I own a 1995 dodge neon and it has a major headgasket oil leak that a mechanic diagnosed. The headgasket leak has been getting worse and this is a major problem because I am adding a quart of oil every three days. The entire bottom of the engine is covered in oil. I checked the federal safety agency defect investigation reports and many consumers have complained about this serious problem. Every time I drive there is a strong smell of burned oil. On 12-15-2003 smoke started to come from the engine. I am very worried that this might start an engine fire if the car gets very hot. I have checked various automotive websites and in one site a dodge owner mentions that his mechanic told him that a customers dodge neon had an engine fire. I contacted a local dodge dealer and they said that they could do nothing about it. This is an obvious design defect that is also a safety risk not only of engine fires but also engine stalls due to low oil levels. There is also a problem with the brakes making strange sounds.
1995 Dodge Neon: excessive oil consumption
6 of the 971 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Neon describe excessive oil consumption.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Excessive oil consumption by model year
What owners say
Engine head gasket failed causing oil to leak from vehicle. Consumer has taken vehicle in twice already to get this looked into, but after tsecond time head gasket had some corrosion and had to be replaced.
This is a serious safety concern that should be recalled because oil begins to leak into everything under the hood-there is a high incident rate of occurrence in 1995 neons.
When applying brakes they would grind. Also, would have to pump brakes. Dealership replaced rotors and brakes pads. But, problem still continued. It has been three weeks. *ak possible engine failure caused oil to leak. The steering wheel vibrate and vehicle pulls.
Engine head gaskets has blown out twice, resulting in an oil leakage. Dealer has been notified. *ak timing belt was changed at 61,524 miles. Switch for oil indicator burned out causing oil leakage (5-11-98).
Engine head gasket cracked, causing oil leakage. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and manufacturer offer to repair at half the cost to consumer.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Valve Body
- This bulletin involves installation of a new component to assist cam seal retention
- Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (MLS) head gasket installation procedures
- Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components
- Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of...
- Exhaust noise when accelerating or when vehicle is under moderate load
- Loss of engine oil pressure during turning maneuvers
- Engine damage may occur by incorrect installation of camshaft sprocket after an engine repair
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Dodge Neon oil consumption
Is excessive oil consumption a common problem on the 1995 Dodge Neon?
6 of 971 owner complaints about the 1995 Dodge Neon (1%) mention excessive oil consumption. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Dodge Neon?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Dodge Neon
Brake failure 53Stalling 53ABS 37Overheating 37Fire or smoke 31Power steering loss 29No deployment 28Grinding brakes 27Check engine light 23Steering lock-up 17Loss of power 16Headlights 15Engine failure 14Adaptive cruise 13Fuel pump 13Fuel leak 9Hesitation 9Premature wear 7Airbag light 6Ball joint 6Seat belt 6Steering noise 6Spongy pedal 5Sudden acceleration 5Water leak 5Won't start 5
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