Engine Head Gasket Leaking Problems of Dodge Neon - part 2

Kept having a leake. Took in vehicle to be serviced, tire to be rotated. Car inspected, and they noticed engine head gasket was leaking, coming from the o-rings.

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While driving at approximately 45mph a bubbling noise was heard. Engine had blown head gaskets. Had no prior warning of problems. Towed to dealership for repairs. Head gaskets were leaking again.

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Similar complaints have already been filed wit regards to oil leaks at the head gasket. Attempted repair were made approx. 1 1/2 months after leak was discovered. Two attempts to replace the leaking gasket were made by a lisenced mechanic. After these attempts were made, it was recommended that I take it to the dealer for repair.

Engine head gasket oil leak. Multiple garagemen indicate majority of Neons have same problem.

Original and replaced head gasket both leaked oil.

Orginally motor mounts were broken, repairs were made. In addition, engine head gaskets were leaking and needed to be replaced. No extended warranty. Dealer indicated that can remedy problem but at owner's expense. Provide further information.

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Head gasket leaking.

I had the head gasket oil leak repaired at an independent mechanic's shop (a certified mechanic) after the several dealers were booked solid. I couldn't wait to have the repair done two weeks later. Now, only a year after the repair was done, the same repair needs done again. From what several dealers have told me, many Neons develop this head gasket leak and need repair. My car was only two and 1/2 years old when the head gasket went. I don't understand why Chrysler has not recalled the cars to have it fixed. It has been very costly to me. I again have to have the repair done next Wednesday.

Engine head gasket is leaking oil. Consumer contacted dealer.

After only 70000 miles the Dodge Neon has a leaking head gasket. Through converstations discovered that this seems to be a common problem. Is there a recall in the works? thanks, damien.

We have been told by several mechnics that the head gasket leaking on Dodge Neons is a common problem.

Head gaskets leaking had to be repalced at47272 problem started at 28000 miles stockton Dodge kept telling nothing was wrong untill I was losing a qt of oil a week and power failure ws getting worse and has continued every sence. Engine power flatens out I have no exceloration ability during that time engine surges which causes the car to lose slow down while at high speeds. Gas mileage has droped to 1/2 the normal rate of 300 miles per tank of gas. Howeling noise from newly installed transmission at 20-30 mph and again at 55-65 mph.

Owner noticed vehicle was leaking oil. When taken to dealership, found problem to be with the engine head gasket leaking oil. The problem has been reported to the dealership. The problem has not been corrected. Vehicle is not under warranty.

When the vehicle was purchased with head gaskets leaking oil, oil has been changed, problem still exists, manufacturer not aware of the problem, dealer contacted and no warranty, consumer's expense for repairs.

E98012; defective head gasket had a leak, causing the oil to leak, resulting in an underhood fire. Dealer replaced the head gasket. Dealer cannot determine the problem.

My vehicle was purchased in Feb. 1996. Within one year it had been recalled and serviced for several reasons. The first incident was the fuel pump module. The amount of gas on the reading revealed 1/4 of the tank still full, however the tank was actually empty. Also within that year I began noticing water in the back seat and in the spare wheel well, due to a leak in the rear window seal. Six months later the same vehicle began leaking oil and when serviced it was found to be a head gasket leak. The gasket and it's components were replaced under warranty. In addition to other recalls the vehicle has been serviced regularly. However, within the four years this car has been revealing symptoms that are unbelievable for such short amount of time. It has currently been diagnosed with another faulty head gasket. The vehicle is beyond the three year warranty and is expressing the same symptoms that it has had in the first year. I am searching for answers to remedy this problem or warranties that may apply.

The problem seems to be with the 1995-1998 Neons and the headgasket failing any where from 40000 miles to over 50000;if you go to the website leak Neonheadgaskets. Com or Neon headgaskets you will see how many problems people have had. Daimlerchrysler will not repair the problem for free. They offer a variety of "good will" assistance but I feel with the number of cars and people being affected there should be a recall and the headgaskets fixed free of charge. I was amazed at how many people had the same problem. I had to fix other things that were related to the headgasket leak and all they would authorize was $300 assistance while I have to pay over $550. Please investigate. They would not even let me speak to the owner or district manager.

I have had 2 head gaskets leak in this vehicle with oil leaking on the engine block. One was replaced under warranty. It has now happened again. I know of many other Neons with the same problems. Appears Dodge knows of the problem based on their service bulletins. A fire hazard exists with oil leaking on the engine block.

My head gasket was leaking and has recently made my car start to overheat. My speedometer has also not been working since about 2 months after I bought the car and I have taken it in to be repaired approximately 5 times and it is still not working correctly.

Engine head gaskets are leaking oil due to aluminum engine which could result in engine failure. Please give any further.

I found out about a possible head gasket problem when I took my car to an auto repair shop for another service. The repair man was going to change my transmission fluid/pan but then discovered that the seal to the pan on the head gasket may be leaking, but the pan was sealed with some type of sealant that he could not remove it. Also, we were told that there are defects in the airbags and they were supposed to have been recalled, but I have never gotten any information pertaining to this "very important" issue. Also, the paint on my car is literally falling off in patches. It appears to only be the only color (purpleish/blue) of the Neon's that the paint is coming off. My car (keep in mind only 2yrs old) actually looks like a spotted cow. I can take my finger and peel the paint off with ease. There are cars that are 10yrs older than my 97 and the paint looks 100 times better! Dodge is also aware of this "bad paint" but they want to charge $300 to get it re-painted--the exact same color??!!! Dodge should replace the paint free of charge on all these models with this color paint. It makes me not even want to drive my 2 yr old car with paint missing from front,back,side to side.

The head gasket leaked oil, the dealer replaced it, however the problem recurred.

Engine head gaskets were leaking fluid. Tires would make noises when turning. Took vehicle in for repairs on tires & had the head gaskets replaced. Repairs on tires have been done at least 3 times. Problem was not resolved.

While driving engine head gasket leaks. Please provide any further information.

Leaking head gasket is a safety concern to the driver. Yh.

Our problem is with the Neons headgasket leaking. As many Neon are owned why doesn't Dodge do something about these cars leaking. I run a garage and we have done about 25 head gasket jobs on these cars. This is crazy! these cars have low mileage for a car but are out of warranty. I know that Dodge redesigned these gaskets. But why don't they recall them. It is crazy to have a car with less than 40,000 miles on it & have to replace the head gasket. These same cars are the same as the talons,eclispes, and other with the same engine problems just different names. Problem with the lifters also. Dodge has remade lifters because so many problems with the old design. Take a car with less than 50,000 on it & it needs a valves replaced. Old valves will not close properly. Just went through this with a talon. Got valves from 2 different dealers 1 set new style other set old style. They do not interchange if using new style have to change the crank and the cam shaft so they can work together. This needs to be checked into. Guess Dodge is trying to keep this quiet. Thank god for 1 honest parts man. It seems all 2. 0 suffer from this. Then the consumer or in our case the garage has to fork out 1000. 00 of $$$$$to fix problem that is Dodges problem.

Had car less than year , found out week after gas gauge doesnt work,head gasket leak which means there is a massive oil leak breaks have been replaced twice within a years time its terrible on gas milage.

Engine head gaskets has a leak that is causing oil to get on the engine. The dealer has been contacted.

Consumer noticed oil on the driveway. Took vehicle in for service. Head gasket was leaking oil and needed to be replaced.

Engine head gasket is leaking an excessive amount of oil.

Engine head gasket is leaking oil, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Rear seal on engine head gasket is leaking oil, causing the engine to become defective.