Defective head gasket on my 1999 plymouth neon. Also has affected other chrysler models check tsb no. 09-05-98 for more details. Chrysler should have had a recall on these vehicles. It cost me $586.00 to have it replaced through nearby chrysler dealership. They said they have replaced quite a few of these. If so why in world have they not warned people of these vehicles that the problem could happen to them before it results in more costly repairs. A service bulletin should be sent to these owners stating that if they find any oil leaking problems it could be the result of a defective head gasket. Chrysler should be paying all or part of the repair costs for this defect.
1999 Plymouth Neon engine complaints
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Major oil leak which resulted in engine damage.
Head gasket replaced 24,304 miles 6/21/00, head gasket has went bad again at 63,000 miles 9/15/03 and chrysler refuses to pay for replacement.
I've just recently had to put $900.00 into a "head gasket" replacement on a 1999 plymouth neon. The dealer agent had stated that it is an ongoing issue that has been reported to chrysler and unless the vehicle is covered under a service contract, chrysler is doing absolutely nothing about it for the consumer. The dealer has replaced head gaskets on neons at 30,000 miles and higher. With as many vehicles I've owned in my life, I've never had to replace a head gasket. Even at 200,000 miles.
Head gasket leaking on driver side of car. My mechanic told me the repair would cost over $800.00, and stated that a recall was made by plymouth on my plymouth neon. He suggested I contact the dealership. I contacted the service department of jack powell chrysler plymouth dodge, escondido, ca where I purchased the car new in sept 1999, and told them about my head gasket oil leak. They asked me for my VIN number. I waited 15 minutes for a woman to return to the phone and said there was no recalls for my vehicle, then hung up on me when I started to ask a question. I told my mechanic about the incident, and he stated he had another customer with the same head gasket leaking on their neon and plymouth repaired it. My neon remains reliable, as long as I put 1.5 quarts of oil in it every week.
The engine mount bolt broke, which caused the engine to fall out of the vehicle and disconnected the brake line.
The vehicle stalled without warning. *jb a major oil leak occurred at 52k miles, did not run properly, and made noise. The service dealer stated that the 3 ply head gasket shouldn't have been placed in the vehicle from the beginning. Scc
Oil leaked from the engine.
Consumer states several months after purchasing the auto the check engine light has been one. The mechanic told consumer that one of the spark plugs were inoperative, which was then replaced, however 5-6 months later the light came back on. Consumer also states when she make a turn the auto feels as thought it is going to shut off. Also when the air condition is on, the auto vibrates.
I bought my neon new. In three years the head gasket went and I am having problems with the fuel injection system and gas tank. Dealer says bad batch of gas has rusted out inside of gas tank and fuel injection system is also damaged. I am not a mechanic but to me this sounds very extreme. I would greatly appreciate any help you could be to me . Thank you for your time and effort. Sincerly, robert liples.
Head gasket replaced, then it lost all power, and engine service light came on. I took it back, they said it needed spark plugs. I have it back, but it is still missing and I am not convinced that my problems are over.
I am an owner of a 1999 chrysler plymouth neon. It has come to my attention that everyone who I know or have come in contact with who owns a neon has a major oil leak problem which usually starts at about 70,000 miles. It appears that the head gasket chrysler used is a rubber head gasket which fails and as a result major oil laeakage occurs. This costs somewhere in the vicinity of $600 - $800 to fix. Since it is such a widespread problem could this be cause for a recall? I have taken exceptional care of my car and I do not feel that I should have to pay a mechanic this amount of money to fix such a default, especially having a monthly payment of over 300 to chrysler which I still have for another year and a half. Please advise as to how I can remedy this and if there is a chance for a possible recall. Thank you very much.
Driver took vehicle to dealer for a routine maintenance check, and spark plugs were replaced. Mechanic told consumer that oil was getting into engine. Dealer stated this could cause engine to lock up and result in a fire. Please provide any further information.
Blown head gasket that will cost $800.00 to fix.
The sunroof would only open on right side/ was binding on the right. Had to have sunroof assembly replaced. Noticed oil pooling under my car. Took it in and was told it was the head gasket leaking oil. Had it replaced. 12 days later the service engine light came on and took it back to the dealership. They said there were deposits on the valves and the springs had to be replaced.
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Oil light came on. Check my oil and it was totally empty. Took it to the dealership because I knew there was a problem since it was not time for oil change. Stated that my head gasket went out.
The car has repeatedly (died) stopped running on busy streets causing me to have a concern about safety.
Head gasket was leaking oil in november of 1999, during routine inspection head gasket leak was again detected in february 2001.*ak
Oil was leaking from underneath vehicle. Engine check light came on dashboard. Dealership replaced wire harnesss. Leaking inside of back truck and a mold like substance was inside of truck. Passenger's side door was leaking when there was rainy weather. Als, dealership replaced a weather strip on side of panel.
Head gaskets are leaking oil onto engine. Dealer will inspect vehicle.
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