Engine check light illuminated. Driver took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that head gasket needed to be replaced. Please provide any further information.
1998 Plymouth Neon engine complaints
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On several occassions we took vehical to the dealer and was told everything is fine just replace your brakes. After constently being sent away by the dealer, we eventually took the car to another mechanic and found out all kinds of problems: blown head gasket, replace the brakes (again), calipers drifting to one side, etc. My warranty just expired, but I think it should still be honored since the problems could have been fixed a long time ago.
Vehicle is leaking oil from the head gasket, mechanic informed consumer that this has been an ongoing problem with neons.
Engine head gasket was leaking oil. Would need to refill oil very week. Contacted dealer.
While driving on the freeway, vehicle slipped out of gear and the and the engine began shaking, consumer was informed that the engine mounts had fractured.
While inspecting transmission problem dealer noticed, and informed consumer of front engine mounts going bad and needed to be replaced. Repairs made at consumer's expense. Feel free to provide any further information.
Transmission slipping out of gears and clunking into reverse. Dealer was notified, and rebuild transmission under extened warranty. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
Rpms would remain open even when accelertion havs decreased. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
Engine head gasket-repairs will be between $600-$800.
After1-1/2 years I must again replace head gasket, can't manufacturer do anything.
Initially, I went in to the dealer for a new battery six months after I had bought the car, only to find out that there were numerous parts that needed to be repaired. Among those, the most expensive and most surprising was the engine oil leak. I was told that the cylinder head gasket was leaking motor oil, and that it was imperative that it be fixed as soon as possible. As a student, $670 for the head gasket was an extraordinary amount to invest. The advisor at the dealer informed me that the model of the car inherently contained a poorly designed engine, which was cause to the matter. He also mentioned that he wondered why the manufacturer had not conducted a recall. I did not know that the consumer could place a complaint for a possible recall, and was only advised to contact chrysler (not moss motors) by a telephone follow-up few weeks after. If indeed the engine is at fault, I strongly urge a recall to be made. Thank you for your support.
The headgaskets on the neons model years 95-99 go out continuously and diamler chrysler will on pay to fix those they want too. I found out they pay for some people to fix their car but not others, especially those that wont take it to a dodge dealer. I cant take my vehicle to anywhere but where I purchased the vehicle because of my warranty. The AC also continuously goes out.
I have owned my car for only 2 years and 7 months. I bought a new car so I would not have to go through all these problems. My warranty has expired but I feel that chrysler isn't dealing with known issues that are a direct result of there own design flaws. I was given the goodwill warranty for my head gasket but was required to copay 250 dollars. My request to have my A/C fixed was denied even though there are documented warranties for other models with similar problems. My car is less than three years old and I shouldn't be having these types of problem and it wouldn't be bad if chrysler would just take some ownership for there known but "secret" defects. I just want my car to work like a normal 2 and a half year old car and for chrysler to stop pushing the problems off on the fact that our warranty has run out. The just don't seem to care.
Consumer noticed a month ago that engine was leaking. A mechanic recommended to consumer to take vehicle to a dealership. Head gasket was blown, and dealer stated they will not provide any assistance to consumer.
Head gaskets are leaking oil onto engine. Dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak consumer also states on 10-20-200 belts, brake shoes/pads and rotors were replaced.
Oil getting into water, problem is due to a head gasket failure. *ak consuemer states he called around to three different dealership to get a price to repair blown head gaskets and was advised that this is a common problem and would range anywhere from $650.00 to $1100.00
Head gaskets are leaking oil onto engine. Dealer has inspected vehicle.
Constant oil leak into the radiator and over heating problems.
Factory installed head gasket failed causing a major oil leak. Requires costly replacement with newly redesigned multi layer steel gasket as specified in chrysler tsb 09-05-98.
Engine would skip while traveling at high speeds . Also, there is a grinding noise coming from rear of vehicle when turning left or right. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Head gasket replaced twice, second time the rear main seal was also replaced.
Overheating and excessive loss of oil and coolant. Taken vehicle to a dealer shop, and informed of a head gasket failure which was not cover under a recall. *ak
Engine was leaking a lot of oil. Took to dealer, and dealer replaced head gasketon november 10, 2000. It has to be changed again.
The neon was misfireing, replaced plugs two different times within 2 months, gas millage rotten took to dealer, they replaced the oxygen sensor, still having trouble, the car was in 3 times for that problem. For the past 1 1/2 months the vehicle has been loosing oil, leaving puddles all over, have put in 6 qts. Of oil on my own in the past 1 1/2 months, plus had a complete oil change. Found out the head gasket is bad, chrysler says they have not hurd of any other neons with this trouble. Tormohlens (dealer) also says there have been no other neons with this trouble. Contacted other repair shops, was told this is a reaccuring problem with the neons. Dealer offered to do it if chrysler pay part, and then I have to pay $200.00 deductable. If this is a known problem with neons there should not be any cost. This is a problem that should be recalled if there are that many neons with this problem. Will not fix at this time, not paying for. Attorney contacted.
Power steering would lock up intermittently when driving over a water puddle. Also, vehicle experienced problem with oil leakages due to a head gasket failure. When appying brakes pedal would go to floor, and caused extended stopping distance. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that none of the problems were covered under a recall, and vehicle was out of its warranty. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Last summer the head gasket on our car failed just before the warranty was out. We were advised at that time that this was a known problem to chrysler and that they would be installing a redesigned gasket. "shouldn't ever have this problem again." in december 2000 I was on the freeway when the car over-heated. The head gasket had once again blown on the vehicle. The dealership refused to admit there was a problem and "generously" offered to split the bill with us 50/50. We paid a $1,200 bill to have it fixed six months after the first incident. Here it is 8 weeks later and we have blown the head gasket for a third time. I'm meeting with them tomorrow at the dealership and I'm sure I'll have to fight with them again. Given from the information I've found on the internet this is a known problem with them. I feel that in addition to fixing my car at no charge this time they need to refund my payment from december. How do we proceed with this?
Purchased car 5/2000 with 10,000 miles. Oil leak on garage floor, took to mechanic who said car had blown head gasket & these cars are notorious for this problem. Dealer contacted, who refused to repair under warranty even though it is only 1 month past the 3 yr date & well under the 36,000 miles. Think mfg. Should be held accountable for quality issue. Found several reports of same problem on your website. Need help. Single parent & no money to repair at my expense. Mr **** dims ii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/2002 cut-over artemis****740626
Head gasket blew on 1998 neon. Did not notice until oil dumped all over garage floor. Luckily repaired for free, but this is a widespread problem on neons. Chrysler should make repairs for free up to 100,000 miles because it is a design defect. There are 108 posts in the bad neon head gasket discussion group on the internet. Supposedly there is a "secret warranty" out on this problem, but chrysler applies it inconsistently. I do not have the VIN because I just traded it last week, but still concerned because I bought another '98 neon on 1/28/01.
Noticed oil stain on garage floor and took car to mechanic who put it on a lift and determined visually that there exists an oil leak at head gasket. Advised me to take car to dealer for repair. His computer search indicated that this was a problem with 1998 neons and it should be covered under warranty. My 3 year warranty expired 10/30/2000. I called dealer and arranged for appointment on monday 01/22/2001 and hope this will be repaired under warranty since it is a common problem. Informing you for the record of existing problem.
While traveling at 70 MPH on freeway, lost feeling in steering, dealer found that engine mounts were loose, dealer replaced engine mounts.
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