Engine Head Gasket Failure problems of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

20 problems related to engine head gasket failure have been reported for the 1997 Plymouth Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 09/25/2003

While driving the front axle broke which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The consumer managed to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealership for repair. The heads gasket was also replaced twice because they blew and were leaking. Please provide further information.

2 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2003

Head gasket failure, reverse lights go on and off sporadically, window seals and seals to the trunk are falling off, the trunk is taking in water which is draining into the vehicle's rear floor.

3 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 12/11/2002

97 Neon head gasket failure once in 2000 and 12/2002. Chrysler refuses to reimburse for second repair. Ts.

4 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2002

Head gasket failure. Oil leaking on back of engine. Mr.

5 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 05/31/2002

Vehicle in for an oil leak . Leak progressed over a month's period and was caused by a head gasket to failure. Vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and sent to dealer for repairs. Please provide more information.

6 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2002

I bought this Neon unaware that this is a problem with all Dodge and Plymouth Neons man. Before 1998 , there are multiple reports of head gasket failure and that the company knew this and has done nothing. I have an 800. 00 bill that I feel the manufacturer should pay. They refuse. It is a faulty head gasket their error and they are aware.

7 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2002

Head gasket failures on many of the Dodge and Plymouth Neons and similar makes. Secret recall by Chrysler which should be given to everyone.

8 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2001

Head gasket failed (oil leak) at 40000 miles, this is premature for any car under virtually any conditions and is quite common if complaints filed with the NHTSA are any indication at all. Chrysler became aware of the problem in 1999 and designed a new mls head gasket. As the head gasket was reengineered and there have been many failures of the original design, I think it safe to assume that this is an engineering error. My question is, if this is Chrysler engineering mistake why did I have to pay $597 to repair it, why hasn't Chrysler recalled these engines to fix them at their expense?.

9 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2001

Head gasket failure and rear main oil seal this car has only 36000 miles on it and there are many other owners having or have had the same problem with these cars there is a possibility that oil lleaks from the gasket can ignite.

10 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2000

I was just informed I would have to pay to replace the head gasket.

11 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 08/31/2000

Head gasket already replaced less than 40,000 miles ago. . .

12 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2000

I own a 1997 Plymouth Neon the engine blew due to a head gasket failure. It is to costly for me to afford to repair it. So the car which I am still paying or, sits in my yard untill I can come up with $1,500.

13 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2000

Engine head gasket failure. See Chrysler is aware of this problem and 100s of people have complaints.

14 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2000

Constant loss of oil. Taken to an independent repair shop and stated there was a head gasket failure. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall.

15 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 12/17/1999

Oil is leaking due to head gasket failure. Yh.

16 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 10/10/1999

Head gasket failed prematurely at 65,000 miles. I sued daimler Chrysler in small claims court and was successful because they are aware of defective head gaskets! bring all your service records and NHTSA customer complaint database records (get them from NHTSA, not off internet, for court!).

17 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1999

Consumer has a brake problem. When applying brakes there is noise. Also, engine head gasket had an oil leak, and she took it to the garage. Then, she took vehicle back to dealership. Mechanic replaced head gasket. Brake drum was pitted, and mechanic told her that nothing was wrong. Finally, passenger's airbag panel was bulging on the dashboard. There were no lights on the airbag modular.

18 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 03/23/1999

I had the head gasket replaced in March and it is now going out again. Every time I have to get it repaired it costs me $500. 00.

19 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 01/29/1999

The headgasket has been replaced once already. Investigation of another oil leak detected that the head gasket had failed again. Further investigation, a cracked head. Chrysler has offered to replace the engine and has requested that I pay a deductible.

20 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Head gasket failure,not driven @time,19 days out of warranty !!!.



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