10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,332 miles

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problem #11

Sep 232003

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,654 miles
Brake adjuster fell apart inside brake drum.

- Saint George, VT, USA

problem #10

Jun 072002

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Consumer states that the brakes make a rubbing and whining noise continuously.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #9

Jun 212001

Neon

  • miles
Prior to recall notification consumer had the brake booster hose replaced, also the master cylinder, 2 calipers, 2 wheel cylinders, front brake pads and also the brake fluid was replaced due to contamination, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Elizabeth, NJ, USA

problem #8

Oct 292000

Neon

  • miles
My car was totaled after being involved in an automotive accident on October 29, 2000. As I exited sr - 869 at atlantic blvd I applied my brakes and they failed. This failure caused my veh to crash into another veh and that veh hit the veh in front of it. The driver of veh 2 sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital. I did not understand why my brakes failed on that night until I received a recall notice on this vehicle and subsequent models also. I have sustained alot of monetary loss due to this brake failure and my driving record is ruined..I am filing this complaint prior to seeing an attorney. I would apppreciate any help that you could give me.

- Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #7

Dec 231999

Neon

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Whenever brakes are applied to slow down, would make a loud noise before vehicle stops. Has taken vehicle to another dealer who corrected the problem. Had the brake pads and rotors fixed.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #6

Feb 272002

Neon

  • miles
While driving about 35 mph and when applying brakes lost control of vehicle and crashed into guardrails. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer was not contacted.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #5

Jun 212001

Neon

  • miles
Prior to recall notification consumer had the brake booster hose replaced, also the master cylinder, 2 calipers, 2 wheel cylinders, front brake pads and also the brake fluid was replaced due to contamination, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Elizabeth, NJ, USA

problem #4

Jun 192001

Neon

  • miles
While driving 35 to 40mph applied brakes and they would not oerate properly, causing vehicle to rearend another vehicle. Vehicle was totaled. Driver was injured.

- Sapello, NM, USA

problem #3

Nov 012000

Neon

  • miles
Ongoing problem with noises coming from wheels when applying brakes. Vehicle been into dealer shop on three occasions for cleaning, but problem still occurring. Vehicle been back in for the forth time and cause could not be found.feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

- Wynantkill, NY, USA

problem #2

Jun 202001

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
When approaching a intersection and appyling brakes vehicle slowed down, and then unexpectedly accelerated, brake pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision.

- Braintree, MA, USA

problem #1

Feb 282001

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
The brakes were making squealing noise because they had eaten halfway through the rotors. Nlm

- Norfolk, VA, USA