Have had problems with A/C clutch, seized up and started smoking car is major hazard. Dt
1995 Plymouth Neon: engine failure
7 of the 478 complaints about the 1995 Plymouth Neon describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 15 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine failure by model year
What owners say
Vehicle was leaking oil. Dealer replaced engine under warranty. Currently, vehicle is experiencing same problem. Please provide further details.
While driving could step on the brakes pedal and brakes will not stop on time.*ak possible engine failure caused check the engine light to illuminate during rain. Brakes make a wailing sound. Back up lights failed. Lights on radio failed. Head gasket leaks.
Head gasket blew engine. This head gasket is a known problem on the neon and mitsubishi engines. There's an article in the march 1999 issue of motorservice magazine confirming the problem. Chrysler issued serviced bulletins, but no recall. It probably would have cost chrysler $200-400 to replace the head gasket which would have avoided the $4000 bill for a new engine. My car could have been serviced one month prior while it was in the dodge dealership for other repairs. Chyrsler did agree to pay for the parts and I paid for the labor $1400. I believe chyrsler should have paid for the entire cost since this is a known problem that they had not addressed. I did't expect to replace an engine on a 4 year old car.
Blown engine head gasket, causing engine to overheat.
Engine failed, causing oil to leak.
Cooling system malfunction causes vehicle to seized when it overheats. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Valve Body
- Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (MLS) head gasket installation procedures
- Subject regarding oil seepage at cam position sensor / misinterpreted head gasket leak
- A new multi-layer steel ( mls ) head gasket has been developed and is being implemented into production...
- Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - OBD II "carb" readiness monitor information
- Subject on labor operation time change for domestic 2.OL dohc and 2.4L head gasket replacement
- Excessive exhaust noise/vibration during/after underbody contact with moisture
- Momentary loss of power steering assist when driving through heavy rain - deep puddles
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Plymouth Neon engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 1995 Plymouth Neon?
7 of 478 owner complaints about the 1995 Plymouth Neon (1%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Plymouth Neon?
There are 0 recalls and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Plymouth Neon
Fire or smoke 23Overheating 20Brake failure 19Stalling 18No deployment 15ABS 14Power steering loss 12Grinding brakes 10Headlights 10Check engine light 9Loss of power 9Steering lock-up 9Seat belt 7Transmission failure 7Premature wear 5Tire blowout 5
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