Head gaskets leaking had to be repalced at47272 problem started at 28000 miles stockton dodge kept telling nothing was wrong untill I was losing a qt of oil a week and power failure ws getting worse and has continued every sence. Engine power flatens out I have no exceloration ability during that time engine surges which causes the car to lose slow down while at high speeds. Gas mileage has droped to 1/2 the normal rate of 300 miles per tank of gas. Howeling noise from newly installed transmission at 20-30 MPH and again at 55-65 MPH.
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I bought my neon used (but only a year old) I have had many problems with this car my blinkers come on by themselves, my trunk and back floors are getting drenched (puddles of water 3 inches) my brakes are squaling, my door light is shorting my reverse lights are blown my head gasket has blown twice. I have also had problem with my fires under the hood. This car is made poorly. I am trying to trade it and it not as much as I owe. Talk to dealer but does not seem like they want to help.
Consumer took vehicle to dealership. Vehicle was leaking oil from underneath/ also, there was oil inside spark plugs.
Vehicle experienced overheating due to head gasket failure. Dealer/manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide any further details.
My sister in tn has a neon the dealer fixed her head gasket these cars I have been told by one auto repair that he fixes these head gaskets at least one every other week dodge should have done a recall or at least fix the problem I can not get any one on the phone at chrysler and I live here. They should pay the cost they know that its a problem. The up and down stream sensors went bad it cost me $300. To fix. I know a gentleman that had the same problem his went bad twice and the car dealer paid for his. I on the other hand could get no one help with this either. Chrysler needs to be accountable for the problems with there neon's and pay to correct these problems I will not buy another one. If chrysler wants me to buy there product again they need to make the first one right. Thank you for your time and concern.
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Oil leak detected by myself at about 40-45,000 miles; had a non-chrysler mechanic look at it and told me it looked like the head gasket (50,000+ miles by this time) - couldn't afford the $400.00+ to repair at that time. When I finally had the money (8/10/00 and 88,000 miles) my mechanic referred me to o-reily's because he had heard of a recall. O'reilly's gave me the run around. I am pursuing every avenue to get this problem corrected including the attorney general's office.
On sunday july 23, 2000, I was on my way home from a restaurant with my family, I came up to an intersection and stopped. After aproximately 10 seconds at the stop light, I noticed the air conditioner began blowing hot air. I immediately glanced at the temperature guage in the car. It had risen to aproximately 3/4 of the way toward the red mark. I immediately turned the AC off and then turned the heat on as to not raise the heat anymore than what it already was. I was within a mile of my mechanics , so I drove over there and dropped off the car. On the next day, my mechanic called me to tell me that my head gasket had blown. He then told me that these cars were known for this particular problem. I then called smithfield dodge ( where I bought the car ) they gave me the service manager and he told me that they were having alot of problems with the head gaskets on the neons. He told me to call the complaints line at dodge/chrysler and that even though it was no longer under warranty that they would probably repair it for free as they were on the verge of a recall with these cars. My wife called and left a message with the regional district manager who called me back and tried to strike up a bogus deal with me, offering to fix the car for 544.00 saying this was the best they were going to do. I had also heard from people over the internet who had also had this problem and they didn't have to pay for their repairs and, they too were also over the warranty. I also heard that this is not the same gasket, they have redesigned it to accomadate the problem. This alone should be recourse for a recall. I still owe two years on this car and I can't afford bills like this. I want a full reimbursement for the work I had done on the car. I have always maintained all my vehicles and kept them all in excellent running condition. This is a problem which is occuring constantly on these vehicles. Check the internet if you don't believe me. People are not happy with dodge. They're not !
Mechanic advsd of problem w/head gasket on neon & to call chrysler. Chrys paid 50% of charge, but now pay 100%. Dealer advsd of problem w/orig vendor producing faulty head gasket. Contact chrysler for assistance.
My car had exactly 12000 miles on it when purchased. At around mile 43000, the car began to leak oil. I then took it to a mechanic who told me that it was the valve cover gasket. The repair was to cost me $800 until he also informed me that the problem was reoccuring in dodge neons and should have been recalled. The dodge dealership took care of it. Then, around mile 70000, the car began to overheat tremendously, going dead every time the gas pedal was released, the electrical system began to go haywire, the battery had to be replaced, and as well as the thermostat. I am a college student and for this to be my dependable mode of transportation, it is truly a joke. The dodge corporation should do something about this. Thank you!
The engine head gasket failed on two occasions causing oil leakage.
Oil from leaking head gasket and valve cover gasket leak directly onto exhaust system, specifically the catalytic converter causing fire under the hood. I have known and read of many,many others with this same problem. Oil leakage in excess of 3 qts. Per week. The smell of burning oil inside of the car is noxious. I have a 3 month old baby, a 5 year old, and my wife and we can hardly take a 30 minute trip without having to stop for fresh air. There is a definate possibility of the driver or passengers losing conciousness. Smoke has been visible inside the car before from the burning oil.
I am concerned about oil leaks from my 2.0l 16v engine, at 29,000 miles the dealer corrected the oilleak by replacing the head gasket. At that time I also complained of a noise (lifter knock), they said it was not unusual and I let it go. Now I have 46,000 miles on the vehical and the oil continues to drip and the so-called normal lifter noise now sounds like a diesel engine when it is cold. It is now past its warranty period. I would like to let the manufacture know about my problem and refer to an article contained in the seattle times newspaper dated march 24, 2000 page f1 entitled "chrysler quietly pays head-gasket bills on neon".
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Went to start vehicle in the mornings and it sound like something was clogging the engine. Looked underneath the vehicle and noticed puddle of oil. Contacted the dealer, who was aware of the problem.
Heater blower motor failed. Nlm
The oxygen sensor and head gasket failed.
Consumer noticed a severe oil leak coming from the rear or the head gasket, the oil is running down onto the axles and exhaust pipe resulting in a strong smell od burning oil. Nlm
Dash warning light came on, and then car overheated, consumer pulled over, and vehicle would not start again. Had to be towed.
Temperature gauge alarm went off, warning consumer that vehicle was running hot. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, and mechanic told consumer that head gasket had blown .
Similar complaints have already been filed wit regards to oil leaks at the head gasket. Attempted repair were made approx. 1 1/2 months after leak was discovered. Two attempts to replace the leaking gasket were made by a lisenced mechanic. After these attempts were made, it was recommended that I take it to the dealer for repair.
While driving in city vehicle started overheating. Stopped for a little while to let the vehicle cooldown. Started up again and it worked fine. Then, it happened again two days later. Contacted dealer , vehicle was not under warranty. Took it to a local mechanic. He looked at it, and said that there was an engine head gasket problem.
Head gasket and camshaft position sensor failed resulted in oil leakage.
Engine leaked oil from the bottom where there always was smell as if vehicle caught on fire.
Dodge neon has serious problems with engine head gaskets- attempts to repair them ( 4 x's in just 7000 miles ) were futile- chrysler should recall these vehicles.
Engine cylinder head gasket failed, causing major oil leak/head also badly pitted.
Engine head gasket blew out without prior warning at only 56,000.please provide further information.
My car has had to have a circut board, fuel pump, fuel filter, and new gaskets at only two years old and 39280 miles. I feel that the circut board could cause crash or injury because I cannot tell how fast I am driving or if I have gas in my car. I was told at the dealer that there was a neon with the same problem (circut board) that they had fixed just the week before.
Engine head gaskets were leaking fluid. Tires would make noises when turning. Took vehicle in for repairs on tires & had the head gaskets replaced. Repairs on tires have been done at least 3 times. Problem was not resolved. *ak
Consumer noticed oil leaking into the engine compartment. Dealer was contacted, and stated that engine head gasket blew out, and needed to be replaced. Dealer has not yet corrected this problem.
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