1995 Dodge Neon: engine overheating

Filed Mar 13, 2002 · Engine · MD

While driving head gasket blewout. Vehicle overheated. Took vehicle to dealer. Problem was remedied. *ak the manufacturer redesigned the head gasket due to numerous complaints from consumers, but refused to reimburse this consumer because the warranty had expired.

Filed Mar 8, 2002 · Engine · PA

Vehicle was losing powe/,leaking oil and overheating while driving vehicle taking to a repairsshop, and informed of a blown head gasket. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

Filed Oct 27, 2001 · Electrical · NY

There have been traces of an intermittent electrical component burning/overheating smell in the car for the past few months. No other symptoms were evident. On 10/25/01, after turning on the headlights in the evening before driving the vehicle, there was a pronounced odor of an electrical component burning or overheating, followed shortly thereafter by the loss of the headlights. The car was taken to the repair shop where it was determined that the headlight switch, the headlight switch wiring harness connector and the steering column mounted multi-function switch needed to be replaced. Visual inspection revealed overheating/burning/melting of these components as well as the insulation around several wires. I have retained the headlight switch and wiring harness connector for future inspection by any interested parties. The steering column mounted multi-function switch had to be returned to the dealer due to a core charge. The total cost for parts and labor to effect nthe repairs was $363.15. I believe there is an electrical system design problem on this vehicle since no component should fail in such a way as to cause the overheating/burning of other components, connectors or wiring.

Filed May 24, 2001 · Engine · MO

While driving engine head gaskets blewout. Antifreeze had leaked out and caused engine to overheat.

Filed May 11, 2001 · Engine · NY

Vehicle was overheating during normal operation. Consumer took vehicle to a private mechanic who referred it to dodge because there was an ongoing problem. Head gasket in engine developed a leak which allowed antifreeze/oil to leak out of engine.*ak consumer was informed by dealership that this is a common part to be replaced.

Filed May 3, 2001 · Engine · MN

Head gasket was leaking into oil pan. Vehicle would overheat. Took to mechanic who indicated head gaskets need to be replaced due to fact they had blownout.

Filed Apr 23, 2001 · Engine · AE

Consumer states vehicle has been in shop for over fourteen days, consumer states that dealer has found other damage that includes piston rings and other engine parts, in which he only anticipated the labor for head gasket failure, dealership is covering parts, damage was caused by the head gasket failure and overheating conditionl

Filed Apr 11, 2001 · Engine · NC

Vehicle experienced overheating and loss of coolant while driving. Taken to an independent repair shop, and informed consumer of a head gasket failure. Manufacturer notified, and informed that it was not covered under a recall. *ak

Filed Apr 5, 2001 · Engine · AE

Engine gauge went into the red, consumer turned off car to cool. Two days later, mechanic said it was a butsted head gasket.*ak consumer stated engine damage from overheating included piston rings and crankshaft bearings.

Filed Mar 16, 2001 · Engine · MD

2 weeks prior to reported incident vehicle had a coolant leak. Garage found that the coolant resevoir had split and replaced it. On the 9th march my wife drove the car and dropped a college of to pick up his car at a garage. When she restarted the vehicle and proceeded to drive it she noticed that the engine did not sound right. Shortly after the car started to wobble, the engine check light came on and the temperture gauge started to climb higher. She arrived home, I rang the garage, told them of the symptoms and was told to bring the car in. On starting it up I noticed a lot of blue grey smoke come out of the exhaust. The vehicle drove with no problems to the garage. Subsequent inspection of the engine showed a coolant leak, when the head gasket was taken off there were 2 cracks on the engine block. The estimated cost of a temporary repair is $1000, but there is no guarantee how long the repair would last. The only other option was a new engine which is out of the question. I cannot understand how this problem could occur with only 76k on the clock. The vehicle was purchased used with 45k on the clock in september 1997. Since then it has been serviced according to the manufacturers instruction, with an oil and filter change every 3 months.

Filed Jan 16, 2001 · Engine · IL

Vehicle experienced overheating and shut off. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed of a head gasket failure. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and not covered under a recall. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Nov 15, 2000 · Engine · NY

Vehicle experiencing overheating while driving. Vehicle taken to independent repairshop, and informed consumer that a head gasket failed. Dealer notified, and informed that vehicle was out of its warranty, and not responsible for repairs. *ak