Head gasket will cost $600 to repair. Had enough problems with this car in the 16 months I have owned it. It is apparent by all the complaints that somthing should be done. So why hasn't it?
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Vechicle overheated , was towed to nearest chrysler service center, replaced thermostat. 6 wks later overheated again towed to dealership again, was told it had a cracked head gasket they repalced it. Six wks later car stalled while driving 55 MPH on interstate again towed dealership could not find a reason for this. 3 wks later same problem again towed this time they said a coil wire was loose.no other problem was found same day I picked up the car it again stalled and had to be towed this time they said some idle steps were out of sync they should have already known this since I just got the car back that day. Every time the car was in the shop they could find nothing wrong so they say, I left the car for several days so that a computer co-pilot could be installed and the mechanics could monitor the problem as it happens. This produced no info . The car has run all winter but now that warm weather is here the problem has started again. The car had to be again towed on 3/8/00 still no satisfaction as to why this is happening. Have spokken to several representatives from chrysler warranty and manufacturing divisions concerning this and they have on numerous occassions been very rude. The last straw occurred on april 14,2000 while driving to find the exact location of a very important job interview the car broke down 2, I was no where near a phone and could not call for help. I sat in the car for 1 hr tried to restart the car it started but I couldn't trust the vehicle to continue the trip. I had to turn around and head back home , I was driving back home and it stalled again I waited another 1/2 hour it started and I prayed all the way home I would make it safely. Each time I have had the car towed I have had to pay $50 as my deductible on my extended warranty and each time they said they couldn't find the problem. I feel very upset and disappointed to think I am paying for such an unreliable car. I will never buy another chrysler product.
On august 27, 1997, vehicle was in for yearly inspection when dealership noticed oil leak. Supposedly head gasket needed repair and this job was done. Vehicle needed relay repair in on march 23, 1999 and $150 of unauthorized diagnostics was performed. No problem was found. In august 1999, vehicle began with oil leak again. Car was parked until february 2000 when private repair man diagnosed head gasket leak and valve cover gasket leak. Chrysler was once again notified. Information provided to us states that this is an ongoing problem with 1995 neons and we've all ready sunk too much money into this car for multiple repairs. Car is presently parked again!!
No reimbursement from chrysler for 2nd repair of $1,275. No safety defect listed within summary.
Head gasket blew on the #4 cylinder blowing coolant and oil through the engine and exhaust system. As a result of this problem the engine block cracket between the water jackets.
Engine overheated while going 30mph.blown head gaskett,antifreeze turned brown because of oil leaking into radiator, this caused the thermastat to clog and fail. Major oil leaking from engine. A/c will not hold freon, this will cost $700 to repair.
Contacted chrysler regarding head gasket repairs. They only offered less than 25% reimbursement for this problem. The problem is well known and should have already been recalled to fix this problem.
Engine head gasket leaks - I believe that this is a manufactuer defect, as all neon's have this problem get a clue.
The head gasket caused my water pump,transmission,radiator, to be replaced. It made my engine overheat all the time..I had to replace everything..it also leaked oil all the time. I spent money all the time to replace the oil that leaked out.
I have had this car since 1995. I do not use the car other than for very limited driving as seen in my low mileage. It is march 23 of 2000, my car has approx 29,000 miles, very low and all these problems. The car is currently in the shop being told that the head gasket that they replaced in 1/99 did not hold, which in 99, they thought was odd that it went so soon. I am also having the car fixed because the power steering switch sensor has failed. I believe that on a car with little mileage that I should be incurring this much problems. If this car has this many problems, they should redesign the car and not sell them until so. Also, please feel free to contact fitgerald and they can tell you other problems with this car!!!l
Instrument cluster loses power unexplicably during normal car usage. Power is immediatly restored after the loss, however it makes vehicle difficult to drive at times when odemter is being reset. Excessive leakage in vehicle's trunk and driver's side back seat has occured. Bosak to fix after car was recently bought, however, leak not completely fixed and re-discovered 1 year later. A hole was discovered in the drivere's side rear wheel well as a result of unexplicable excessive corrosion. It was also discovered that seals were broked on drivere's side door and window track was glued improperly causing the window and track to come loose. Out of pocket expences not revovered by dealership. Also discovered was a severe leake from head gasket. Called several repair places and found the neon's have had much trouble in the past.. Excessive oil loss, and repairs are costly. Front engine mount off; causing pressure in transmission lines and trans fluid leakage. Please contact me asap about the car; need to recover costs.
The paint on this veh and many others is defective! Chipping and peeling all over the car. No safety defect listed within vehicle.
Head gasket leaking oil everywhere/dealership charged me $600 for replacing the defective gasket. Why should I have to pay for their defects.
The engine part has not failed yet - I've been told the head gasket is leaking and can go at any time. That was told to me on the date I wrote as 'failure' chrylse should replace this part with their updated parts for free for the consumer. I want to see something done about this as I have heard too many accounts of the gasket going and chrylser not doing anything for the consumer.
Noticed low on oil. Oil was leaking out on the engine. Took it to the mechanic who said that it was an engine head gasket problem.
Head gasket failed. Nlm
Engine head gasket leaks and needs repairs on most if not all neons from what I hear.
Engine head gasket of the first few years of neons are known to fail often. This failure can cause engine head to leak oil and anti-freeze. This could lead to engine failure if not repaired. The head gasket for neon's was redesigned at least once to fix this design problem. In my opinion, the early neon head gaskets should be recalled to fix this defect.
The head gasket is a known problem that develops a leak at cyl#4. It was detected when the engine began overheating. A new head gasket was developed mid 1998 due to the number of problems and was used subsequently for all new engines and repairs.
Vehicle was overheating. Looked under the vehicle and it was bubbling. Consumer thought it was some coolant. Vehicle was taken to jiffy lube and coolant/oil change was done. Two days later, vehicle started running hot and was taken to firestone. They checked the thermostat and noticed that coolant had leaked onto the spark plugs. It was taken to fast to jiff lube, problem is still happpening.
I feel that because of the neglect of chrysler, I shouldn't have to pay for their manufacturing defects. I incurred expenses of $55.80 for parts, and $495.15 for labor. At 61,535 a car should not need a head gasket to be replaced. Approximately 6 months ago I also had to replace the compressor and the condenser. The condenser was leaking oil and the expenses incurred again were approximately $630. I feel that chrysler should be liable for some of my repair costs.
Blown head gasket anlong with the front brakes needed replaced and the rear brakes leaking. The speedometer does not work. I know there may be extra miles on my car however most were highway due to allot of traveling so these parts to go out so soon are very dissapointing when I take excellent care of my car
Overheated the last week of december 99 and have been losing radiator fluid since then; no sign of water in oilpan until today. Towed to an oregon dealership and was told that manufacturer will only pay for the parts and not labor. The service advisor as well as one of their mechanics admitted that there is a problem with the original cork-based head gasket design and that the manufacturer has a new metallic-based gasket. If the manufacturer has these new parts available why isn't there a recall for this item? Consumers of this particular make and model should be reassured that the vehicle they have purchased will not fail due to one faulty item!
Vehicle was leaking oil. Vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, and was informed that engine head gasket needs replacement. Dealer notified.
I have taken my vehicle in for inspection to a few different service centers to make sure that the diagnosis was the same. The diagnosis reveals that my head gasket is leaking oil. Upon inspection at each different service center, I was told that there have been several neons between 95-98 that have had the same type of problem. I have even been told this from a service rep at the chrysler dealership. I pursued this issue by contacting chrysler customer service and after roughly two weeks, I was told that chrysler denys any claim of negligence in the manufacturing of my head gasket. Even though they are aware that there are several other neons or other chrysler vehicles with the same size engine having the same problem, they will not assist in any repair of this kind.
Oil light came on, car was leaking oil, had car towed, informed of head gasket problem.
This problem has been to other dodge neon owner that I have talked. No safety defect mentioned in the summary.
As I was driving my 1995 neon home from work, I noticed that the oil light came on. I became concerned and pulled into the nearest service station which was less that 1/2 mile away. I asked the service tech to look at the car and he said that there was an oil leak. He suggested that I have the oil changed and see if there were any loose fittings from my previous oil change a few weeks earlier. The oil was changed and the car started only to continue to leak oil again. I was told not to drive it and had it towed to my dealership the following day. The dealership diagnosed that the cam seal/plug had cracked off and caused damage to the engine. As a result, I would need a new short block installed in my 5yr old car at a price of $3500.00. I feel that the cam seal/plug is defective and that is why it cracked off. I have spoken to other people in the auto industry/repair industry and it is a known problem with the neon car. I cannot imagine that I should be held to pay for the replacement of the engine when I did everything I was supposed to do by stopping the car immediately. I spoke to chrysler directly and within minutes of contacting the dealer, they (chrysler) agreed to pay half of the repair only if I had the service done at a dodge dealership. I appreciated this gesture but I am still looking at paying $1700.00 out of pocket for the damage. I feel that chrysler is aware of the problem with this defective part. I have read complaints on your website and would greatly appreciate a phone call to see if I can get any help in resolving this issue. As you can imagine, I am extremely upset at this point. I have contacted my dealer and wrote a letter to the general manager. I did receive a call from the svc mgr, who will admit no fault. At this point I am waiting to hear from the svc mgr with a firm repair price but as of yet, he has not returned by call. I feel that I am being unfairly treated and being penalized because I did not buy the extended warranty.
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When turning to the right at an intersection the steering locked up and engine cut off.
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