The head gasket blew which caused oil to leak in the cooling system and overheat.
1996 Plymouth Neon: excessive oil consumption
5 of the 308 complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Neon describe excessive oil consumption.
- 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
Excessive oil consumption by model year
- 20001
- 19991
- 19982
- 19973
- 19965
- 19953
What owners say
Small leak from head gasket, has escallated to adding a quart every 2 weeks. This problem is one mentioned quite often and appears to be a manufacurer problem, maybe not chrysler but certainly the maker of the gasket. Is chrysler in litigation with the manufacturer and is something going to be done?
Engine head gasket keeps failing, causing oil to leak onto engine, and potential fire hazard. Dealer has replaced gasket twice, but defect keeps occurring.
Had turned vehicle off & smelled burning oil. Took to shop to locate odor. Was informed smell coming from engine head gaskets. Dealership knew about head gaskets leaking oil.
Oil leaks from the rear of the engine, causing oil to leak on the exaust system.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Valve Body
- 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
- Concerns with engine coolant usage
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Plymouth Neon oil consumption
Is excessive oil consumption a common problem on the 1996 Plymouth Neon?
5 of 308 owner complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Neon (2%) mention excessive oil consumption. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Plymouth Neon?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Plymouth Neon
Stalling 21Fire or smoke 13No deployment 8ABS 6Brake failure 6Transmission failure 6Grinding brakes 5Engine failure 5Fuel gauge 5
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