Two problems related to brakes failed 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.
The contact owns a 2000 Plymouth Neon. While attempting to park, the contact changed gears into reverse and the vehicle shut off. She restarted the vehicle and shifted into park; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate on its own. The brakes failed to work when the pedal was depressed. The contact was able to shift into park, but the vehicle shut off a few minutes later. She waited a while before restarting the vehicle and it returned to normal. She will take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.
While traveling approximately 30 mph was unable to slow or stop vehicle due to sudden brake failure. She drove vehicle up onto an embankment to stop vehicle. Dealership that examined vehicle found a hose for brake booster caming loose, resulting in brake failure. Note: service for recall 01v154000 had been performed on October 9, 2001. Consumer experienced back pains since this incident. Please provide any additional information / documentation.