I can not give exact dates but have all service bills. I had the head gasket changed when it was covered under warranty. The air compressor is bad and now my struts are bad all at 44 thousand miles. All the tires that came with the car were replaced way before the warranty. I had midas put my new brakes on so I don't have to keep going back and replacing them through spizter dodge. This is the worst car I ever had and I had a yugo that says alot
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Since owning this car I have had nothing but problems from 0 to 36,000 miles most were minor and were taken care of by the dealer (althoughi had to tell them what was wrong - they replaced the wrong parts the first time!). Unfortunately, most of the problems occured after 36,000 miles were on the odometer and chrysler has not been too responsive to my requests for assistnace. I have been told by the dealer that my vehicle is out of warranty and that they would be happy to fix it but who wants to pay $75.00 so that a technician can learn to fix my car. In frustration, I have purchased a shop manual and have started to repair these problems myself. My sun roof needs a 10 cent plastic part which chrysler does not stock so in order to get it I need a new $500 sunroof mechanism! Now, my transmission will not shift properly (in all gears) and I either need to rebuild the transmission, replace the clutch or the clutch cable. If you would like more informatoin on my saga please feel free to call me.
The vehicle's head gasket failed and caused oil to leak. The consumer had to refill the vehicle with oil often. The dealerships mechanic is aware of the problem but did not resolve the problem. Please provide any additional information. *nm
Head gasket failed. Checked repair costs at 7 different mechanics, including dodge dealer ($650-$1000); all seemed very familiar with the problem. Many didn't even have to look up the price to repair, they knew it off hand. 4 different family/friends also have had same problem. Was told by dealer to watch for oil leaking into coolant, as this is another common problem, with more dire consequences. Why is this not a recall issue?
Noticed oil in radiator fluid. Took the car to the local dealer and was told the head gaskets were cracked. Repaired at a cost of $1500. I was told by the dealer they would not cover any of the cost. The vehicle only had 53,000 miles on it. I need any info on how to recoup my money from the dealer or manufacturer.
Head gasket: took the 1999 dodge neon to a mechanic after express oil noticed an oil leak. I always have oil changed every 3000 miles. The mechanic told me that I had a warped head gasket and would have to be replaced. The car doesn't even have 60,000 miles on it. I have read numerous complaints on this and wonder why dodge will not accept responsibility and recall? My bill ended up being $2000 because they also needed to replace the timing belt which shouldn't have to be replaced until after 90k miles.
Fluid leaked under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the cylinder head gasket had to be replaced. There was only 46000 miles on the car at the time of failure. *jb *cb
Excessive oil leak from engine. May be a blown head gasket or other gaskets. This car has only 30,000 miles on it. Please provide any information on recalls or manufacturers service bulletins.
Engine.headgasket failure moderate to severe oil leakage
Oil leak from the head gasket of my dodge neon 1999. I know this is not the only neon with this factory problem; my family members own 3 neons all with the same problem.
Head gasket has been diagnosed as bad on my car that has had the oil changed every 3000 miles and these are highway miles.told that this is a common problem with neons
Consumer stated the vehicle experienced an oil leak due to the oil seal having a crack in it.*jb
While driving vehicle started to overheat then smoke. Dealer determined headgasket had blown.
Engine head gasket blewout, causing engine to leak. Had part replaced, but problem reoccurred. Dealer contacted.
While driving oil is leaking from vehicle.
We are upset because the head gasket should not be a regular problem. We were told that all the garages do all day long is replace head gaskets. My brother-in-law buys cars at auctions and he told us that dealer will not even buy neons because they are noted for the head gasket going out. We were also told that there may be a recall on this. I am wanting info about this problem with your vehicle.
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Intermittent engine dies and will not restart until car sets and cools down for a while, diagnose fuel pump to be the cause of engine stalling. On another occassion check engine light on, has been looked at several times and told it has a tsb open, test drove and installed drb. #4 cylinder misfire. Erase dtc and retest, no misfire present. Reprogram PCM per tsb 18-46-98 test drove ok. Defective radiator (repair),
While driving head gasket blewout without warning. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle was leaking so much oil that consumer had to add oil about 3 times a week. Contacted dealer, and the dealer noted that engine head gasket had blowen.
There is a constant oil leak in engine head gasket.
Vehicle experiences oil leakages and loss of oil while driving. Vehicle taken to an independent repair shop and informed consumer of a head gasket failure. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak air filter failed and was replaced. *yh. Problem happen again.
Head gasket leaking oil on a car that is only 2 years old and has only 61,000 miles. My mechanic said the car is way to new with not enough miles to be having so many problems. Having to put 1-2 quarts of oil every 2-3 days. Not good for the engine and I am afraid that it may catch fire!.
My car began to leak oil and after several investigations I was told that the problem was caused by a head gasket problem. The problem was discovered by a dodge dealership in atlantic ga. And that it would cost $800 to fix. I've noticed several complaints about the same problem. The dealership that fixed my car said that did'nt have any recalls from chrysler on the dodge neon.n.
Engine head gasket blewout. Vehicle had 34000 miles on it. Dealership is aware of problem.
Had the head gasket mod shortly after purchaceing 2 dodge neons. Both are still leaking oil.
Engine head gasket failed with less that 60,000 miles, head gasket replacement which came from dodge, was entirely different type and style of head gasket, giving the appearance that dodge knew there was a problem with the original type gasket
Oil has been leaking from the head gasket or other gasket assembly and I have had to add one to two quarts of oil a week. The car is leaking oil constantly when not in use and the oil is visible around the engine block.
I have a 1999 dodge neon. I took it to my local chrysler dealserhsip on 04/11/2001 because I noticed that there was an oil leak. They told me that the problem with my car was the head gasket. They said the cost of repairs would be around $700. Under their "goodwill policy" they said that they would cover half of the repairs. I refused. I have found numerous complaints as well as an abundance of information pertaining to the dodge neon head gasket failure. This is an issue that chrysler must rectify. Their "goodwill policy" is nothing but a scam to cover their fautly workmanship.
Head gasket has prematurley blown out at 66,000 miles. Dealers were aware of defect.
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