Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 1998 Dodge Neon - part 1

The oil light would come on and oil would leak out of the vehicle. After trying to start the vehicle the engine does not connect at first, has to try at least two times before it will start. Dealer stated it could be either the starter or the engine.

Consumer noticed oil leaking from head gasket. Vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the head gasket and the head bolts.

Vehicle was parked in the driveway and oil was leaking from underneath the hood area. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealership for analysis.

1998 Dodge Neon hs 2 door model has had an oil leak for approx. 6 months. Took it to the shop today and was told it was a blown head gasket. Shop owner told me of 4 other Neons he has had to service for the same blown head gasket and that Neon owners are lucky if their car hits 40,000 miles without this problem. I know 2 other people with Neons and they have had this problem also. I was told this would cost me 550. 00 to fix. It is in the process of being fixed right now, but I feel a recall needs to be done to solve this.

The head gasket cylinder was defective. * mr engine oil leaked at the rear corner of the cylinder head because the passage seal failed. The dealer replaced the factory gasket with a Chrysler newly developed multi-layer steal cylinder head gasket. The consumer requested reimbursement. Scc.

I bought my vehicle new with less than 50 miles on it. I haven't had any major problems with the vehicle until I reached 80,000 miles. At this time I noticed a qt. Oil loss at my oil change (every 3000 miles). I called my father whom is a auto mechanic to see what the possibilities where. He advised me to inspect the drives side, after outboard portion on my engine where the head and block bolt together, for and oil leak. This is where my mothers 1996 Neon is leaking oil from. And sure enough, this is the exact spot where my engine is leaking oil from. The dealership was notifed. I was told for $900. 00 and some odd dollards my car could be repaired. Dt.

Consumer states the engine is leaking oil from the head engine gasket. Dealer has been notified. Consumer mentioned is only 19000 miles for this kind of problem. Please provide any further information. Ts.

Found oil leaking from engine, when inspected it was found to have blown head gasket. Dealer performed repair for warrantie cost plus oil change charge. Wanted to report as hopefully if there is enough complaints there will be a recall ordered.

Engine head gasket has been leaking oil. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

Oil light remains illuminated due to oil leakage from head gaskets. Please give any further details.

Gasket ripped and caused oil to leak out. Gasket was repaced. On July 27th, ripped again and caused motor to seize up. Please provide any further information.

Consumer took vehicle for repairs, and mechanic noticed that it was leaking oil. Dealership was aware of problem.

Oil leak. Took vehicle to mechanic, and they stated that head gasket needed replacing. Cause unknown. Please provide any further information.

Excessive oil leaking at head gasket, too low mileage for this to be happening.

Vehicle was leaking oil for about 3-4 weeks. Consumer called dealer, and they knew exactly what problem was. It seemed to be a common problem that hasn't reached an investigation.

At first, the oil leak was very little and as time went on, I began to notice a lot of oil on the ground. I took it to two different repair shops and they told me that the problem is the leak on the head gasket due to manufacturers bad design. Why isn't there a recall for this problem?.

Faulty head gasket at only 54,400 miles seems odd for a 1998 vechicle. I bought it used in nashville and on the first oil change an oil leak problem was descovered and fixed via warenty. This may be the same component.

Whenever putting oil in to gas tank it will leak right to the ground. Mechanic told consumer that head gasket was shot, and needed to be replaced. There is a service bulletin on problem.

After numerous oil changes, engine check light suddenly started flashing while on expressway and car lurched, then shut down completely. At dealership I was informed that engine threw a rod through the oil pan. I'm convinced this is related to the numerous complaints of the head gasket in the engine, since they all seem to have oil leaks in common.

Went in for regular service and they noticed a oil leak coming from the head gasket. Contacted dealer.

Oil leaking from head gasket. Per carmax service mechanic "gasket defective". Oil dye test performed to verify repair. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****743020.

Consumer took car to dealer for routine check up, and dealer did not see an oil leak, but when consumer took vehicle to a private mechanic, he noticed an oil leak.

There was oil leaking from the outside. Vehicle was taken to dealer ,and was told the head gaskets needed to be replaced. Consumer took vehicle in to dealer, and dealer was to cover the cost to have valves and springs in the motor replaced. However, warranty expired because vehicle exceeded the required mileage.

The vehicle was parked in garage overnight. Next day noticed an oil leak on floor. Took vehicle to private mechanic & was informed it was engine head gaskets that caused the leakage. Contacted dealership & was informed new vehicles have corrected, but different type/style of head gaskets. Head gaskets are yet to be repaired.

Upon investigation of an oil leak under the hood of my 1998 Dodge Neon I was informed that the problem was a defective head gasket and sending unit. When I called the local Dodge dealership, marietta Dodge, inc. , 701 cobb parkway south, marietta, GA 30062, (770-424-6601) I was told that this was a common problem and since my auto was not over 80,000 miles the part would be replaced. However, when I arrived for service I was told that the 36,000 mile warrantee was expired so the part could not be replaced free of charge. I feel that the part is a manufacture defect and should be covered regardless of the 36,000 mile warrantee, especially since it did not show up until that particular warrantee was already expired. I see that this problem has been addressed in service bulletin # 090899 and 090997. I feel there should be a recall on these parts since the failure of such cuts down on compression and gas milage making the Neon an undesirable automobile. I was informed by the technician that found the source of the leak that his company sees two to three automobiles with this same problem per week. He is the one that advised me to check on a recall since it seems to be a common problem. I have also experienced problems with defective seals that were replaced free of charge after my rear floorboard was getting soaked everytime there was a heavy rain. Air conditioner odor which was addressed and treated but not depleated (service bulletin #241197). I also am experiencing brake squeal and groans (service bulletin #051097). I would like to know what my recourse is? where do I go, what do I say, how do I get these problems taken care of before I run out of time?.

Noticed oil leaking from under engine. Took vehicle to an independent repair shop. Consumer was informed that there was a blown head gasket/a warped engine head , and a blown seal crankshaft. Dealer performed repairs under warranty, and consumer wanted to report this incident to NHTSA.

Oil leak at 42,000 took to dealership told nothing wrong it was over flow. Still leaking oil called and they have no record of bring car in. Called again to see if there was a recall on car dealership said they have no problems with this make and modle of car. I have talked with 15 other Neon owners and every one of them have the same problem. Somethings need to be done I do not have 600. 00 to fix the car and feel that the manf. Needs to fix my car at no cost to me. This a problem that most everyone with this veh. Has thank you.

My car had leaked oil, very little for awhile, I had planned to put in the shop after I received my tax return check. Well I couldn't wait, for the small leak had turned into a huge leak. It is at the shop right now, and I had been told that it is the head gasket. I have heard of all to the familiar cases like this. Something needs to be done. Why isn't there a recall on such a problem?.

Oil leaking form under engine. Took vehicle to an indepentent repair shop. Consumer was informed that there was a blown head gasket/ a warped engine head, and a blown seal crankshaft. Dealer performed repairs under warranty, and consumer wanted to report this incident to NHTSA.

Vehicle was leaking oil. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer determined that valve seals were leaking. Consumer felt engine could overheat and catch on fire.

Noticed oil leaking from under vehicle while traveling at highway speed, vehicle overheated.

The head gasket seal and the right rear oil seal leaked. The mechanic stated that this has been a problem in many Dodge Neons.

Oil was leaking from under vehicle. After dealer inspected vehicle it was determined that head gaskets nedded to be replaced. Please provide additional information.

Vehicle is leaking oil from head gaskets.

Blown head gasket caused oil leak at 33k miles. Nlm.