10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,736 miles

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problem #31

Jan 192000

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Oil is leaking from the right engine head gasket which could cause the engine to lock up.

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

problem #30

Aug 151999

Neon

  • miles
I have had my car checked out by a mechanic and he has stated that the oil leak is coming from the cylinder head in the back of the motor. He also stated that this is a manufacturer defect & that I should take it back to a Dodge dealer to get repaired. This is not a safety related issue, but it is a costly mechanical repair issue that I feel needs to be looked into for possible recall to repair.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #29

Dec 031999

Neon

  • miles
Consumer had taken vehicle for repairs because oil was leaking. Technician told consumer that it was due to the engine head gasket blowing out.

- New Ward, OH, USA

problem #28

Dec 011999

Neon

  • miles
The first problem I had with this car was the head gasket blew out. Chrysler agreed to pay for it (the $1000 was my estimate of what it cost to replace the gasket). The second problem was the throttle assembly and coil pack quit working, both at the same time. I paid $600 out of my pocket to fix them. The third problem was the automatic transmission started slipping and the car will not go into reverse when its cold. The fourth most current problem is the brakes are not working properly the pedal will not go down and the dealer says its probably something to do with the vacuum system. I contacted Chrysler and they are not willing to pay for the repairs for the transmission, even though they have admitted that they have problems with automatic transmissions per information I obtained from a web site called lemon- aid. ****** I will never buy a Dodge again!!! I'm spreading the word. I come into contact with many people everday. So sorry Dodge!!!******

- Moscow, TN, USA

problem #27

Nov 011999

Neon

  • miles
Defective head gaskets malfunctioned, causing hesitation and stalling which may result in a crash.

- Severn, MD, USA

problem #26

Nov 181999

Neon

  • miles
Kept having a leake. Took in vehicle to be serviced, tire to be rotated. Car inspected, and they noticed engine head gasket was leaking, coming from the O-rings.

- Newport News, VA, USA

problem #25

Jul 251999

Neon

  • miles
Started as small oil leak, kept getting worse. Told 3-4 weeks ago there was a bad head gasket and a Chrysler zone rep would be contacted. Has not been contacted yet but I'm waiting for a call on Monday. I was told there were 3-4 other Neons in the shop when my car was being checked the first time. Also told that all vehicles with same engine are having problems but given no further details. Told not to put money into my car if I was going to get rid of it.

- Marysville, OH, USA

problem #24

Oct 151999

Neon

  • miles
Oil is splattering out of engine. Consumer has to continually put oil in vehicle. Chrsler told consumer to go to an authorized chrsler dealer.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #23

Oct 291999

Neon

  • miles
While driving oil leaks out of the engine, causing the vehicle to overheat. Please provide any futher information.

- Rocky Point, NY, USA

problem #22

Sep 231999

Neon

  • miles
Head gasket blew somewhere between 42,000 and 43,010 miles. It was noticed because oil was dripping underneath left front of car and oil was very low. No indicator lights had come on. Took it to dealership where they determined that the head gasket had blown. Because of this they also had to do an engine flush, clean the engine, replace the PCV valve, and change the oil and coolant. This cost me a total of $825. My car is only 2 1/2 years old! since this occured I have found out by talking to repair shops and to other Neon owners that this is a common problem and obviously a defect in the way it was built.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #21

Oct 101999

Neon

  • miles
Weeks after routine oil/filter change I noticed oil pooling under vehicle, especially while running. Found head gasket blown.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #20

Oct 071999

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Engine head gaskets has a leak that is causing oil to get on the engine. The dealer has been contacted.

- Bowling Green, KY, USA

problem #19

Sep 271999

Neon

  • miles
Consumer noticed an oil leaak. Took car to dealer, and dealer said that head gasket needed to be replaced.

- Sherrodsville, OH, USA

problem #18

Sep 151999

Neon

  • miles
While driving there is a space between the motor, causing the oil to blow out of the engine.when the car stops the oil really spills out.

- Gastonia, NC, USA

problem #17

Sep 201999

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
While vehicle was parked in driveway consumer noticed oil on driveway.. dealer was contacted, noticed oil leak from engine head gasket. Please provide further informaton.

- Portland, CT, USA

problem #16

Sep 101999

Neon

  • miles
We took this vehicle in to a dealer in Sierra vista in 1998 and were told that the problem was fixed. After several months, the same problem reoccured and now the oil leak is more severe. The dealer did not let us know if the head gasket was actually replaced or not.

- Alamogordo, NM, USA

problem #15

Aug 311999

Neon

  • miles
While driving engine valve cover began to leak oil, making the car lose speed and power.

- Aurburn Hills, MI, USA

problem #14

Aug 161999

(reported on)

Neon

  • miles
Head gasket blown twice and problem still exists. Brakes let up when floored at complete stop.

- Blanca, CO, USA

problem #13

Mar 301999

Neon

  • miles
Had received recallon radiator. While it was being repaired at dealer's, mechanic noticed head gaskets had blown on engine. Manufacturer informed owner head gaskets had nothing to do with radiator.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #12

May 171999

Neon

  • miles
Head gasket blown, consumer believes vehicle should be recalled. Nlm

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

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