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1998 Dodge Neon engine complaints
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Head gasket failed at 32,450 miles. Told by dealer that this happening to all of the neons. Why isn't there a recall then.
Engine head gasket blew out, creating a oil leakage. Consumer has contacted the dealer, parts has yet to be replaced. Please provide any further details.
Vehicle has experienced various problems with the engine. While vehicle was in motion t engine light illuminated . Head gaskets blew which caused oil leakage onto the engine block. Dealer5 has replaced the engine gaskets , the sensor and engine filter.
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Front motor mount failed.
The vehicle was parked in garage overnight. Next day noticed an oil leak on floor. Took vehicle to private mechanic & was informed it was engine head gaskets that caused the leakage. Contacted dealership & was informed new vehicles have corrected, but different type/style of head gaskets. Head gaskets are yet to be repaired.
Vehicle has been experiencing problem with engine hesitatation during starting / ideling. Dealer notified, and informed consume rthat the engine valves were misfiring. Dealer was unable to correct problem. Seeking help or provide additional information on this matter.
This problem should not happen in modern cars. My car is only a year old. I know that I am not the only person that has found this malfunction as surprising! The dealer probably will never own their responsibility in this matter. I would like to take all percussion to insure satisfaction. I wouldn't even mind if they would agree to releasing me from any obligations. They can have the car back!
Car shuts off completely upon starting or will re-rev itself after shaking. No control with power steering on wet pavement. Has been taken in a couple of times but problem still there.
This car has gone dead twice in the last year and a half while driving.
Oil leaking form under engine. Took vehicle to an indepentent repair shop. Consumer was informed that there was a blown head gasket/ a warped engine head, and a blown seal crankshaft. Dealer performed repairs under warranty, and consumer wanted to report this incident to the federal safety agency.
Being that this is a new car I did not expect that the head gasket would go. Upon talking to service repair advisors at my local dealer they informed me that this has been common for the neons. They have seen defective gaskets, but the chrysler corp. Has not yet notified or sent out a recall notice for this. My car also experienced several elecrtical anomolies as I was told. The check engine light came on repeatedly and no codes were found that signified a problem so the service man just kept reseting the light. This of course was not acceptable for me, so I had them replace the sending unit to the light(computer control unit). Unfortunetly the problem persists(4 attempts at repairs have been made). I have found no resolve for my problem, thus I contact you. Hoping for any advice or help this may provide.
While driving car constantly cuts of. ,if going up any type of grade at 25mph the car over heats and cuts off.
While the car was parked the consumer noticed that there was oil dripping under the car. Dealer diagnosed the car as having blown head gaskets.
Steering wheel and gasket failure.
When driving at any speed and shfting to another gear, the vehicle jerks and shakes and there is a leakage within the transmssion. Also, front of the vehicle where the motor mounts are located on the bottom and the top, broke and there was some type of leakage.
Noticed oil leaking from under engine.took vehicle to an independent repair shop. Consumer was informed that there was a blown head gasket/a warped engine head , and a blown seal crankshaft. Dealer performed repairs under warranty, and consumer wanted to report this incident to the federal safety agency.
Vehicle sounds like exhaust system comes loose when driven through puddle and looses engine power, dealer given two tries to correct problem but has not been able to duplicate problem due to the lack of rain, anyone who experenced same problem email at [email protected]
Consumer feels shaking in the steering wheel and in the front end of the vehicle. Nlm
Driving at approx. 50mph at any given time the engine shuts down, vehicle comes to a complete stop. Consumer tookj vehicle to dealship on three ocassions, dealder could not find a problem, second time dealer added some transmission flued, and vehicle continues to shutdown, vehicle will go to dealership again on jun. 16, 1999. --- crestwood dodge --
Original motor was replaced at 22,000 miles because a bearing spun and ruined the block. Then again, this time, the same thing in the same cylinder(#2 or #3, I forget) happened again. Engein oil is checked every 3 days, and oil is changed every 3500 miles.
Engine head gaskets are leaking oil due to aluminum engine which could result in engine failure. Please give any further
Head gasket blew at 44,000 miles. No extended warrenty. $950.00 to fix
Head gasket blew at 44,000, two exhuast valves not seated. No extended warranty.
Have been in for service engine check light , because of multiplicity of misfires , 4 times in 10 months. Presently trying to get service copies because I dont have the first two services for my records. I wonder if I will actually receive them? On the third visit the service manager informed my that chrysler was coming out with a fix for the problem. Have not talked to other service departments for comformation of this , nor have I asked chrysler . I really need help in this matter. I really do want a refund for this dodge neon sport coupe w/dohc motor.
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Engine head gasket failed, this is a common enough problem with the engines used in these cars that chrysler has issued serveral tsbs on it. None of the failures to my knowledge have to date caused anything worse than overheating due to oil/coolant loss, but could potentially cause more serious damage if left unrepaired for any length of time.
Head gasket failed. Yh
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