Engine head gasket is leaking oil which may spill unto the engine and start a fire. Dealer said it is a common problem.
1995 Dodge Neon engine complaints
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When the transmission failed the dealer told me I ran it out of fluid/ I was 2 mo. / 2000 miles from factory warranty and they would not help pay for any of the $1350 they wanted me to pay/ had it towed to an independant mechanich which told me that the back of the transmission had a large hole blown out of the back of it, couldnt keep transmission fluid in it that way. Found a used one with 2,000 mi. Charged $800. This car has been nothing but trouble since day one. I will never buy another dodge, ever!! The dealers try to rob you blind and the co. Doesn't know you once they have gotten their money. Paid 10,500 for this car 2 years ago and have been paying ever since.
Well, I'm not sure if this is considered a safety issue, but I guess if the head gasket on your car blows while you're driving you could get into an accident?? Anyway, about a month ago I notice small amounts of oil leaking from my car. I took it to a local mechanic who thought that perhaps I had a slight crack in my head gasket. He said just to keep an eye on it since to fix if would be an expense. In the meantime a friend of mine told me about a friend of theirs who had a neon and they experienced the same problem. They contact chrysler and someone at chrysler stated they knew there was a problem and would fix it with no cost incurred by the owner. I've tried to located chrysler's customer service email and I have no luck, so I'm not sure if you'll be able to help me or not. I appreciate your time regarding this matter.
No airbag were deploy - I have been told by the repair shop that 1995 neons after 50k mileage has this problem - the car rental co. Told me they had 10 owners this month with the same proble for 1995 neons after 50k mileage.
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Vehicle leaking oil /head gasket
Service manager admits this is a common problem. He thinks dodge will help pay $150 to $200 dollars of total for repair.
I had the head gasket go out on my neon within one year of owning it. I know have the head gasket leaking again, and I'm told that I have not driven over 35,000 miles since the first replacemen.t I should call and complain. When I did I find out from a chrysler dealership here in kansas city that they have seen alot of neon's come in for this problem. I refuse to put out this kind of money on a car that I'm still paying on, especially when this was replaced a short time ago. I feel neon's are a piece of junk!! I have nothing good to say about dodge ,and I hope I can discourage anyone from buying one. I also found out that this should be a recalled part because of the high demand of replacements. I work very hard to make my monthly payments so that should tell you that I do not have spare change sitting around for expensive repairs. I found out from my mechanic that it will cost about $150 in parts and $685 dollars in labor to have this fixed. I called and complained to chrysler, and they gave me a file number of 5515266. I now have to take my car to another place, and wait for the dealership to come back and tell me exactly what my mechanic told me today in order to get help. I was so mad that I was visibly shaken while on the phone to chrysler. I hope that there are people out there that are in my situation, and together we can tell the world to stay away from dodge neons!!!!!
When driving vehicle overheats. Consumer took vehicle in for service, and dealer can't determine the problem.
Consumer experiencing intermittent problem with vehicle stalling while driving; dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed that vehicle not under recall. The federal safety agency recall #94v033.
Engine head gasket failed. Not covered under warranty, may be potential fire hazard, should be replaced by manufacturer.
Engine headgasket failed.car was smoking under hood. Heater failed as well, apparently this has happened to many neons, but no recall has been issued as of yet/called dealer and parts are back ordered for at least 2 weeks/someone should be investigating it.
Head gasket failed.
Oil leaking from engine head gasket. Technician said this part is on national back order. Local dealer said they have replaced 25 to 30engine head gaskets in the last year.
While driving at 60 MPH an d without prior warning vehicle overheated, and the engine head gasket blew out. The alarm went off. The consumer pulled over and went to a gas station, and they determined that engine head gasket blew out.
Air conditioner failed.
Dealer has replaced brake rotors 95; exhaust gasket off manifold 96,97,98; electrical emision control system96; engine head gasket and engine head 98; and all motor mounts. Family dodge has honored all repairs under warranty. Special note: when engine head and all motor mounts went bad at (approx. 42,000 miles not under warranty), gary barbera's chryslerland located at 7810 roosevelt blvd. Phila., pa 19152, (215)333-3700 called chrysler and I was not charged for repair.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with engine head gaskets. Oil light stays illuminated and the oil leaks. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Oil leaking from head gasket and engine overheating due to coolant being blown out of radiator into reservoir and then out of overflow. Chrysler paid for half of repair cost because warranty was expired. Research shows this to be a common problem. Chrysler has redesigned the head gasket with a new composite which is supposed to correct the problem, according to the dealer.
Air systems brake failed. Yh
When driving at 70 MPH the engine check light came on and the vehicle shut down. As the consumer was driving, and when the consumer tried to start the vehicle back up, the vehicle wouldn't start. The consumer stated the water pump/ timing belt and the pinion ring and gear failed also.
When pulling off from a stop, the vehicle started stalling and smoke began to pour out from the tailpipe. Vehicle was towed to body shop and found engine head gasket to be blown. The dealer/manufacturer not aware of the problem. Owner waiting for head gasket to be repaired. Head gasket on back order.
Engine head gasket is leaking oil consistently. Dealer has replaced gasket, but defect is still occurring.
This car has been a nightmare since I'll purchased it, I had to have my transmission replaced, my engine light keep going on, my radio keeps going out. If it's not one thing it's another. I will never buy another chrysler product. My mother has always owned chryslers but she's change her mind. My dealer only cares about the sale of the car, not the service after you sign on the dotted line. Thanks, nicole
Engine head gasket cracked, causing oil leakage. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and manufacturer offer to repair at half the cost to consumer.
Engine head gasket failed.
Consumer complainting of oil leaking from head gaskets on vehicle at 50,000 miles. Dealer notified.
Accelerator pedal sticks. Engine gasket failure.
The vehicle has been returned to ron's automotive numerous times. The airbag light, check engine light, turn signals were corrected. It know that the problem with the check engine light prevented us from giving a warning that there was a problem with the engine. All problems appear to go hand in hand. From the information I have obtained over the last 24 hours it appears that this vehicle has numerous defectives which can cause a serious accident. Fortunately in this case no one was injured. This particular car must be a lemon. I would like to find out if it was returned to the original dearship under the lemon law.
Spark plugs failed.
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