1996 Dodge Neon: engine overheating

Filed May 23, 2004 · Airbags, Electrical · 83,000 miles · FL

Electrical system:wiring:front underhood caused the fan relay to malfunction which caused the engine to overheat.

Filed Mar 2, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

Engine, wire harness and brake problems. *ph engine and wire harness were replaced two or three times. Left front pads and rotors were replaced on numerous occasions. Engine blew up for the third time and was towed to a local mechanic. Mechanic said that vehicle's engine needed replacement. Also, instrument panel never worked properly. Air conditioner (AC) went out after two years of purchase. Ac was never repaired. Vehicle overheat most of the time. Consumer received recall notice on engine wiring harness may short circuit due to contact with egr tube from chrysler corporation.

Filed Oct 17, 2001 · Engine · NM

While driving vehicle would momentarily / intermittently overheat and lose coolant within a day or two. Vehicle taken to a dealer, and dealer informed consumer of a blown head gasket. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Apr 23, 2001 · Engine · WA

Blown head gasket, causes oil and coolant leaks and overheating. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall, and vehicle was out of it warranty. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Mar 19, 2001 · Transmission · IL

Vehicle was difficult to get in reverse. This was worse when 20 to 85 degrees outside. Vehicle would not shift into drive until 55-60 MPH, but 1 and 2 were okay. I had the vehicle repaired at local chicago non-selling dodge dealer at my cost of $1,200. The dealer advised front pump seal failed causing entire transmission to overheat and fail. The service writer advised this is a common failure with these vehicles. Reviewing web sites (including this one) I see similar complaints for this exact set of symptons. I have recently requested reimbursement from dodge, but they have not had a chance to respond yet.

Filed Oct 2, 2000 · Engine · UT

While driving engine overheated and it was using 5 quarts of oil a day, and oil in the radiator that came out like cottage cheese.

Filed Sep 12, 2000 · Engine · KY

Blown head gasket, causing the engine to overheat.

Filed Jul 20, 2000 · Engine · MN

Car stalled after overheating. Vehicle restarted and was blowing white smoke from tailpipe. Dealer stated head gasket failure, but not covered under warranty because it was blowing antifreeze instead of oil. Vehicle had just had cylinder cover, spark plug seals and tubes replaced and engine tuneup 6 days prior to head casket failure. Dealership was informed at that time that vehicle was overheating, but they stated they couldn't find anything wrong other than it needing a tune up.

Filed Jun 12, 2000 · Engine · CA

My head gasket was leaking and has recently made my car start to overheat. My speedometer has also not been working since about 2 months after I bought the car and I have taken it in to be repaired approximately 5 times and it is still not working correctly.

Filed Aug 24, 1999 · Engine · CA

While driving vehicle overheated. Vehicle had to be towed to the dealership, where the engine head gasket was found blown. Vehicle was repaired under warranty. Please provide any further information.

Filed Aug 9, 1999 · Electrical · MD

Wiring shorted out in steering column, causing a melt down of other wires, this condition caused smoke to come from steering column on five occasions within two weeks. Brought vehicle to dealer for repair, told wiring harness needed to be replaced. The short occurred in the steering column due to rubbing or vibration causing the wire to become exposed and overheated, melting the other wires near it. *ak

Filed Apr 29, 1999 · Engine · CA

The pipes ruptured and oil and water mixed together causing the radiator to collect thick brown mass. Car overheated and temperature gauge to break and a leak of oil out of the broken pipe.