Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 1996 Dodge Neon

Eight problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2001

Loss of oil and white smoke coming from tail pipe. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer of a blown head gasket which was not covered under a recall. Consumer states she has checked with several mechanics and was told head gasket was recalled.

2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 11/28/1999

Oil is leaking bad from the head gasket. . . I see that you already got quite some complaints. . . What about a recall??? oil leaking is close to the manifold. . . Could cause some fire. . . Recall. . .

3 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1999

I understand that there is a rather high number cars on the road that have or have had this issue. This blown head gasket allows engine oil to leakout of the engine down the back of the engine this heated old could ignite and cause a "under hood fire". . . I contacted Chrysler, theblock and on to the exhaust manifold. It looks like under the right conditions y seem unconcerned. Old.

4 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 06/15/1999

My 1996 Dodge Neon has a blown head gasket. This could cause a fire by allowing the oil to make contact with the exhaust manifold. I have done some research to find that there are many cases of this happening to other Neons. It is a design defect and should be recalled by Chrysler.

5 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 04/04/1999

These vehicles need to be recalled now,the head gaskets are defective and they know it, I'm tired of oil flowing out of the back of the engine, all over the exhaust manifold which will cause a fire,, please help.

6 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1999

Due to a defective engine head gasket there is a oil leak coming from the gasket and leaking onto exhaust manifold which may cause a fire. Dealer is aware of problem, but did not receive enough complaints to warrent a recall. Parts unavailable due to backorders.

7 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Egr valve allowed water into hydraulic line, causing brake power assist to fail. This made brake pedal "rock-hard", making it difficult to stop vehicle. Problem occurred sporadically, only under wet driving conditions.

8 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Oil leak by head gasket leaking onto exhaust manifold. Replaced valve cover gasket (rocker arm cover gasket)& problem still exists - fire hazard. Based on info from mechanic Chrysler has faulty head gaskets which have to be replaced by new process head gasket. Need assistance with facilitating repair at dealer. I am also constantly replacing the brakes within less than 7 - 8 mos. Less than everyday use of vehicle should not require 2 brake jobs per year.

Engine Head Gasket Failure problems	62
Engine Oil Leaking problems	48
Engine problems	45
Gasoline Engine problems	37
Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems	27
Blown Head Gasket problems	24
Radiator problems	9
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	8
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	5
Car Stall problems	4
Loud Engine Noise problems	4
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems	4