Five problems related to vehicle overheat have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Safety/emissions reprt states recall on my vehicle/ defect number: dr-1158. The solid state fan relay may fail because of heat rellated electrical over stress causing the fan to stop and the vehicle to over heat.
The vehicle overheated without warning.
Dash warning light came on, and then car overheated, consumer pulled over, and vehicle would not start again. Had to be towed.
While driving in city vehicle started overheating. Stopped for a little while to let the vehicle cooldown. Started up again and it worked fine. Then, it happened again two days later. Contacted dealer , vehicle was not under warranty. Took it to a local mechanic. He looked at it, and said that there was an engine head gasket problem.
The car has been over heating and cutting off for the past three years. The company has only put a patch on the problem. The car has been in the shop about 13 times for the problem. I feel that this car is a safty factor and is very dangerous.