Weeks after routine oil/filter change I noticed oil pooling under vehicle, especially while running. Found head gasket blown.
1997 Dodge Neon engine complaints
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Hi volume motor oil leak, seems to be coming from hi up on rear side of engine. Mechanic says it's faulty head gasket, $600 repair job. Car has 46k miles, leak started after warranty expired. Exxon valdez polluter, seems like mfg defect, should be recalled, dodge should pay repair cost
Engine head gaskets has a leak that is causing oil to get on the engine. The dealer has been contacted.
While driving noticed a ticking noise. Consumer was told by mechanicthat may need a new engine.
Consumer noticed an oil leaak. Took car to dealer, and dealer said that head gasket needed to be replaced.
This car was overlooked as a severe problem at spitzer dodge. They thought they fixed it. Problem started again about 1 month later. Another dealership fixed it was the computer took 3.5 hrs to work on. That was on 03/12/99. On 09/30/99 the same problem developed.
Valve pan gasket and valve cover gasket gave out (blew) 120 miles after the manufacturers warranty ran out. Have replaced once and it has blown out again. This is not right. At this same time, the automatic transmission started making a clunk sound when shifting up or down. If a car manufacturer cannot make a car that lasts well beyond their pathetic warranty, then they should be held responsible. See ref: odi id: 536724 odi id: 545773 odi id: 704492 odi id: 707143 odi id: 710054 odi id: 780464 odi id: 826370 odi id: 829921 odi id: 831010 odi id: 831498 odi id: 832094 odi id: 841115 odi id: 847105 odi id: 848011 odi id: 848347
While driving there is a space between the motor, causing the oil to blow out of the engine.when the car stops the oil really spills out.
While vehicle was parked in driveway consumer noticed oil on driveway.. Dealer was contacted, noticed oil leak from engine head gasket. Please provide further informaton.
We took this vehicle in to a dealer in sierra vista in 1998 and were told that the problem was fixed. After several months, the same problem reoccured and now the oil leak is more severe. The dealer did not let us know if the head gasket was actually replaced or not.
While driving engine valve cover began to leak oil, making the car lose speed and power .
Head gasket blown twice and problem still exists. Brakes let up when floored at complete stop.
Had received recallon radiator. While it was being repaired at dealer's, mechanic noticed head gaskets had blown on engine. Manufacturer informed owner head gaskets had nothing to do with radiator.
Exhaust manifold has failed twice within six months. Radiator fan relay failed and dealer stated there was no recall or t.a. On fan relay I had to pay for part at 39101 mi.???
Mechanic said it was a commom problem. No safety defect mentione din summary.
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After driving the newly purchased neon (purchase used, as is) we noticed a leak under the car after being parked. We had the problem looked at and it was determined to be a major oil leak from the head gasket of the car. Being a fairly new model, I feel that this may be a defect in the parts and I want to know if this complaint has been logged before for this model. I am already furious that a dealership can get away with selling a vehicle in this condition, and I would like to know what recourse, if any I have.
Head gasket blown, consumer believes vehicle should be recalled. Nlm
Help ! It was just seven months ago I purchase a 1997 neon. I was so happy, I was going to be driving a fairly decent car. It was 1998 and I was going to be driving a 1997. With A/C even. Ha. Ha. Ha. Needless to say I didn't know three weeks later I would be putting in a new transmission. Car in the shop for two weeks waiting on a part they had to order. Boy did that put a sour taste in my mouth. I called chrysler and wanted to give the car back. I no longer wanted the car. I knew then I would not have nothing but problems after that. Well you know they said no. Good thing I had the 1595.00 exteded serv. Contract I got the problem fix free . Well not really free it cost me 1595.00 for the warranty and fifty dollars everytime you have to put your car in the shop. I only had 30.000.00 miles and already needed it a transmission? Hmmmm. In december we had a recall on the car. In jan.1999 I started having electrical failure. In feb.1999 my check engine light started coming on. Also in feb. I turn on my air conditing to find out it doesn't work. It was blowing out hot air. I call chrysler and they told me to bring it in. It was going to cost me the $50. Which I didn't think that was fair, being I just purchase the car in nov.1998. In mar. 12th I took my car in for brake inspection becuase I was having some problems when I would step on the brake pedal to stop the car, the brakes make noise like grinding metal to metal. My front brake pads were worn out, which they said had ruined the front rotors. And they recommend replacing rotors and d pads. They said the veh. Was not safe to drive in current condition. Well they wanted to chg. Me over $300.00 and I just didn't trust them any more so my dad did the job for $100.00. M y extended serv. Contract did not cover the brakes. I feel like I have a lemon for a car. I don't think this car is safe to drive there is all way something wrong with it. And it is putting a hole in my pocket. So much for a newer car so you can have few
Head gasket failed resulting in leakage. Mjs
There is a blown engine head gasket which is causing oil leakage within the engine compartment toward the fire wall. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts.
The head gasket was leaking and had to be replace it took two weeks to get the part because they said that most of the 97 neons head gasket was blown
Head gasket has blown 3 times and replaced, defect still occurs. Dealer cannot determine defect.
There is a busted head gasket that is leaking oil from the vehicle, causing the car to smoke. Dealer has seen.
Engine head gasket is leaking oil, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
When the vehicle was purchased with head gaskets leaking oil, oil has been changed, problem still exists, manufacturer not aware of the problem, dealer contacted and no warranty, consumer's expense for repairs.
Engine gaskets had to be replace three times in town years. The brakes make a squealing and grinding noise.
Vehicle stalls without any warning.
Head gaskets have been replaced and the problem remains. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Catalytic converter failure.
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