1996 Plymouth Neon: engine failure

5 of the 308 complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Neon describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2001
1
2000
1
1998
5
1997
8
1996
5
1995
7

What owners say

Filed Jan 23, 2001 · Engine · NY

After having my engine repaired for $570.00, I searched the internet to see if this is a common problem and found it was.this is potentially dangerous, if the engine failed while my wife was driving on the highway to work she could be hurt.after calling chrysler about the problem they were very rude and offered no solution at all, not even a compromise, knowing this is an issue but technically not yet recalled.I believe a recall should be forced as this is a major defect on all these model cars. Thank you.

Filed Dec 28, 2000 · Engine · TX

This is a chrysler engine product. The engine has a oil head gasket leakage. I have contacted a dealer twice regarding this problem in the past two years, and there has been no recall on this problem. There is numerous reports of this in the internet by consumers, complaining. This a costly repair for the consumer. There should be a recall immediately, because this has been going on for years, with no concern from chrysler.no one should have to buy a new engine when the vehicle is less than 1 to five years old when purchased. Please we need your help.

Filed Aug 12, 2000 · Engine · WI

Blown head gaskets in april 2000 costing approximately $950 --- replace engine (short block) in august 2000 costing approximately $2500. Bad wrist-pins and/or rocker arms due to faulty engine design by chrysler. Chrysler should reimburse me!

Filed Apr 5, 2000 · Engine · MA

Vehicle was experiencing problem with excessive loss of engine oil. Vehicle taken to independent repair shop, and informed consumer of a blown engine head gasket. Dealer was not contracted at this time.

Filed Apr 3, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · SD

On the engine failures, both the head gasket and the valve cover gasket failed at separate times, resulting in all of the oil running onto the ground. The car was still under warranty, and the dealer repaired both problems. Regarding the brake light problem, the left turn signal often comes on when I apply the brakes. It will go off if I touch the turn signal handle on the steering column. This has gone on ever since I purchased the vehicle. Regarding the wheel problem, the car pulls to the right at highway speeds and the steering/handling has felt loose and wobbly despite having the rack and pinion replaced, a full alignment and having the tires balanced. Also, brake rotors are warped and currently being replaced. And, water leaked into the trunk and soaked items in both the trunk and on the rear floor. This, I think, has been fixed by resealing the rear lights.