1997 Dodge Neon service brakes, hydraulic problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Dodge Neon — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My first complaint would be about the paint. My car has been peeling for the past 2 years now, it bubbles then peels and gets bigger and bigger every day. It is now peeling in 6 spots, the largest is the size of a watermelon. Very unhappy!!!! Second, the brakes are horrible, the squealing of metal…”
filed Apr 19, 2006
“Head gasket needed to be replace after 45,000 miles.. Bought the car in 2002.. Bbrakes are horrible.. Brakes make noise, system operating normal fan relay switch .. Needed to be replaced.. And was also recalled.. In about 3 years ago.. And never notified.. Front end always clanking.. When u turn..”
filed Jul 20, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2001 Neon | 21 | 14% |
| 2000 Neon | 66 | 20% |
| 1999 Neon | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 Neon | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 Neon | 88 | 14% |
| 1995 Neon | 208 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.