3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,214 miles

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problem #7

Mar 012008

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 144,000 miles
Whenever I sit in the driveway, or look for a parking spaces, or sit in traffic...the car's temperature gage goes all the way to hot. I had it diagnosed and they said that its the fan control module or relay...basically the fans stop working. I had a new water pump put in, a new thermostat, a new radiator put, and I"M beginning to think that all these problems are coming up when the fans stop working. It has 145000 miles on it, but I was told that is not a common think on this module. I'm going to get repaired, but I feel that this is a manufacturer issue.

- San Pablo, CA, USA

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problem #6

Feb 022007

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,500 miles
Through the life of owning this car. I have had to replace the head gasket several times 3 times in last 2 years alone and replace the engine. The head gasket still leaks and no one can seem to fix it even the dealer. I have talked to other people that have Neons and they are experiencing the same exact head gasket problem. Why hasn't there been a recall for this. This is an extremely costly repair.

- Phila, PA, USA

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problem #5

May 022005

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 48,000 miles
Head gasket needed to be replace after 45,000 miles.. bought the car in 2002.. bbrakes are horrible.. brakes make noise, system operating normal fan relay switch.. needed to be replaced.. and was also recalled.. in about 3 years ago.. and never notified.. front end always clanking.. when U turn..

- Beachwood, NJ, USA

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problem #4

Jul 152002

Neon

  • miles
Temperature gauge went to hot/ smoke and liquid started pouring from vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that it was cooling fan relay.

- Malibu, CA, USA

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problem #3

Jun 192001

Neon

  • miles
Head gasket needs to be replaced. Dealership examined vehicle and found that radiator fan relay switch circuit shorted out which could have allowed engine to overheat, and crack head gasket. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Camden, ME, USA

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problem #2

Apr 272001

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle would overheat if it was sitting at stop light. Dealer replaced jumper wiring and radiator fan relay.also, manufacturer had a technical service bulletin. Consumer will add additional information relating to tsb.

- Holded, MO, USA

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problem #1

Aug 081999

Neon

  • miles
Exhaust manifold has failed twice within six months. Radiator fan relay failed and dealer stated there was no recall or T.a. on fan relay I had to pay for part at 39101 mi."?"

- Louisville, KY, USA

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