I purchased a 1996 dodge neon from bobb chevrolet on 12/28/99. The sales folks were tim and wendy ryan. I paid $6343.85 for the car. The serial number of the car is [xxx] when I purchased the car I asked tim ryan 2 questions: (1) would he have the head gasket checked and (2) why was the transmission slipping. Byers fixed the head gasket and he said that slipping transmission was a chrysler thing. The head gasket was leaking all through the spring and summer of 2000. So on 9/8/2000, the head gasket was replaced at byers. It was byers invoice [xxx]. At this time, I asked if the head was resurfaced and checked for cracks along if the head bolts were replaced. I was told that if byers did this and was told no. I took away from this that this work would be too expensive and that was why is wasnt done. I was told yesterday, 1/14/04 that I had a possible head gasket leak again. So I went back to byers for help. Treat said today that chrysler wont cover this work under warranty. Questions: 1.why did the head gasket leak after 37,000 miles? 2.if the head was resurfaced and checked for cracks and head bolts replaced as I asked for in 2000, would I will have the problems in 2004. 3. How many other dodge neons have bad head gaskets and have to be replaced 3 times in 44000 miles. 4. When the work was done on the head gasket in 1/2000 and 9/2000, what work was done exactly? Were the heads taken out and check by defects. I need to know since I now think that the head gasket problem is causing problems with the cooling system, ie the anti-freeze is leaking. *cb *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
1996 Dodge Neon engine complaints
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Recently (in october), the car stalls intermittently. I happens in low speed and when I don't add oil. There is a oil warning together with the stalling. Usually I can not start the car right then. But if I add oil immediately and keep adding oil when I turn on the key, I can turn on the car. When I release the oil press, the engine stalls again. I tried twice in the local dodge dealer. They can not fix it and can not find the real problem.
Replaced head gasket in 2000 and now need to replace head gasket again in 2003.
Consumer states that the engine light keeps coming on, telling the driver to service engine soon. Cause unknown.
Oil was leaking onto the engine.
Consumer states while driving at highway speed the engine shut down causing lost of powersteering. Please provide any additional information.
The head gasket leaked oil.
My 1996 dodge neon had two head gasket failures to date now. The first was repaired 29,000 miles ago, and now, at 89,000 miles, I had another head gasket fail on me. The car is also peeling paint excessively. Instead of under ten years old, the car looks over twenty years old!
Oil leaked from failed head gasket or cracked head, exhaust leak from head or manifold. Speedometer dial stop working. The car only has 30000 miles on it. My repair man wants $500.00 just to tear down the engine to see if it is the gasket or a cracked head, and thats just the labor and not including parts. This is a safty problem that should be cause for a recall. How many complaints or lives will it take before the federal safety agency takes action aganist this car manufacturing company?
Oil sending unit on 1996 dodge neon - flawed part causing severe oil leak, blowing head gasket
I have a 1996 dodge neon. This car is a complete lemon,my engine sealent has been leaking for over 2 years,im am not the only owner that has had problems with the engine sealent.
96 neon [xxx] head gasket replaced at 18,000. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Consumer states that oil leaks from the head gasket causing the vehicle to lose 3-4 quarts of oil a week. Please provide any additional information. Ph
1996 dodge neon with a little over 70,000 miles on it. Car is leaking oil..according to mechanic, the head gasket needs to be replaced at a cost of $700-$800. Mechanic indicated that this is a very common problem with the neon. I would like to know if there is a recall on this issue. If not, is there any steps I can take to have this cost paid by dodge? Ts
Consumer notice oil on their driveway under their vehicle. Consumer had vehicle serviced, dealership indicated that their is a leak into the head gasket and this is a common problem with these vehicle. Please provide more details ts
While driving the vehicle engine stalled. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Mr
Head gasket failures seem to be a very common problem with these vehicles. Chrysler will provide no help even though it is apparent that it is a design problem. The decision maker at chrysler will not speak to consumers. How can this continue?*ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768033
There was oil leaking from underneath vehicle. Also there was a loud noise in rear of wheel. Dealershipis aware of problem.
They had to add oil to vehicle constantly, and there would be puddle of oil under vehicle. This was as a result of an oil leak, had part replaced, problem reoccurred. .contacted dealer.
The consumer stated that the gasket failed.
Consumer states the instrument cluster, fuel gauge, temperature guage, and speedometer failed. Dealer found faulty circuit board. Replaced plugs and wires.
Gauges went too high, and engine blewout. Mechanic stated engine needed replacing. When engine blewout was unable to exit highway because of traffic. Please provide any further information.
While driving temperature gauge went to hot. Consumer made it to dealer, and dealer stated that radiator needed replacing. One week later, head gasket needed replacing. Please provide any further information.
While driving vehicle check engine light came on. Dealer states head gaskets needed to be replaced. Please provide more details and information.
Head gasket blewout, causing it to ruin the engine.
Vehicle loses oil which come down the back of the block. Consumer has taken vehicle continuously to the dealer for the same problem, in which it has not been remedied as of yet. Please provide any further information.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Engine head gaskets are leaking. Consumer does not think it should leak because of such low mileage. Consumer was told by mechanic that this is unusual.
This is an used auto but it has many problems ,some were told to me by a mechanic that were recalls,there are many things wrong such as the floors fill up with water when it rains,the door hinges have rusted and broke,the brakes squeal,the motor leaks oil around the sealsthe fan doesn't kick on to cool the motor nor does the gauge register when it is hot. Are these things that the recalls take care of?
Consumer states vehicle is leaking transmission fluid.
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