1998 Plymouth Neon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Plymouth Neon, 5% of the 167 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On several occassions we took vehical to the dealer and was told everything is fine just replace your brakes. After constently being sent away by the dealer, we eventually took the car to another mechanic and found out all kinds of problems: blown head gasket, replace the brakes (again), calipers drifting to one side, etc. My warranty just expired, but I think it should still be honored since the problems could have been fixed a long time ago.”
NHTSA complaint #758468, filed 2002-02“Power steering would lock up intermittently when driving over a water puddle. Also, vehicle experienced problem with oil leakages due to a head gasket failure. When appying brakes pedal would go to floor, and caused extended stopping distance. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that none of the problems were covered under a recall, and vehicle was out of its warranty. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #881184, filed 2001-02“Consumer was driving on the road at 25 MPH on normal road conditions when suddenly had to apply brakes. Brakes failed to operate properly which caused vehicle to hit the rear of the vehicle in front. Both air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #825091, filed 1998-07“Back brakes are not working properly. Stopping distance has increased. Also, there is a loud squeaking noise that happens when applying the brakes. Contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #8008467, filed 2002-04“Head gaskets are leaking oil onto engine. Dealer has inspected vehicle. Consumer also states on 10-20-200 belts, brake shoes/pads and rotors were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #887771, filed 2001-05Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Plymouth Neon
91 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Plymouth Neon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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