I purchased a new plymouth neon 2000 on 12/11/99. I immediately began to have problems with the car. It was discovered at my first gas-up that I was a quart low on oil. I had also experience a problem with the vehicle losing power while I was sitting in traffic at a stop light. I called the dealership (windward dodge-hawaii)right away. They told me to bring in the car for diagnosis. I was told that they could not find any problems with the car and could not find any leakage. I continued to experience problems with the car. Loss of oil, loss of power and stalling. I went to the local dealer 2 more times before calling the corporation to make a case. I continued to have problems after calling the corp and when I called the dealership a 4th time, they told me that my name had been raised in a meeting and that they would take care of me. When I got there, I surprised to be asked to purchase this new car at an additional $4000. I was told that my model was discontinued and the only car they had was an upgraded model which cost more. I raised holy hell in the place. The service department was ordered to fully inspect my car and pay for a rental for me. Still they claimed that there was no problem. Now, my car began to leak oil in feb 2002. This time, the leak was visable. I took the car to 2 different repairshops, who told me that the problem was the cam shaft gasket. Then we took it to firestone on a military base. They said that it was the same problem and gave us a much better rate so we scheduled the repair. But, on the day that we took the car in to them, we got a call back stating that the problem was not what they had originally thought. It was the head gasket which requires extensive engine work. They told us that 15 cars had come in to them in 1 week with this same problem. They were all plymouth neons. (due to the limitations in this field, I am unable to fill in the details. Please contact me regarding what we have done since).
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Driving vehicle away from stop sign, engine mount gave and engine fell onto the front axle, crushing it. Previously inspected due to loud sounds when backing up and putting car into gear. Dealer gave car back saying it was "fine". If this had happened going 65 MPH I'd be dead right now. Please bring insist on service if you hear any sounds when you back up or start off in gear...this is a serious matter. Dealer refuses to take responsibility for defect.
Ongoing problem with engine stalling at any speed. Vehicle has been to dealer shop on three occasions and problem is still occurring. Dealer/manufacturer were notified. *ak
Consumer states vehicle stalls.
Consumer has numerous problems, air condition burned out , and locks will not unlock. Consumer was locked in for an hour, black smoke came from air conditioning while she was inside of vehicle. Also, gasket had to replaced numerous times. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak
I have taken my car in for repairs several times, and they dont seem to be able to repair it.no safety defect mentioned.
When it rains vehicle's floor floods. Vehicle has been in repair shop at least twice for this problem, and was told that there were some hoses missing.
Front and back brakes, rotors replaced at 3000 miles, back brakes undected until after failure parts were grinded and fell off replaced by dealer.
Consumer had taken vehicle to a technician for repairs on oil leak , and technician stated thata head gasket blewout. Dealer refused to repair vehicle*ak.
In october while driving on the highway with two friends there was a leak in exhuast system. Because everyone in vehicle fell asleep, they ran off the road and hit a 10 foot enbankment. Passenger suffered some serious injuries to hip/head,/rm, and some internal bleeding. All consumers in vehicle were wearing seat belts. Air bags did not deploy. There was no prior warning as to air bags and exhaust system failures. *ak
While driving, consumer heard loud noise and realized engine was overheating, engine failed, engine light gave no warning that something was wrong.
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