petal sank to the floor and the brakes locked up causing us to skid & slide to the right almost hitting anothe vehicle,while we had my children in the vehicle. When my dad took the left tire off to inspect the brakes he discovered that the caliper was stuck and it caused the rotor to be completley damaged (even the cooling fins on the back of the rotor were almost gone. The right side front brake was only about 70% worn the squeaker wasn't even squeaking yet. I have researche the history of calipers and I have found out that the are supposed to last forever unless it is defective. Peoples Chrysler in folsom,CA has inspected car and said caliper is shot. I know the brake system was recalled, I have researched a couple of complaints about the same problem throught NHTSA. I have to pay $300. 00 for the repair of car because of a defective caliper. Please investigate so others wont have to put in same situation. I had to use my rent money for the repairs just so I could get to my job.
I called the dealr they wouldnt help,said it was my problem, I hardly drive it cause the brake wont work and so I havent paid on it,, my credit's destroyed, I know there a break recall, I feel ripped off by dealer and manufactors,, they want 2,000 plus to repair this and when my children and I die in the car,, I hope your all happy. Mr.