2001 Dodge Neon service brakes, hydraulic problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Dodge Neon — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 40 mph on the highway, there was an increased stopping distance which resulted in a rear end collision, and the airbags did not deploy. The contact was wearing a seat belt, but minor injuries were sustained. The vehicle sustained extensive…”
filed Nov 14, 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated constantly. Also, the rear brakes squeaked, and there was a loss of power brake assist. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problems. There is a nhtsa recall # 01v154000…”
filed Jul 25, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 01V154000 · May 8, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Neon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Neon | 7 | 7% |
| 2004 Neon | 6 | 6% |
| 2003 Neon | 17 | 8% |
| 2002 Neon | 17 | 10% |
| 2000 Neon | 66 | 20% |
| 1999 Neon | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 Neon | 10 | 3% |
| 1997 Neon | 44 | 11% |
| 1996 Neon | 88 | 14% |
| 1995 Neon | 208 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Dodge Neon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.