Consumer experiencing problem with engine rear main seal leakages due to defective part. Dealer notified and informed consumer repairs would be made at an cost of $700,00.
1995 Plymouth Neon engine complaints
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Engine head gasket failed, causing loss of power/oil,coolant and overheating of engine. Manufacturer contacted and refused to repair.
Car overheated once/ blew the head gasket and cracked the engine block. This was the first time that the car overheated. A representative from chysler said they had 4000 of the head gaskets currently on back order and they had change manufactorers. I feel that 4000 parts on back order at any given time is alot and may be indicative of a problem.
Vehicle has an oil leak. Upon inspection, the right rear engine head gasket was leaking. Dealer is aware of the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Oil leak caused by engine head gasket failure.
Vehicle has a bubbling underneath hood, has no indication as to problem. I.e. Water pump, thermostat, or oil pump. Dealer not aware of the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Engine check light comes on/off. Problem is with the oxygen sensor. Also transmission problems, leading to replacement of the transmission/brakes wore out and replaced three times. Dealer aware of all problems. Problems still exists. Warranty is expired. Provide further information.
Engine head gasket bolts are not long enough to properly tighten head gasket. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that manufacturer is aware of this problem.
The engine constantly leaks oil. It leaks from driver's side. Whenever vehicle is parked, it would constantly leak. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Blown engine head gasket, causing engine to overheat.
Front and rear ABS brakes make grinding noise when driving forward and reversing whenever starting the vehicle. Also, transmission failed/engine head gasket failed twice/oil leak/cam sensor failed, causing vehicle to stall twice.
Camshaft was a problem, then head gasket blew out. Motor company contacted, and can assist in repairs. The cylinder head, pump seal and gaskets has to be replaced
Engine failed, causing oil to leak.
Oxygen sensor failed twice.
A special nut & bolt had to be added to frame crossmember to stop frame from bumping on driver's side floorboard.
While vehicle was in stop position with driver's foot on brake, vehicle lunged forward on three different occasions. Did not hit anyone on first two occasions, but on third incident tapped front bumper. Dealer also replaced oxygen sensor.
Front and rear brakes replaced because of grinding and squeaking.
A special nut and bolt needs to be added to the frame cross member to stop the frame from bumping the driver side floor board. Special seal, springs, and nuts and bolts are needed where the exhaust pipe mounts to the manifold - otherwise it comes loose. The light shut off and come back on while driving.
Head gasket failed, causing oil to leak.
Main seal leaking.
A/c failed.
Brakes make grinding noise continually.
Recall 96v228000; the engine ran smoothly before the recall work, and now after the work had been done the engine makes a noise when depressing the gas.
Braked, then felt anti-lock brakes engage, engine revved, car accelerated as it lurched forward smashing into the car ahead, shift the gear to neutral first then reverse to stop vehicle.
Engine knocks due to a defective head gasket.
Engine valve cover gasket leak.
Noise from air conditioning system caused by failed evaporator.
Exhaust seal ring failed nine times.
Intermittent stalling.
Exhaust donut replaced.
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