This seems to be a problem with all neons 1996-1999 the oil leaks down on the the engine and could start a fire. This is a very dangerous expensive problem and chrysler needs to do something about this.
1997 Plymouth Neon engine complaints
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Oil leaks(head gasket), paint peels from 3 sides of the car, overheats, air conditioner failure.
Engine's head gaskets were leaking fluid. Had noticed leakage in driveway. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and was informed that gaskets had been manufacturered incorrectly. Head gaskets were repairable.
After speaking with other neon owners, I have found that many have encountered the same problems-leaking interior, head gaskets busted, not to mention other problems, all of which are pretty expensive to have repaired.
Car having a oily smell when stopping. Car have been leaking for awhile now. Went to a auto shop to see what the problem was it was a oil leak. He thought he fix it the problem. The leaking slow down but I continue to put oil in my car twice a week!!!!! Now the car is starting to drag a little when you put gas to it also jerk or bump when it trying to pick up speed. The auto shop also say that there way to many neon coming to his shop lately with a head gasket problem and he wouldnt take my car. He said go to the dealer they should handle this problem they my have recall. ;-( I need help!!!
Head gaskets blewout. Dealer has repaired vehicle.*ak consumer also experienced an oil leak from first day of purchase.
Engine gasket leaks oil onto exhaust pipe. Consumer is responsibile for $600-$700 repair. Gaskets believed to be the wrong size.
Head gasket failure and rear main oil seal this car has only 36000 miles on it and there are many other owners having or have had the same problem with these cars there is a possibility that oil lleaks from the gasket can ignite.
Dealer noticed oil leak at last oil change...assumed it would was head gasket as they are known to fail. Estimated cost to replace $1200 but dealer received "deal" from chrysler so I only pay $485. If this is a known problem in nearly all neons manufactured for this body style, why didn't chrysler issue a recall?
Is there a head gasket recall on neons? Upon research, I found the following the federal safety agency item #'s that could indicate there is one. #sb601763,#sb602898 and #sb603107. If so, am I entitled to a refund on work done on my head gasket.
Constant loss of oil. Taken to an independent repair shop and stated there was a head gasket failure. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall. *ak
While traveling at 10-15 MPH consumer pushed on brakes and there were no power brakes. Took to mechanic, and they said it might be the check valve, and they replaced it. Then it happened again, second time they changed brakes, and it happened again. An independent mechanic found information regarding a memo that egr vavle would correct problem because water got in it and froze up causing a loss of power brakes.*ak chrysler is denying any knowledge of problem.
I was just informed I would have to pay to replace the head gasket.
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Head gaskets have blown, causing oilto leak onto engine which smokes and could possibly cause a fire. Dealer has replaced head gaskets three times.*ak
Radiator fan relay failed which caused engine overheating and then water pump failure due to defect in the anti-freeze resevoir - the nipple for returning anti-freeze to engine was molded closed. Dealer did not advise me of recall on relay and wants me to pay a fee to inspect resevoir. Refuses to pay for water pump.
My 97 plymouth neon is on its 3rd head gasket. The car has 90,000 miles on it but is should not have gone through 3 head gaskets. This is a problem that chrysler knows about and keeps making new head gaskets to repair the problem. This has to be recalled because it cost me $770 to have it fixed at an independent shop. It should not cost me a dime to have the car fixed because it is a defect that chrysler knows about.
Engine head gaskets are leaking oil onto engine. Dealer has inspected vehicle.
Oil leak from back of side of head gasket may need new gasket or have crack in head requires immediate attention
Head gasket blew, oil all over, ,and machine stalled on hwy the mechanic says, motor is destroyed. I have no idea as to how an dwhy this happened, I have sent email to chrysler no reply so far I think car stalling on hwy could be dangerous, accident injury death etc no personal harm my sister 's mercury had same problem and car was recalled by dealer later on- after we made all repairs- do you have any notices from company or other owners in this regard? If this needs to be looked in to as safety problem. Thank you.
Vehicle has had engine (oil) leaks since approximately 60000 miles. Now vehicle has a blown head gasket and oil is leaking into other engine compartments creating a fire hazard.
Head gasket already replaced less than 40,000 miles ago...
Consumer has a brake problem. When applying brakes there is noise. Also, engine head gasket had an oil leak, and she took it to the garage. Then, she took vehicle back to dealership. Mechanic replaced head gasket. Brake drum was pitted, and mechanic told her that nothing was wrong. Finally, passenger's airbag panel was bulging on the dashboard. There were no lights on the airbag modular.
Engine's head gaskets developed an oil leak. This caused the engine to seize up. Engine check light kept coming on. Took to dealership & mechanic indicated engine needs to be replaced.
Head gasket blew at 60,000 miles. We have since learned this occurs at a phenominal rate for all '95-'97 neons.
While driving vehicle overheated, and smoke came from engine. Then, after taking vehicle to dealer, they explained that problem was a blown engine head gasket.
Head gasket - 20,000 miles - 2nd head gasket & head at 27,800 miles - 3rd head gasket at 47,000 miles.
Engine head gasket has been going out since 1/00, and now severe oil leaks , ive put in 5 quarts of oil in the last 3 days! (this seems to be a reoccurring problem in nearly all 97 neons as, in my opinion, the manufacturer admits through at least two service bulletins) my check engine light comes on frequently and my oil light never goes off regardless of oil level in engine. I feel that the manufacturer is solely responsible for this head gasket repair and stronglt urge you to force them into a recall since they obviously are aware of the problem but refuse to fix thier mistakes. Also my turn signals do not turn off after completion of a turn this has occurred since odometer reading of 30,000. Interior door panel, passenger side, keeps coming loose from the frame, the dealer has repaired this twice but it is loose yet again. My interior roof light has not worked since first time door panel came loose. And lastly, it frequently happens that when my passenger trys to exit the vehice they receive a painful electric shock upon touching the door handle or panel. I sincerely hope you can help me with at least the head gasket default on my vehicle and once again I would like to urge you to force the manufacturer to issue a recall on this common problem!
Reported problem with leaking oil with 20,000 miles. Dealer told me there was no problem. Reported the problem at 45,000 miles and then I was told it was a blown head gasket. I have replaced the head gasket 3 other times since this.
Head gasket failure,not driven @time,19 days out of warranty !!!
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