10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #22

Aug 292001

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Consumer states brakes are squeaky.

- Corvallis, OR, USA

problem #21

Aug 012000

Neon

  • miles
Oil leak is due to a gasket; transmission went out(could not use reverse until car was on 20 minutes or more), paint has been peeling for about 6 months now, numerous sets of brakes replaced

- Cinti, OH, USA

problem #20

Feb 082000

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
The front brakes have been replaced twice and are in need of replacement again, they seem to wear excessively.

- Oneida, NY, USA

problem #19

Jan 202000

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Brakes squeak, especially first thing in the morning and afternoon/evening. After a few minutes the noise goes away but is very loud. Dealership mechanic stated, that moisture gets in through the hub caps openings, which makes brakes squeak.

- Unknown, UN, USA

problem #18

Jul 282000

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
This car is junk, the head gaskets, air conditioning, brakes, electrical, everything is bad. If you call the corporate headquarters, they act like its a rare incident. From what I've read, this is not true. Please help squeeze this lemon!

- Bloomfield, AK, USA

problem #17

May 252000

Neon

  • miles
Brakes do not catch when needed in an emergency situation. Brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor, and vehicle loses power.

- Warrensburg, MO, USA

problem #16

Apr 231998

Neon

  • miles
Rear brake failed.

- Brunswick, OH, USA

problem #15

Feb 141999

Neon

  • miles
No summary

- Long Beach, MS, USA

problem #14

Mar 031998

Neon

  • miles
Brake problem; when applying the brakes under normal conditions the vehicle does not come to a complete stop until the brake pedal is equal to the floor. This happens on regular road condtions, no inclement weather. Dealer is aware of the condition, attempted to fix 6 times. Consumer still experiencing brake problems.

- Brawley, CA, USA

problem #13

Jan 271999

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
When applying brakes the pedal becomes rock hard, making it hard to stop vehicle. Dlr has not seen.

- Vicksburg, MI, USA

problem #12

Jan 191999

(reported on)

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed.

- Flemington, NJ, USA

problem #11

Nov 151994

Neon

  • miles
Brakes failed prior to recall notice.

- Thousand P, CA, USA

problem #10

Jan 011997

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Head gasket failure at 48750 miles, problem repaired. Brakes are noisy and cause extended stopping distance. The air circulation switch malfunctions, causing the windows to fog up. The brakes and air circulation problems have not been able to be fixed.

- Bellaire, OH, USA

problem #9

Jul 161998

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Brakes make noise and experience extended stopping distance.

- Lexington, SC, USA

problem #8

Mar 251996

Neon

  • miles
Brakes continually make noise.

- Bethel, CT, USA

problem #7

Feb 061998

(reported on)

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driving at approximately 35 mph or less brakes failed, causing loss of control. Consumer had to gear down. Had to turn into a street to avoid accident.this is an intermittent problem. Dealer is aware of problem.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #6

Sep 011997

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed on several occasions, once resulted in an accident.

- Rutherford, NJ, USA

problem #5

Nov 131996

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed 3 times.

- Poplar Grove, IL, USA

problem #4

Oct 311996

Neon

  • miles
Customer said that she had a brake problem/ she took it to the dealership and they said that they couldn't fix the problem. Dealer also indicated that she should pick another car from the lot. She would like her money back and the dealership declined her request.

- Yakima, WA, USA

problem #3

Jan 301997

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Onsumer had an accident due to extended stopping distance, brakes faded, consumer was driving on dry pavement and traveling 25 mph, the vehicle skided to a stop. Consumer noticed the problem on 4 occasions.

- Downey , CA, USA

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