Table 1 shows 14 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1999 Dodge Neon. The number one most common problem is related to the engine oil leaking (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine (seven problems).
I purchased the car brand new and it currently has 44,000 miles. Engine now leaks large amounts of oil, so badly that I am adding 1-2 quarts 3 times a week. Problem was found to be the head gasket and estimates for repair range from 700-1200. 00. Read details...
Head gasket has been diagnosed as bad on my car that has had the oil changed every 3000 miles and these are highway miles. Told that this is a common problem with Neons Read details...
I was driving home on an interstate from work when there was a pop from beneath the hood and the car began to run rough and the check engine light came on. I continued to drive home and took the vehicle to the mechanic in the morning and was told that the head gasket had blown and would cost Read details...