1997 Plymouth Neon engine problems

Filed Nov 11, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 67,000 miles · NV

Car stalled out and stopped on freeway! I was almost rear ended. Stated right up but stalled again. Had it towed to shop (pepboys). They replaced several parts before referring me to dealership as they could not find and fix the problem. Chrysler dealership says it is engine wire harness at $930.00 to fix. Daimler-chrysler knows part is failing in neons but declined to assist in the repair. Dealerships ordered part 7 days ago. Still has not arrived and I have no transportation.

Filed Jan 29, 2004 · Engine · 82,000 miles · MN

1997 plymouth neon headgasket failure. This problem is a known design problem of the original gasket.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 65,000 miles · OH

Major oil leak from head gasket which was replaced. Cracked manifold replaced. Blower motor to heater went out and was replaced. Ignition coil replaced. Also tires, brakes, struts, battery. When I first leased the car I had to get new tires as there were plugs in two of the tires and they blew out. When I leased the car it was 2 years old and previously leased. I had to have an engine mount replaced that was missing, left turn signal didn't work and that was replaced. Also, paint on hood is bubbling and is starting to peel on right passenger side panel behind rear window. Driver side window doesn't roll up tight and air blows in and it whistles. Also lines on windows on passenger and driver side from rolling it up and down.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Steering · 122,000 miles · KY

In heavy rain the car is very hard to steer, I have had to replace the transmission, I have had to replace the 02 sensor, and now the cooling fans don`t work I have also noticed a musty smell when I turn on the air cond. I have also had to replace the egr valve it is just one thing after another that keeps going wrong with this car.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 85,000 miles · NM

This is the second time it has had blown head gasket. The firdt time was at aproxmitly 40,000 miles and now a second time at 85000 miles.

Filed Dec 3, 2003 · Engine · 65,000 miles · MI

Engine head gasket leak.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Engine · 97,000 miles · NC

Consumer complained about a n engine head gasket problem. Consumer was told to contact the federal safety agency to urge them to issue a recall oe engine head gasket.

Filed Nov 4, 2003 · Engine · 77,000 miles · MD

Vehicle burns oil prematurely. Dealer states engine needs to be replaced.

Filed Oct 14, 2003 · Engine · 25,000 miles · FL

Consumer bought neon new in 1997. Right after the warranty expired dealer told consumer there was an engine head gasket oil leak, and would cost $450 to fix it. Consumer thought dealer should have told him about the leak while vehicle was still under warranty since he always had the oil changed there. Currently, vehicle was leaking 1 quart per day. Consumer talked to mechanics, who indicated that chrysler should have had a recall on the vehicle because they already have replaced many of the same vehicles for the same leaking problem after warranty ran out.

Filed Sep 25, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · GA

While driving the front axle broke which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The consumer managed to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealership for repair. The heads gasket was also replaced twice because they blew and were leaking. Please provide further information.