Blown Head Gasket Problems of Dodge Neon - part 1

Head gasket blown. Large oil/fuel leaks and/or contamination throughout engine compartment, including captured in motor-mount bay acting as a resevoir dam. Google alone demonstrates some 111,000 reported "neon head-gasket" items with a majority percentage sampled showing as problems with the head-gasket! please help! not only is this an expensive item ($450) to replace, but it is a critical safety issue!.

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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. As of 2/05, oil leaking profusely via passenger portion of engine gasket. Mechanic confirms blown head gasket, says this is a known defect of the Neons as a whole. I have chosen to not repair head gasket at my expense at this time. I purchased vehicle new in oct. 1996, as a new year Neon for 1997. I maintained the vehicle meticiously, and both the body and interior are in excellent condition (body has no rust). Car has 88,000 miles currently. I am very disappointed in Dodge's lack of concern and responsibility in producing a quality car. I bought this new and had hope to transfer it to my daughter who will be leaving for college soon. Replacing a headgasket twice should assure me, the buyer, that I can maintain my car without suddenly finding out this was a damaged vehicle from the get go, and now I have to find alternate transportation to work while I set time aside to quickly find another car. Shame on Dodge!.

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Engine started leaking oil and head gasket was replaced in 1999. Now the engine is leaking oil again and mechanics have said the head gasket is blown again.

The head gasket is blown. This is the second 1998 Neon I have owned that has had to have the head gasket replaced.

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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 approximately $700 to repair. I was also told that it was uncommon for a head gasket to fail at 68,000 miles and that all the engine's fluids would need to be changed. I had the vehicle repaired and have noticed that now it consumes around 1 quart of oil between oil changes(3,000 mi).

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While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle was leaking oil from underneath. Engine head gasket blewout.

While driving the head gasket blew and caused oil to leak. The dealer was notified.

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the head gasket blew causing the vehicle to overheat and die out. Ts.

My daughter just turned 16 and bought a used 1997 Dodge Neon with 60,000 miles. The dealer told her of what had been done and replaced. One of his selling points was a new head gasket had been installed. Well it's been just over the 3 month, 3000 miles and the head gasket blew, spilling oil all over the highway. I went to the web, and to my horror this has happened to alot of people. The roads are being made hazardous with slippery oil and people are getting ripped off by a badly designed engine. Chrysler should recall them. I know you are well aware of the problem and hope your agency can make Chrysler recall this accident waiting to happen.

While driving vehicle started to overheat then smoke. Dealer determined headgasket had blown.

Head gasket blew at 60,000 miles. Fortunately, my cousin is a claims adjuster for an extended warranty group. I was told to go to Chrysler and remind them of the others that they have reimbursed for these damages and it worked. Chrysler paid for the repairs, all though it was not easy. I got the run around and an ear full of lies. But, in the end they paid. Don't take no for an answer. They have to fix it.

Vehicle was leaking so much oil that consumer had to add oil about 3 times a week. Contacted dealer, and the dealer noted that engine head gasket had blowen.

Engine head gasket blewout, causing engine to leak. Had part replaced, but problem reoccurred. Dealer contacted.

Head gasket blewout, causing it to ruin the engine.

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Vehicle had been using a lot of oil, had vehicle inspected, and was told by mechanic that head gasket was blown. Vehicle not repaired yet.

Engine head gasket blewout. Vehicle had 34000 miles on it. Dealership is aware of problem.

The head gasket blew at 41000 on a car that is only 2 years old. I have researched that daimlerchrysler is aware of the problem, but refuses to recall the part.

Head gaskets blewout while driving. Had noticed leaking of fluid. Took vehicle to 3 different mechanics. One did not know cause. The other indicated that head gaskets needed to be replaced.

Head gasket is blown on car that has only 38000 miles.

Head gasket blew and repaired through local dealer. We were told this was an on going problem with this model. We contacted the main office and got nowhere. We were told it's not a recall so we can't help you. The customer service rep. Was very rude and hung up on us. It cost us over $600. 00 for the repair. If this is an ongoing problem Dodge needs to be resposible. We were very loyal Dodge owners but from now on we are not. There is a TSB on this but we were told if it's not a recall we cannot help you. This needs to be addressed. Nlm.

Headgasket is blown,.

Head gasket blew out. Dealer replaced head gasket, but an independent dealer told consumer head gasket was not replaced. Also, dealer wanted to replace transmission/transmission pan and flywheel. Vehicle not in condition to be driven.

Vehicle was leaking oil from underneath. Head gasket blewout. Dealership was aware of problem.

After only 32,000 miles, head gasket blew causing oil leakage. This is an ongoing problem with the 97 Dodge Neon. It must be recalled.

Noticed oil leaking. Took to dealer and was told that head gasket blewout.

On Sunday July 23, 2000, I was on my way home from a restaurant with my family, I came up to an intersection and stopped. After aproximately 10 seconds at the stop light, I noticed the air conditioner began blowing hot air. I immediately glanced at the temperature guage in the car. It had risen to aproximately 3/4 of the way toward the red mark. I immediately turned the ac off and then turned the heat on as to not raise the heat anymore than what it already was. I was within a mile of my mechanics , so I drove over there and dropped off the car. On the next day, my mechanic called me to tell me that my head gasket had blown. He then told me that these cars were known for this particular problem. I then called smithfield Dodge ( where I bought the car ) they gave me the service manager and he told me that they were having alot of problems with the head gaskets on the Neons. He told me to call the complaints line at Dodge/Chrysler and that even though it was no longer under warranty that they would probably repair it for free as they were on the verge of a recall with these cars. My wife called and left a message with the regional district manager who called me back and tried to strike up a bogus deal with me, offering to fix the car for 544. 00 saying this was the best they were going to do. I had also heard from people over the internet who had also had this problem and they didn't have to pay for their repairs and, they too were also over the warranty. I also heard that this is not the same gasket, they have redesigned it to accomadate the problem. This alone should be recourse for a recall. I still owe two years on this car and I can't afford bills like this. I want a full reimbursement for the work I had done on the car. I have always maintained all my vehicles and kept them all in excellent running condition. This is a problem which is occuring constantly on these vehicles. Check the internet if you don't believe me. People are not happy with Dodge. They're not !.

Temperature gauge alarm went off, warning consumer that vehicle was running hot. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, and mechanic told consumer that head gasket had blown .

Head gasket blew. Oxygen sensor blew. Left rear brake pad fell off and jammed in the drum rendering the vehicle unmovable. Upon inspection, had to replace both drums, both discs, and new pads on front and back both sides. Window seals have failed on the passengers side front window. Water leaks in and air leaks at highway speeds, slows car down immensley and causes more fuel consumption. Driver's side window harshly scratched. Gets worse as time goes by, have seen other Neon's with the same problem. Fuel filter went, causing the entire fuel injection system to have to be replaced.

Neon head gasket blown, had to pay 680$ to have replaced. They should have taken care of this. Please contact me about this, and what should I do. Thank you, robert.

The head gasket blew out in my car as I was driving in town. The oil light came on all of a sudden and I pulled over thinking that I was just low in oil. So I added three quarts and proceeded to drive. The next day it was already low again. This is when I decided that something was wrong. This is a defect in the head gasket and in no way my fault.

Twice the head gasket on this car has blown. The first time the car was at 35,000 miles, just short of the warranty so it was replaced at no cost. The second time the head gasket blew was just 1 1/2 years later and I was quoted between $800-$1,500 to have it repaired again. Chrystler corporation is fully aware that this is a common problem with this make and model. I called a number of dealers when trying to get this car fixed and every dealer said this is a very common problem. More than half the dealers recommended I call chrystler corporation to get assistance with the cost. After raising enough hell with chrystler and the dealership, I was able to get it repaired. I do not want to go through this every year and a half. And I should not have to. . . This is a major, expensive repair and that company should have enough confidence in their product to warranty it.

Head gasket blew on vehicle.

Consumer noticed oil leaking from underneath the car . The head gasket blew out more than on one occasion. Chrysler had known of problems with head gaskets in Neons, and agreed to pay for parts only.

Consumer had taken vehicle for repairs because oil was leaking. Technician told consumer that it was due to the engine head gasket blowing out.

Engin ehead gasket blew out every 6-8 months/ brake caliper collapsed , and instrument panel dead; no assistance from Dodge.