2000 Dodge Neon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 69about this part
- Share
- 20%of 337 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,750miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 69 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Dodge Neon, 20% of the 337 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,750 miles. 14 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Unfortunately I ran into a driver whom was in front of me due to low visibility & bad brakes. My headlights are extremely dull & foggy. Also, whomever own the car before me had the brake vacuum replaced due to recall & ever since I've purchased the car there's been a brake problem. Such as needing a new master cylinder, new propositioning, new brake shoes, and wheel cylinder. I have receipts of all work completed. I have a one year old whom ride along and I'm highly concerned about his safety. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621019, filed 2014-08, 15,000 miles“My 2000 Dodge NEON has had two brake failures. At approx 30000 miles, my driver rear brake assembly failed. At approx 33000 miles, my passenger side rear brake assey has also failed. In the first incident the dealer repaired without explaining the nature of the problem. I'll find out about this one. It goes into the shop on thursday, 12/04/03.”
NHTSA complaint #10049048, filed 2003-12, 33,000 miles“I leased a 2000 Dodge NEON for 4 years. Over the course of the lease, I had continued trouble with rear brake noise (squealing), and took it in for service 3 times, and was told there was nothing wrong with the brakes. When I returned the vehicle at the end of the lease, I was billed $150 to fix the squealing rear brakes. I do not feel that I should be held accountable for this since I did attempt to have the brakes fixed 3 times. I should not be penalized for Dodge/chrysler's faulty product.”
NHTSA complaint #10036695, filed 2003-08, 12,000 miles“I bought my car in january of 2001. I was looking through the recalls on my vehicle and there was one in april of 2001 and I did not receive anything on it. It was something about the brakes and the car idling up to high and I am having problems with that. When I push my brakes it fills like it is going to take off by itself. I have 2 very small children and I think that if you have recalls on cars that everyone that has that car should know so that no more injuries can occur due to the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10030793, filed 2003-08, 24,000 miles“Bought car from father in law, he bought the car new. He had no problems with it.soon after I bought from him in 2000(it was still new!),power windows quit working then started working again.cruise control went out, still dont work. Front end crash 2003 may, 4783.45 in damage, air bag did not deploy at 40mph !!! I had car repaired by non chrysler garage as per advice of erie insurance co. Erie wont cover because they say its chrysler's problem, chrysler says its my problem because work was done at non daimler chrysler garage and they were rude and hung up on me! …”
NHTSA complaint #10071137, filed 2004-01, 44,000 milesRelated recalls
- 01V154000May 8, 2001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. In the presence of oil and heat, the brake booster vacuum hose could swell and loosen from the intake manifold.Covers: Dodge Neon 2000–2001, Plymouth Neon 2000–2001
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 10 | 10% |
| 2004 | 9 | 10% |
| 2003 | 18 | 9% |
| 2002 | 18 | 10% |
| 2001 | 21 | 14% |
| 2000 | 69 | 20% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 12 | 4% |
| 1997 | 47 | 12% |
| 1996 | 89 | 15% |
| 1995 | 215 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Neon
71 complaintsEngine cooling
54 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsTires
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Dodge Neon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology