2001 Plymouth Neon service brakes, hydraulic problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Plymouth Neon — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Broken tie rod ends both sides, transmission failure, head gasket failure, read door driver's side will not close at all, trunk will not unlock with key, brakes wear every 3 to 4 months, high rate of oil burn off. The car had less than 60,000 miles on it. *tr”
filed Sep 15, 2008
“Consumer requesting reimbursement for recall repair done on their 2001 plymouth neon. Consumer states that the vehicle was repaired for the recall problem before the recall was received and would like reimbursement. *kb the valve cover gasket was replaced. *jb”
filed Mar 18, 2008
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Neon | 36 | 26% |
| 1999 Neon | 5 | 8% |
| 1998 Neon | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 Neon | 11 | 7% |
| 1996 Neon | 36 | 12% |
| 1995 Neon | 86 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Plymouth 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.