Gasoline Engine problems of the 1997 Dodge Neon

17 problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2002

While driving average speed 40 mph, the head gasket ruptured, with a major leak. The owner was informed this by a mechanic. Please provide details. Ts.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2002

The spark plugs that are in the car was done illegally. And I have tried to contact the dealership numerous times and not have had a respond. I have been leaving messages for 1 wk. Dt.

3 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2002

Mine is the same complaint as the other 200 that I have read. Its a recurring problem in all 97 Neons. Mr.

4 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2002

No summary listed for above vehicle.

5 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2002

No summary listed for above vehicle.

6 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2001

I can not believe there hasn't been any recalls on this car for the engine, with the number of complaints you have listed. When I got this car it started with cylinder # 1 misfiring, then the r & r compressor was faulty, power steering pump was loose, the fan relay switch blew and now after my last payment the head cracks and cylinder # 2 doesn't hold enough pressure. I haven't had a pleasant experiance with my Dodge Neon.

7 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2001

Consumer can see oil dripplets on engine and on frame , and small puddles of oil on ground under vehicle.

8 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2000

Consumer has to constantly fill up oil. When parking and moving one can see oil on ground.

9 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2000

No summary.

10 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2000

Only had car for 2 1/2 years, shouldn,t be having thse problems. No safety defect listed in summary.

11 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 12/20/1999

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

12 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 08/17/1999

Mechanic advsd of problem w/head gasket on Neon & to call Chrysler. Chrys paid 50% of charge, but now pay 100%. Dealer advsd of problem w/orig vendor producing faulty head gasket. Contact Chrysler for assistance.

13 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 07/12/1999

Mechanic said it was a commom problem. No safety defect mentione din summary.

14 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/10/1999

This car was overlooked as a severe problem at spitzer Dodge. They thought they fixed it. Problem started again about 1 month later. Another dealership fixed it was the computer took 3. 5 hrs to work on. That was on 03/12/99. On 09/30/99 the same problem developed.

15 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/15/1998

No summary listed for this vehicle.

16 Gasoline Engine problem

This car need to be recalled. If this many Neon owners are having head gasket problems, then diamlerchrysler needs to get involved and fix it's mistake. No safety defect listed in summary.

17 Gasoline Engine problem

No description.

Engine Oil Leaking problems	41
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems	30
Blown Head Gasket problems	24
Gasoline Engine problems	22
Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems	20
Engine problems	19
Engine Cooling System problems	9
Car Stall problems	5
Vehicle Overheat problems	5
Cooling Fan problems	5
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	3
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems	3