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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 2,346 miles
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Head gasket failed.
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
Vehicle was taken in for repairs engine head gaskets which were leaking due to being torn. Vehicle repaired, but gasket problems reappeared at 20,000 miles. Mechanic noticed oil leaking on garage floor & it was repaired, again.
- Lincoln Park, NJ, USA
Engine is leaking oil due to a defective head replacement head gasket. First replaced at 44,763 miles, leaking again at 71,300 miles.
- Yorktown Heights, NY, USA
Head gasket defective, cuasing major oil leak. Local dealer said it's common problem for Neons. Contacted dealer that sold it and Chrysler.
- San Juan, TX, USA
Whenever turning the steering wheel either left or right, it would make a clunking, popping noise. The sway bar went out. Also, was informed the by the mechanic that power steering rack/ coil, and engine head gasket need replacing.
- Naugatuck, CT, USA
Blown engine head gasket. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Seeking NHTSA help in this matter.
- Manchester, NH, USA
Engine head gaskets have cracked prematurally, resulting in oil leakage onto the engine. Dealer has inspected the vehicle, and the manufacturer has been notified.
- Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Engine head gaskets has blown out twice, resulting in an oil leakage. Dealer has been notified. Timing belt was changed at 61,524 miles. Switch for oil indicator burned out causing oil leakage (5-11-98).
- Beverly Hills, FL, USA
Oil leakage is occurring due to a bad engine gasket, causing the engine to stall. Dealer has been contacted.
- Hewitt, NJ, USA
While driving at 35 mph without and with no prior warning vehicle stalls and accelerates on its own. Also upon applying the brakes, pedal is soft and the vehicle overheats and shuts down.
- Burbank, CA, USA
Engine leaks oil. The brake pads wear out every 6 months & have to be changed. Have taken to dealer & informed the leaking is from cracked engine head gasket. Head gaskets needed to be replaced.
- St Martinsville, LA, USA
Engine head gasket does not fit properly, causing the gaskets to blow out/engine to cease. The vehicle has been towed in, and dealer had the head gasket replaced twice by the dealer.
- Hewitt, NJ, USA
Comshaft position sensor seal failed causing leakage, after replacement of faulty unit engine continues to leak.
- Chicago, IL, USA
The head gasket is leaking and the mechanic at a local dealer has said that that is a very common problem for the Neon's.
- Shoreline, WA, USA
One week after purchase, all oil was gone from car. Dealer first replaced the oil pressure sending unit, kept leaking, then replaced the valve cover gasket, kept leaking, then replaced the cam seals. Dealer assured me that it was not the head gasket. Still leaking oil. Took it to personal mechanic and it is the head gasket leaking. Dealer has refused to refund purchase price or replace vehicle. This has been over a 2 month period. The vehicle also has very noisy brakes, especially when it has sat for an extended period of time (overnight). The car has a shaking and rattling in the steering column when going over bumps, especially at slow speeds. The dash board reflects on the windshield when it is sunny and the glare makes it very difficult to see at times.
- New Milford, PA, USA
Blown head gasket at 62000 miles. You would think for the money you pay for a car today this problem should not happen at this many mile and the most important thing how many cars its happening to! the internet can tell you many things when the dealer says no thats not the problem and charges you a 100 dollars and car over heats again leaving me standed and needing atow I think thier is a cover up going on because Dodge does not want to pay for thier mistake and they should! please look into this head gasket if leaked oil onto header could cause a fire. Thnk you mike casterline
- Beavercreek, OH, USA
The cylinder head gasket has failed at unreasonably low milage despite regular maintanance causing engine to overheat and possible damage to the head
- American Canyon, CA, USA
There is a crack in the engine head gasket. The dealer has been notified.
- Baltimore, MD, USA
Engine head gaskets are leaking oil, causing smoke and fumes to enter the vehicle from the vents.
- Dale City, VA, USA
- Baton Rouge, LA, USA