Engine Head Gasket Failure Problems of Dodge Neon - part 1

I made a short trip to a local store and large amounts of smoke started coming from the front of my car. The car was overheating and I had to stop and pull over. The car had to be towed to the dealership. The car had a head gasket failure. Which cost $920 to repair. Although the vehicle is old (1997), it only has 39,000 miles on it and it is ridiculous for something like this to happen to car with such low mileage. I have done quite a bit of research online to find that several Neon owners have had this same problem. The 1995-1997 models have been predominantly affected by this problem. I contacted Chrysler about this and they will take no responsibility for this.

See all problems of the 1997 Dodge Neon 🔎.

The vehicle's head gasket failed although it only had 44000 miles on it.

Without warning vehicle stalled, causing the driver to pull off the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that engine head gasket failed, causing the engine to malfunction.

See all problems of the 1998 Dodge Neon 🔎.

I own a 1997 Dodge Neon - a model (and apparently, the Dodge brand itself) that has a reputation for blowing head gaskets at about 60,000 miles because of a poor composite material the gaskets were made out of. Just today, I found the tell-tale sign of fluid mixture (oil in my coolant lines) that indicates a head gasket failure. I called Chrysler and explained my situation, and the customer service rep told me that based on my car's year and the mileage (approx 54800), there was nothing they could do. I've scoured the internet and found countless tales of "secret warranties" and "customer goodwill money. . Read more...

The vehicle's head gasket failed and caused oil to leak. The consumer had to refill the vehicle with oil often. The dealerships mechanic is aware of the problem but did not resolve the problem. Please provide any additional information.

See all problems of the 1999 Dodge Neon 🔎.

Head gasket failure as well as other oil leaks on 98 Dodge Neon.

The vehicle has had the head gasket replaced on this vehicle once. The repair was done when the vehicle only had 24000 miles on it. The vehicle is now in need of pistons, that are broken in the engine. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.

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I purchased this vehicle 5-15-03 and noticed an oil leak the size of a 50 cent piece every time the vehicle was driven. When purchasing I asked if the head gasket problems had been taken care of on Neon's, and was told it is not an issue anymore. I had an oil change today 7-18-03 and was told that I needed a new head gasket and it was an often done repair at a cost of $700. 00! after researching on the internet and finding hundreds of complaints about head gasket failure on this particular model, I am more than slightly displeased that Dodge, knowing of the problem, and even having a service bulletin out regarding this very problem is interested in taking care of it's owners, I will not be buy a Dodge, Chrysler, or Plymouth ever again!.

Replaced head gasket in 2000 and now need to replace head gasket again in 2003.

See all problems of the 1996 Dodge Neon 🔎.

Head gasket failure.

The consumer saw oil leaking from the vehicle. The dealership informed the consumer that the problem pertained to a head gasket failure. The mechanic did not resolve the problem. On June 3rd 2002, the consumer had to have the transmission re-built. The main gear had a crack in the casting and started to loose teeth. The consumer noticed the casing of the transmission was wet. The heads of the engine were warped. The dealers in both case only changed the gasket and not checking to see if the head was warped. When the vehicle was cold in the morning, it wouldn't engage in reverse for up to 30 seconds, then clunks in hard and if driving when still cold, it seemed to shift in and out of gear. (and shifts hard from 2nd to 3rd and over revs in 2nd prior to shifting).

The consumer has replaced 3 head gaskets since the vehicle was purchased. The last blown gasket caused irreparable damage to the engine.

Purchased car in October or 1996. Replaced head gasket in 1998 due to oil leaking in spark plugs. Then again in 2001. Now 2003 and oil in spark plugs again.

My 1996 Dodge Neon had two head gasket failures to date now. The first was repaired 29,000 miles ago, and now, at 89,000 miles, I had another head gasket fail on me. The car is also peeling paint excessively. Instead of under ten years old, the car looks over twenty years old!.

Engine. Headgasket failure moderate to severe oil leakage.

96 Neon 1b3es47cxtd699675 head gasket replaced at 18,000.

Head gasket failure at 60000 service tech claims a large portion of the same vehicles are coming in with the same problem. He warned me of this even before he pulled the car in. This shop does not do head gasket service, so he had nothing to gain by pointing that out to me.

My 98 Neon has a failed head gasket contacted a local dealership and was told only original owner and under 70,000 miles was considered for assistance by Chrysler on repair. I was told to call back on Monday (I called on a Saturday) to speak with the service manager for more assistance on the matter. I was also given a quote for repair and even told by the parts person that they keep the gasket package in stock due to the known issue. The quote was $124 for the gasket package (parts) and $336 labor plus tax. I would like to know why Chrysler has not been required to issue a recall on this well known problem. Judy & jeremy ambrose dt.

We are upset because the head gasket should not be a regular problem. We were told that all the garages do all day long is replace head gaskets. My brother-in-law buys cars at auctions and he told us that dealer will not even buy Neons because they are noted for the head gasket going out. We were also told that there may be a recall on this. I am wanting info about this problem with your vehicle.

Head gasket failed due to warping.

Head gasket failure due to unknown manufacture defect. Dt.

While driving vehicle was overheating and leaking oil, consumer replaced thermostat which sufficed for 2 months, but vehicle stalled out completely, vehicle taken to dealer. Dealer informed consumer of a blown head gasket, this was the second gasket that was replaced which was installed by recall.

Head gasket was replaced at 35,000 miles; engine is leaking fluids again. Front struts were repaced under warranty; are broken again. I never got the first recall on anything. Are you folks even noticing the number of bad head gaskets.

The head gasket failed which caused the vehicle to stall, the dealer replaced the head gasket, however after 2103 miles the head gasket failed again. Ph. The transmission pan was leaking fluid and the wiper blades was replaced.

3rd time head gasket has failed. White smoke burning from under hood.

I bought this pile of c. . . 2 years ago and had to replace the transmission with 38000 miles on it . Now the head gasket has failed. I was about to give the dealer $800 to repair it when the told me the engine has a crack in it. Now it will be $3500. 00 for a new engine. It only has 71000 miles on it . And Chrysler doesnt care that this is quite possily the worst car ever made. It ranks right up there with a yugo and a pinto.

Replaced 3 head gaskets in 1997 Dodge Neon. Fewer than 33,000 miles at replacement of third head gasket.

I have gotten the head gasket replaced twice in a span of a year and a half.

Engine leaks oil and runs rough. Consumer had to add 2 1/2 quarts of oil to engine less than 1600 miles. Gasket has failed twice once at 36,000 miles and 83,000 miles. Currently, at 110,000 miles was failing again.

Engine head gasket failed with less that 60,000 miles, head gasket replacement which came from Dodge, was entirely different type and style of head gasket, giving the appearance that Dodge knew there was a problem with the original type gasket.

Numerous complaints of head gasket failure on this model car. Please consider a recall.

I have a 1999 Dodge Neon. I took it to my local Chrysler dealserhsip on 04/11/2001 because I noticed that there was an oil leak. They told me that the problem with my car was the head gasket. They said the cost of repairs would be around $700. Under their "goodwill policy" they said that they would cover half of the repairs. I refused. I have found numerous complaints as well as an abundance of information pertaining to the Dodge Neon head gasket failure. This is an issue that Chrysler must rectify. Their "goodwill policy" is nothing but a scam to cover their fautly workmanship.

Vehicle expereincing a oil leakages due to a head gasket failure. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and not covered under a mfr's recall. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

This car has been nothing but problems since day one. I have talked to other Neon owners who have also had to have the head gaskets replaced. I talked to two different mechanics who have said this ought to be recalled because of the number of problems.

Vehicle needs to have head gasket replaced.