Leaking oil.
1998 Dodge Neon engine complaints
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In the nearly 3 years I have owned my neon, it has been serviced for the same problems a total of 8 times and still there is no recall informaition available for these issues. No safety defect discussed within summary.
Cylinder head gasket failure
Engine head gasket has been replaced twice and will need to be replaced again. First gasket replaced at 45, 000 miles, second gasket about 98,000. Vehicle currently has 132,000 miles.
Noticed small oil leak while changing oil, looked over engine but due to limited visibility could not locate leak.a month or so later noticed oil puddle under where car was parked.made a few calls around about the problem but found out nothing.kept regular checks on oil level and at first car used about 1 qt of oil every 2 or 3 thousand miles.but it steadily got worse so I got a friend of mine who is a mechanic to come by and check it for me.he came by and gave it a good looking over.according to him the problem appeared to be the head gasket.suggested I contact a dealer to see if this was a common problem or not.well I decided to check the internet for bulletins or recalls on this problem.frankly I was astonished at the # of complaints I found with the same problem.it appears to be a manufacturing defect.(a bad head gasket was used)there is a lot of these complaints posted but you have to fight with the dealer to get it fixed.even though daimler/ chrysler ordered a new head gasket set made for this car the consumer has to foot the bill for the labor on the repair.of course I realize that unless forced to make the repairs, daimler / chrysler is going to stick the consumer with as much as they can.fine,but I will no longer even consider them when I purchase another vehicle.they are now on my s_ _ t list.I will truthfully tell anyone about this and that they should seriously consider customer service when buying a new vehicle.this was a manufacturing defect and should have been taken care of by the company.I am not at all happy about this and a lot of other people feel the same. In my opinion, daimler/ chrysler hurt themselves much more in terms of future sales than they would have lost by doing the right thing. But we as consumers have come to expect this from large companies.profit margin at any given time is the bottom line.shame , shame n
Car began to over heat on major interstate highway. When it was realized that problem was critical car was pulled to side of the highway and dodge roadside assistance was called. Car was towed to nichols dodge in burlington, nc where it sits and we are awaiting determination of damage and warranty coverage.
At 87,000 miles gasket have busted, causing a major oil leak. Chrysle has been contacted.
Dash gauges failed due to printed circuit board failure: head gasket failed and replaced by dealer with mls gasket: fuel pump failed replaced by dealer under warranty
Went in for regular service and they noticed a oil leak coming from the head gasket. Contacted dealer.
On the morning of 06/27/00,while driving to work. As I accelerated to 70 from 65, the donut on the exhaust manifold (flange gasket) gave out. The car began to sound like a lawnmower. I toke it to midas. They told me to check with dodge for federal repairs for exhaust. Dodge said no, it wasn't covered, only catylitic converters and brain of elect. I didn't beleive the rep. He proved no proof. The brake system, had the rotors resurfaced and pads replaced at 36244. Is this normal? The drums had to be recerfaced also.
Chrysler knows that there is a defect in the head gasket and has "secret warranty" which chrysler has extended the warranty up to 5 years/100,000 miles. It is difficult to get dealers to honor this warranty.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Head gasket began leaking around 48,000 miles and was replaced by myself at 54,000 miles.
Dealership stated this is a problem on all neons because of a faulty part. Mentioned that even if you did not have a warranty they would still fix it but it is not published any where. No safety defect listed in the summary.
Consumer took car to dealer for routine check up, and dealer did not see an oil leak, but when consumer took vehicle to a private mechanic, he noticed an oil leak.
At only 19000 miles the car has blown the head gasket, the front drivers side tire split down the side in several places,both drive belts broke causing dead cells in the battery,now temp gauge goes to red when in traffic with A/C working.dealer replaced head gasket and belts but cant find the overheating problem. What a piece of junk!!!!
Consumer noticed a big oil puddle under vehicle. Dealer has been contacted and indicated that engine head gasket was blown. Please provide further information.
Upon investigation of an oil leak under the hood of my 1998 dodge neon I was informed that the problem was a defective head gasket and sending unit. When I called the local dodge dealership, marietta dodge, inc., 701 cobb parkway south, marietta, ga 30062, (770‑424‑6601) I was told that this was a common problem and since my auto was not over 80,000 miles the part would be replaced. However, when I arrived for service I was told that the 36,000 mile warrantee was expired so the part could not be replaced free of charge. I feel that the part is a manufacture defect and should be covered regardless of the 36,000 mile warrantee, especially since it did not show up until that particular warrantee was already expired. I see that this problem has been addressed in service bulletin # 090899 and 090997. I feel there should be a recall on these parts since the failure of such cuts down on compression and gas milage making the neon an undesirable automobile. I was informed by the technician that found the source of the leak that his company sees two to three automobiles with this same problem per week. He is the one that advised me to check on a recall since it seems to be a common problem. I have also experienced problems with defective seals that were replaced free of charge after my rear floorboard was getting soaked everytime there was a heavy rain. Air conditioner odor which was addressed and treated but not depleated (service bulletin #241197). I also am experiencing brake squeal and groans (service bulletin #051097). I would like to know what my recourse is? Where do I go, what do I say, how do I get these problems taken care of before I run out of time?
I bought this car on 3/15, on 4/11 I had to go back with a major oil leak, dealer replaced oil pressure switch, went back 4/18 still leaking, put in a tracing dye, went back on 4/25 was told it would need a head and valve cover gasket to stop leaking, cam sensor mentioned but not repaired. Head gasket replaced on 5/3, by 5/6 almost all oil lost mixed w/coolant and foreign material. Dealer now says it has a cracked head. This is ridiculous, there should be an entirely new engine because we all know it won't stop here!!! This has to be stopped, I have checked other websites and not found any recalls by dodge for this problem, your website has shown me that this is happening far too frequently.
This car has been driven under normal condtions for approximately 18000 miles. I just don't see the head gasket becoming damaged after this amount of driving.
For as much as I pay per month on this vehicle, it has been nothing but constant problems. I am a single mom and cannot afford to have my only vehicle in the shop every time I turn around. It seems that most of my problems are common in the neons. No afety defect listed in the summary.
The vehicle cuts out at highway speed without warning, the installing of new throttle as well as power train module could not fix this failure, possible engine failure caused the vehicle to stall. Yh
Blown head gasket or o-ring in right rear of engine. Appears to possibly be a o-ring which secures oil moving from the crankcase to the head. Very premature failure.
I want the secret warranty to cover this. No safety defect in summary.
This car has endless problems. With 2 head gaskets and 1 valve gasket blown, I worry about what damage has been done to my car. I just hope it doesn't blow too. I want chrysler to double my warranty!
Consumer purchsased vehicle with 12,000 miles on it. Transmission fluid was leaking. Took vehicle to dealer & had seals tightened. 1-2 days later, engine check light came on & the car shut off while making a left turn. Vehicle had to be towed on 10-18-99 because consumer was scared to drive it. Consumer found out head gaskets were cracked. Consumer has other problems with the vehicle & dealer was not acknowledging the defects. Will contact the lemon law.
Head gasket failure is defenitely a manufacturing flaw based on the references that I have learned of. There should be a recall on this car for this defect!
Air compressor,piston head was dameged due to heat,catalytic converter replaced,and the first head gasket replaced all at 18500 miles.recently replaced a third one at 44500 miles.that makes four in a year and a half! Ecently replaced miles
There was oil leaking from the outside. Vehicle was taken to dealer ,and was told the head gaskets needed to be replaced. Consumer took vehicle in to dealer, and dealer was to cover the cost to have valves and springs in the motor replaced. However, warranty expired because vehicle exceeded the required mileage.
My car had leaked oil, very little for awhile, I had planned to put in the shop after I received my tax return check. Well I couldn't wait, for the small leak had turned into a huge leak. It is at the shop right now, and I had been told that it is the head gasket. I have heard of all to the familiar cases like this. Something needs to be done. Why isn't there a recall on such a problem?
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