Head gasket failed leaked oil. Chrysler would not cover costs for repair. Virtualy every neon has this problem needs to be a recall chrysler pays for some cars but not mine, apparently enough not to force a recall.
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The head gasket on the plymouth neons is a major defect it also is a hazard to the enviornment leaking oil. The mechanic said this will leak again on the head gasket because the defect is the head gasket and fixing it is only for a short period in which the head gasket will leak again. We have repaired this for a sum of $650.00 and will have to be done again according to our mechanic whick says the problem exists with the defect being the head gasket. The mfg. Was contacted and we gained nothing but aggrevation. This is a defect in my eyes seeing that even when this is fixed it will happen again and again because of its improper design. We have heard of numerous complaints about this defect yet the mfg. Is aware of the problem and will not recall because of the major cost envolved. Even when affecting our enviornment. Will nowhich was $650.00 which will happen within a certain amount of time.
Reported problem to dealer, they said cars was out of warranty, althought the car was only three hundred miles over the warranty, and now at 90,000 the car needs a head gasket again,. The dealer sell a head gasket replacement kit, so their must be a problem with these neons. Please contact me with the correct answer. Thank you.
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Original equipment engine head gasket failure.
In sept. Of 1999, engine head gasket was leaking oil. I had to pay to have it replaced because the dealer said it was not under the warranty. The car only had 45,000 miles and is very well maintained. The people at the dealership have been very uncooperative since my three-year warranty expired.
Gas gauge inoperable causing driver to ran out of gas several occasions. Yh
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Dash meters were already previously fixed but said I was going to be charged to replace the 2nd time since I wasn't under warranty anymore. The oil leak is said to be found in all neons from the mechanics I took it to.
Headgasket failure (am I the first?)who's getting paid to keep this hush hush and no recall on this problem?
The engine gaskets are leaking oil onto the engine block. Dealer has replaced the gaskets prior to this incident.
Engine head gasket has been replaced twice. Rear main seal replaced once due to major leaks
Multiple problems with car from engine to wiring. Not happy with car contacted manufacturer and they would not do anything about the problem car!
Head gasket leaked causing engine head to warp. Nlm
Seems to be common complaint,many others noted by independent service.
Engine head gasket is leaking oil.. Consumer had head gasket replaced once before. But, still having problems with the oil leaking.
All repairs were paid for by owner. Any recalls on listed problems?.
Head gasket has been replaced 3 times...chrysler doesn't consider car a lemon
While driving for longer than 45 minutes to an hour engine stalls. Vehicle has to sit for a couple of hours in order to start back up. Dealer cant find a solution nor can cause be determined.
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.
While driving vehicle shut off and would not move. Dealer contacted and is aware of problem, but cannot duplicate problem. Problem reoccurred on 10-jun-99, and still exists. Provide further.
The problem we have been expirencing is that the engine head gasket continues to leak and yet the dealer says there is nothing more they can do.
Engine head gaskets blew out. The dealer has repaired vehicle and problem stills exists. Manufacturer has been notified.
Camshaft sensor has leaked all the oil out of vehicle, causing 5 quarts of oil to leak out in a week. Dealer has been contacted.
Head gasket is leaking oil, causing a potential safety hazard. Dealer replaced head gasket 3 times/valve cover gasket twice, and transmission seals once, but defects have reoccurred. Also, air conditioning system will not blow cold air and had to be replaced twice.
While daugther was driving about 45 MPH engine red light came on dashboard. Then she stopped vehicle and checked under hood where oil/ anti-freeze was leaking from engine head gasket.
#1 air bags did not deploy with approx $3000 in front end damage. One injured #2 head gaskets needed to be replaced twice.
Oil leaks from the rear of the engine, causing oil to leak on the exaust system.
I had an oil leak took vehicle to garage who determined head gasket blew. I know two other people who has owned neons with same problem. One of the people had head gasket blow twice. It is evident that there is a serious problem with head gaskets blowing on this type of vehicle.
In the rear cam seal the defective head gasket leaks oil which may cause a fire. Please provide further information and VIN#.
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