The oil light would come on and oil would leak out of the vehicle. After trying to start the vehicle the engine does not connect at first, has to try at least two times before it will start. Dealer stated it could be either the starter or the engine.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

I am in the process of compiling all information on the repairs we have done on the Neon. I have decided to wait until I have all the facts, from the first time we had the air conditioning repaired to the recent $900+ repair of the computer and the two-week-old problem with the sheets of peeling paint. The unbelievable paint peeling is inexcusable and was also the last straw. I will be filing a lengthy complaint shortly

- St. Louis, MO, USA

While having a routine oil change, mechanic noticed an oil leak due to a defective oil gasket. The service tech suggested the problem could have been the oil pressure switch. A week later the cooling system was flushed and the service tech found that the head gasket was no good.

- Peabody, MA, USA

Vehicle was leaking oil. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer determined that valve seals were leaking. Consumer felt engine could overheat and catch on fire.

- Erlanger, KY, USA

Consumer noticed oil leaking from head gasket. Vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the head gasket and the head bolts.

- Sugar Land, TX, USA

Blown head gasket due to design flaw.

- Antioch, CA, USA

Head gasket blew at 60,000 miles. Fortunately, my cousin is a claims adjuster for an extended warranty group. I was told to go to Chrysler and remind them of the others that they have reimbursed for these damages and it worked. Chrysler paid for the repairs, all though it was not easy. I got the run around and an ear full of lies. But, in the end they paid. Don't take no for an answer. They have to fix it.

- Washington , IN, USA

Noticed oil leaking from under vehicle while traveling at highway speed, vehicle overheated.

- Saco, ME, USA

Oil leaking in driveway, took for inspection immediately (same day it was noticed on a new driveway). Inspector notes head gasket leak this motor should be on a recall list with as many as they have seen on this model. Scc ****dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****770859****

- Clinton Township, MI, USA

While driving to work one morning I checked my temperature gauge and realized my temp was extremely hot. Then there was a cloud of smoke rolling from under my hood. Being 50 miles from home and knowing this area too well I was very happy to see a county sheriff pull up behind me and offer me a ride to work. My car stayed on the side of the highway for 12 hours until I could get some one trust to come and tow it the 50 miles back home. The car sat for a while until I could save the money to bet it repaired. It was not easy to continue to pay a monthly loan payment on a car that was not drivable. Finally when we got the money I called a local and cheap mechanic to see what the problem was. A blown head gasket that in return caused oil to contaminate the radiator. It was only after speaking to my cousin who is a claims adjustor for a national extended warranty co. Did I realized that I could get "assistance" through Chrysler to fix my car. I had to fight tooth and nail to get them to agree that this was an ongoing problem with this car. Finally eight months later my car is in the dealership getting repaired at only 50% of the cost at my expense. If you have this problem, contact the Chrysler corporation office in Michigan and tell them you want a district rep to come to your dealership and determine how much "assistance" they will provide you. Do not take no for an answer. They will pay for partial repairs.

- Washington, IN, USA

Consumer is having problems with the seal of the crankshaft which is leaking. Dealer has been notified.

- Auburn, ME, USA

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the head gasket blew causing the vehicle to overheat and die out.ts

- San Diego, CA, USA

At only 19000 miles the car has blown the head gasket, the front drivers side tire split down the side in several places, both drive belts broke causing dead cells in the battery, now temp gauge goes to red when in traffic with A/C working.dealer replaced head gasket and belts but cant find the overheating problem. What a piece of junk!!!!

- Las Vegas, NV, USA