Head gaskets have prematurally blown. Out. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
1996 Dodge Neon engine complaints
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Please recall. I'm tired of putting oil in this thing.
I had the head gasket oil leak repaired at an independent mechanic's shop (a certified mechanic) after the several dealers were booked solid. I couldn't wait to have the repair done two weeks later. Now, only a year after the repair was done, the same repair needs done again. From what several dealers have told me, many neons develop this head gasket leak and need repair. My car was only two and 1/2 years old when the head gasket went. I don't understand why chrysler has not recalled the cars to have it fixed. It has been very costly to me. I again have to have the repair done next wednesday.
Within a one week period engine head gasket was replaced twice because of leakage. The problem has been reported to the dealer. Engine head gasket has been replaced at owner's expense. Please provide any further information.
Would like to know why this head gasket problem has not prompted a recall. I put 3-4 qts of oil in a week. Can not afford to get ot fixed now. Shouldn't have to after 27,000 mls. I'll never buy dodge again.
I normally take my car to valvoline for oil changes. The last couple of time I had my oil changed, I would have to take it back to valvoline because the "oil light" onthe dashboard would start flashing. The service men at valvoline would check and usually top of the oil and I would have no mor problems. However, I took my car for an oil change about june or july of this year. About a week, maybe 2 weeks after I had the oil change, the oil light started flashing again. I took my car to the nearest gas station and had 2 quarts put in. I couldn't understand why this was happening. Again, about a week later , my oil light started flashing again. I took my car to another gas station and had more oil put in. I did this about 3 or 4 times before I finally took my car back to valvoline to check. After they checked my car, they told me I would have to take it to the dealer because there is a oil leak behind the motor. The car dealer would have to fix it. They said it needed some kind of "bracket" and that a lot of chrysler/dodge cars that come into their station have this same problem. I called my dealer, ross park dodge, explained the situation to them. They suggested I bring the car in so that they can check it over. I asked for my own information, what the cost for repair/replace would be. The service representative told me that it could cost $700 more/or less depending on the damage. He also told me that the oil leakage was not due to normal wear and tear of the car. I asked him why I would be responsible for the repair, etc., if the damage was not due to normal wear and tear of the car? He asked if I was still under warranty or extended warrantey to which I replied "no". He suggesed that I could bring the car in for a check-up and talk with the someone about a 50/50 payment arrangement. I called daimler/chrysler to see about recalls. There were none. A lot of people I know with neon's have same problem. My car is at the dealers for an est
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.
Replaced head gasket every 6 mos., as common problem on neon's and at $600 a service could this be intentional negligence?
Engine head gasket is leaking oil. Consumer contacted dealer.
Abs brakes would make squealing noises first thing in moring, but later squealing noises would disappear. Brake pads are worn down. Passenger's window would be whistling; has no weather stripping. The spark plugs keeps blowing out. Also, engine head gaskets are not working properly. Whenever the spark plugs are blown, the vehicle would just stop running.
Oil leaks from the engine head gaskets every eight months. Dealer contacted and did repairs. Problem still exisits. Also, car stalls while driving, due to a problem with the computer. *ak
My 1996 dodge neon has a blown head gasket. This could cause a fire by allowing the oil to make contact with the exhaust manifold. I have done some research to find that there are many cases of this happening to other neons. It is a design defect and should be recalled by chrysler.
Engine head gasket oil leak. Multiple garagemen indicate majority of neons have same problem.
Vehicle has had to have a new transmission, head gasket, spark plugs and wires, and the fuel gauge stopped functioning. All before 60,000 miles.
Head gasket failed and damaged engine block. Needs new engine. According to your records, this is a very common problem with the neon. Please .recall.
In january 1998 while my car was still under warranty I took it back to the dealer because I had an oil leak. My receipt states they fixed the front engine seal. Now in june 1999 I need a new front engine seal and my car is no longer under warranty.
We have replaced head gasket twice and one was w/ there redesigned head gasket. Now it is starting to go out for a third time. At 500 dollars a repair this is highway robbery. I do regualarly scheduled maintence and services and most of my miles are highway miles. Alot of people are expeirencing head gasket failures on the neons and for someone who gets a loan (that he can barly afford) for a neon, shouldn't be worried about multiple head gasket repairs. It is obviously a manufactures default. The dealer ship that repaired my head gasket (both of them, they replaced them twice) has acknowledged that the neons do have this problem. He has replaced several head gaskets. I'm really getting tired of this. I'm mean really, what kind of new car needs three head gaskets replaced in two years. I'll never by another neon again, and I'm not recommending them to anyone either. Thanks... Jeremy
Vehicle stalls and vibrates at any speed. Vehicle has been to repair shop three times, and the dealer can't determine the problem.
Engine seals malfunctioned in rear gasket twice, and in head gasket twice which caused an oil leak and could have started a fire. Dealer could not determine problem. Please provide further information.
The neons' head gasket was replaced a little over a year ago, while under warranty, now needs to be replaced again and is not under warranty. I have talked to other neon owners and most have replaced a head gasket also. Also, while under warranty, I have a printed bill from the dealer that stated the job total was $436. Now the same dealer same car same problem is telling me it will be over $1000 and the car is not under warranty?????
Engine head gasket is leaking an excessive amount of oil.
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.
Car is past warranty. I called the dealer and asked if they would split the $800-$1000 repair bill with me, since I bought the car from them less than two years ago. They refused to do this. My mechanic, jeff solomon, at the mt hope service center in rochester, says "this happens all the time on 1996 neons"
Vehicle has had four head gasket replacements that have resulted in leakage. Mjs
Head gasket failed resulting in leakage. Mjs
Engine stalls out while driving. Dealer has seen vehicle 3 times, and no solution for the vehicle.
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This is the same problem alot of other people are having. The car is excessively leaking oil and when it is checked it turned out to be the cylinder head gasket. My mechanic said it would be $610.70 to fix. He was kind enough to even check for recalls for me. I cannot believe with the amoint of complaints , that there has not been a recall. My mechanic even made me a copy of an advertisement in motorage magazine for fel-pro that mentions the "troublesome and expensive problem on their '95-'97 2.0l engines. Conventional head gasket designs cannot withstand the stress at the oil pressure hole, causing oil to leak" if this quote was a lie I think chrysler would have pulled the ad and filed a lawsuit. Obviously it is true, and the consumers are paying. This was my first and last chrysler. I am going back to chevy.
Vehicle started leaking a large amount of oil. Also. Heard a knocking in the engine. Dealer contacted, and could remedy problem. Repairwork was done at owner's expense. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Noticed oil leaking on driveway. We took it to the dealer who informed us that the head gasket needed replacement. Contacted dodge they said we had to get inspected which is $120. Then if it is the head gasket they will only pay a percentage of the cost and they would not tell us what percentage I just want to know what steps to take to get this taken care off. Thank you.
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