Table 1 shows 23 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Dodge Neon. The number one most common problem is related to the engine oil leaking (41 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine head gasket failure (30 problems).
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Neon. The headlights and high beams are very dim. The bulbs were replaced; however, the lights remained dim. Oil was placed in the vehicle, but then leaked onto the ground, causing the oil warning indicator light to illuminate intermittently. Read details...
I made a short trip to a local store and large amounts of smoke started coming from the front of my car. The car was overheating and I had to stop and pull over. The car had to be towed to the dealership. The car had a head gasket failure. Which cost $920 to repair. Read details...
Oil leakage, head gasket replaced 2x in 1997, again head gasket is blown, cam and transmission leakage also. Car has always leaked a bit of oil daily; however, oil changes every 2000 miles coupled with weekly level checks maintained ability to drive vehicle. Read details...