Engine head gasket failure. See chrysler is aware of this problem and 100s of people have complaints.
1997 Plymouth Neon engine complaints
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When driving noticed the engine check light kept coming on. Then, engine would misfire each time. Took vehicle to dealership for repairs. Problem has not be resolved.
Ok I called independence land mark dodge they gave me a run around said there was not any tsb on my car .I got on here and there were ten pages of them for my car. My ? Is the manufacture of my fehicle responsable to pay for that to get fixed if its a problam thats on the tsb .. Thank u michael trigg. No safety defect listed in summary. *ak( dot number: )
The defective engine head gasket caused a major oil leak. Yh
Oil is leaking due to head gasket failure. Yh
This neon had a know manufactures defect concerning engine head gasket. Oil comes shooting out of the back of the head. Covering the complete back side of the motor. Dripping down on all the hot parts of the engine and exhaust system. My car didn't catch on fire because of this but somebodies will one day. Chrysler knows of the problem yet will not recall it. Can you please look into this and help the poor saps that bought these cars.
Engine head gaskets have blown out, causing coolant to leak onto the engine. Dealer has been notified.
Due to a defective oil pump engine blew out, which may have caused a crash. Please provide further information.
Oil light went on, put several quarts of oil in throughout week but dip stick always read empty, oil light stayed on, took to lube shop where they identified a blown head gasket. Took to authorized dealer/repair shop, where they at first would not cover under warranty, but after inspection they replaced the head gasket, as well as a broken cam valve, faulty thermostat, and some exhaust parts, all of which were defective/broken unbeknownst to me. Plymouth covered all repair expenses then.
Previous to experiencing head gasket failure vehicle was running fine. At approximately 6 a.m., I was commuting to work at a speed of 45 m.p.h. When the oil light came on, and the engine acted like it was going to die. The oil light stayed on for about five seconds and then went off. The car continued to run ok until I arrived at work. After work, I checked the oil and found the dipstick to be dry. I added oil to the appropriate level. I had a mechanic check the vehicle and he discovered the head gasket was blown. This mechanic - as well as others (including the dealers') - stated that the neon has a long history of head gasket problems. At the time of discovery, there was a lot of oil underneath the car and on the passenger side of the engine compartment. I am very upset at chrysler - especially now that I have learned of the widespread problem among neon owners.
Head gasket failed prematurely at 65,000 miles. I sued daimler chrysler in small claims court and was successful because they are aware of defective head gaskets! Bring all your service records and the federal safety agency customer complaint database records (get them from the federal safety agency, not off internet, for court!).
It is common consumer knowledge that there is a problem with head gaskets and brakes on the 95-99 dodge/plymouth neons. There should be a recall. I am very displeased with my chrysler vehicle.
I was just charged $400 for a new cam seal, and now $650 for a head gasket. At 50,000 miles a car shuold not be leaking this much oil. Maybe I will go back to ford.
Head gasket failure very common, causing large quanities of oil to leak onto exhaust manifold; great risk of fire
Upon attempting to accelerate the vehicle lost all power, causing a slow start. Consumer has contacted the dealer . Dealer noted the head gasket needed replacing. Please provide any further details.
Vehicle not 2 yrs old that has transmisson problems trend in defective neons? Warranty is obselte. I shouldn't have to pay! Has had maintenance checks. Took it to alley's chry/ply dealer was told the problem. Very angary that the vehicle is barely 2 yrs old to have major problems I can't afford to shell out $1285 for transmission and $ 450 for engine head gasket.
Plymouth dealer wants to charge $700 to replace this head gastet - appears to be a manufacturer defect
Vehicle has a leak from the head gasket. It was apparently noticed before I purchased and may have been repaired with the same style head gasket. Now that it is out of warranty, it is leaking. When I questioned the service manager ,at sam dell, I was told that this was a common problem with the neon because of a faulty head gasket and that a new head gasket had been designed, fixing the problem. Being out of warranty, I was told it was my repair and cost. I have since written a letter to customer relations at chrysler, in auburn hills. It was sent certified mail and received on october 12,1999. I have yet to receive a reply. I questioned why there has been no recall, knowing that this is a problem and people have to pay for the repair when the warranty is done. I have just searched the internet and have noticed that I am not the only one who has had this problem. I am sure you have had other complaints as to the neon head gasket and hope you will require chrysler/plymouth to recall. I thank you for your time. Should I get a response, I will let you know what was written. Thank you
Engine head gasket was discovered defective and repaired by a independent repair shop at 66,000 mile of wear. Can the federal safety agency provide information on this condition being a normal wear of the head gasket or defective parts.
Oil light came on. Consumer pulled over . No oil in the engine. Consumer has contacted dealer for repairs.
While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may result in a crash. Been to dealer several times, and dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem.
I had the head gasket replaced in march and it is now going out again.every time I have to get it repaired it costs me $500.00.
Vehicle overheats due to the relay sticking in the off position. The engine gaskets are leaking oil which is spraying onto the exhaust system. The manufacturer has been notified.
A mechanic told me that up until the 2000 neon, there are lots of reports of the head gasket being defective and my engine is leaking oil against the firewall and back of the engine. Is this a manufacturer responsibility for repair?
The pitting in the engine head gasket could not be shaved down which caused the engine head gasket to prematurely leak and to eventually blow out. Please give any further details.
Due to the design of the head gasket, it cannot hold the oil pressure,causing an oil leak which may result in a fire. Common problem. Please provide further information and VIN#
Air bag will not inflate.
The headgasket has been replaced once already. Investigation of another oil leak detected that the head gasket had failed again. Further investigation, a cracked head. Chrysler has offered to replace the engine and has requested that I pay a deductible.
At 13,000 miles the engine head gaskets are blown ,causing oil leakage. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with head gaskets. Head gaskets leak oil. The manufacturer has not been contacted.
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