After only 70000 miles the dodge neon has a leaking head gasket. Through converstations discovered that this seems to be a common problem. Is there a recall in the works? Thanks, damien
1996 Dodge Neon engine complaints
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Engine is leaking oil. Took it to dealer who said that it needs a new head gasket. When I complained about the cost (approx $500.) he said they could take care of 1/2 of it. Said that the problem is a poorly manufactured gasket & they replace a lot-in fact item is on back order
Whenever the brakes were applied, they would squeak. Had noticed the rotors were rusting out. Had taken vehicle to dealer & told would not repair the rotors due to state using salt on the road. Also, the head gaskets had blown & started to leak a lot of oil.
Head gasket failed, causing vehicle to leaks oil and overheat. Dealer notified,and informed that the vehicle was not under recall, and the cost would go to consumer.
Engine gaskets and seals and rack and pinion steering failed.
I have a serious problem hearing that all neons (informed by dealer-coyle dodge in new albany, in) have a very common problem with the main gasket in the engine. I had a big misfortune in having my 96 neon's main gasket failed and spewed out a lot of oil and almost had myself in a serious smoke problem that I smelled the oil burning on the exhaust system near the engine and could lead to a fire! I had taken the car to coyle and discovered that there is a big
While driving the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause an accident. Dealer replaced spark plugs/head gaskets, etc. Problem is still occurring, dlr cannot determine problem, cause unknown. Please provide details.
Head gasket/ instrument cluster failed.
Head gasket failed, causing severe oil leakage. Also ABS brakes failed to stop vehicle,resulting in loss of control.
While stopping at a traffic light the vehicle cuts off and would not restart for about one hour. The vehicle would crank would not turn over. This incident happened 6 times between the 21st and 24th of august 1998. The dealer could not duplicate the problem, and could not find out what was wrong with the vehicle. On september 4th, the vehicle just cranked and never started. The vehicle was towed to the dealership.
Engine block has been leaking ,the car has been in shop more then six times for same thing.
Head gasket had to be replaced several times since purchase and needs to be replaced again.
The airbag light will blink on while driving down the road, and the car also has an oil leak.
The camshaft system broke, causing the oil to leak which may result a fire if there was a source of ignition. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Been to dealer twice. Please provide details.
Head gasket failed resulting in oil leaking.
E98012; defective head gasket had a leak, causing the oil to leak, resulting in an underhood fire. Dealer replaced the head gasket. Dealer cannot determine the problem.
Cracked engine head gasket.
Rocker arm assembly defective.
Over the past weeks owner noticed a strong burning odor coming from the engine, and the valve lifters tapping very loud. Upon having the problem checked by a mechanic, the mechanic stated that the rear seal is leaking oil. The problem will be corrected.
While driving 35 MPH the vehicle started to smoke under the hood area. After stopping and lifting the hood, noticed oil all over the engine. After the vehicle was towed to body shop, owner was told the the engine head gasket was blown.
Head gasket replaced due to an oil leak.
Oil leaks onto engine due to camshaft seal failure.
Constant problems with anti lock brake system.
Oil leak cause the engine to overheat.
Brakes continually make noise.
Consumer can be driving at approx 55 MPH or less the vehicle will lose all power, engine will turn off , consumer tried to put it in neutral in order to gain control but cannot, had to pull over put it in park in order to start again. This defect has no warning, have taken it to dealer 6-7 times cannot find problem, changed plugs/plugs wires,put in cam sensor.
In rainy weather vehicle loses power. Owner notes that vehicle's steering locks up in rainy weather.the cause has not been determined. Dealer replaced steering belt, but problem still occurs.
Driving on the expressway without warning the vehicle die out. Restarted the vehicle 5 to 10 minutes later and the check engine light came on. Experienced problem 4 times before and the problem has not been remedied. Please describe details.
Owner states that engine stalls while turning the corner, took vehicle to dealers twice and they could not locate the problem.
Vehicle experiences problems with pulling and noise in the front end, recall repairs were performed on the wheel bearings and the steering knuckles, consumer was not informed of the recall notices prior to incidents.
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