Engine Problems of Dodge Neon - part 2

Being repaired at a dealership. They don't seem to think there is a problem nation wide with the gaskets.

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I contacted Chrysler daimler 800-992-1997, I was told that there is no repair assistance or recall. Although the service bulletin shows an upgrade and a change in the head gasket and additional installation requirements to be made. This became known in 1998, 1 year after my vehicle was built. This seems likely to be a defect and quality issue.

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Head gasket has been leaking from engine, and dealership was aware of problem.

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I do not know when the head gasket started leaking. I only found out about it 2/01. It turns out almost all owners of 95-98 Neon's have had head gasket problems and Chrysler has a case by case method of helping which is not fair. Head gaskest should last the life of the car. I contacted them three times about this and have been turned down each time.

Bad head gasket /and car losing oil , I was eventually putting 2 quarts in a week. Repair man said this was his 25th Dodge , Neon with this problem. He called dealer to see if there was a recall.

The head gasket went out of my '97 Neon only 45 days after the extended warranty expired. I called the 800 # on the warranty card and they pretty much hung up the phone on me saying there was nothing they could do about it. I have done some investigating and it seems this is a very common error with this car, even the dealer told me it was a problem. It cost me $678. 00 to repair a dealer design fault.

I have driven this car for three years and it blows a head gasket at 60k costing a $1000 to repair. There are many others who have posted complaints on the web but not here.

Faulty head and gasket causing major oil loss, left turn signal turn on when brake is pressed. Back up lights don't work.

Head gasket went out in vehicle and Chrysler says that it is not their problem. Vehicle is only 2 yrs and should not have this problem. Chrysler stated that they know this is a common defect in Neons?trunck will not remain open with out support. Chrysler says this is normal?it falls even on level ground. Too many problems for such a new vehicle.

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Blown head gasket.

Replacement of head gasket with only 19k miles.

The headgasket and camshaft seal failed at 37687 miles which is clearly premature . The estimated repairs plus the necessary towing charge were in excess of $600 . After a complaint by telephone the warranty was extended by daimler Chrysler to cover the full amount. I am filing this complaint not for my own benefit ,since my cost of repair was covered , but to provide documentation for an investigation of this problem.

I learned of my head gasket problem about a week ago, I was shocked because my car is only five years old, I just paid it off, and the warranty expired not even two months ago. I have an appointment to take it back to the dealer next week, that was the soonest I could get. I expect them to cover it 100% especially after finding your website and reading about how many other people had the same problem w/ their 1996 Neon. I was curious as to if anyone has taken legal action in this matter?ak.

Defective motor mounts broke at 6,000 miles of wear. Dealer notified, and made repairs. Please feel free to provide any further on this matter.

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Needs new head gasket at 62,000 miles. Paint is fogging up on the back for no reason. This is ridiculous and I see that there are many others complaining os similiar nature. The problem with the steering column going out is a major problem. That needs to be dealt with immediately along with the head gasket. This is a seriously issue and needs to be dealt with immediately.

I heard alot of head gasgets on 95-99 Neon have failed and chysler has paid to repair them even when they are out of warenty. When I called them they acted like they never heard of the problem before I talked to the dealer and they just blew me of to . My bill was $900. 00. I can't belive there was not a recall when so many head gasgets have failed.

Went to start vehicle in the mornings and it sound like something was clogging the engine. Looked underneath the vehicle and noticed puddle of oil. Contacted the dealer, who was aware of the problem.

Drove vehicle into an independent repair shop for routine oil service, and was informed that vehicle experienced a blown head gasket. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall.

Chrysler knows that there is a defect in the head gasket and has "secret warranty" which Chrysler has extended the warranty up to 5 years/100,000 miles. It is difficult to get dealers to honor this warranty.

Apparently, the head gasket situation is a manufacturer's defect. At 66k miles, I cannot understand why I now have to replace the entire fan unit becuase "it is worn out. " the manufacturer's maintenance book has no mention of such replacement at 66k--I think that had I been on a major highway and this would have happened, there could have been unnecessary injuries due to unexpected "cheaply" made parts. -- never again will I buy a Chrysler/Dodge car.

I called a local dealer and they told me that the recall for the 1998 Dodge Neon sohc for the head gasket was no longer honored by Dodge, I have since found this to be false. I just want this taken care of and feel they should fix it for free. There is a rumor that Chrysler has a 5 year/ 100,000 mile warranty out for this problem in particular. Thanks, clyde and myhia hubble.

This car has been driven under normal condtions for approximately 18000 miles. I just don't see the head gasket becoming damaged after this amount of driving.

Head gasket was first replaced about 2 years ago, I am having it replaced for the 2nd time now.

Dodge Neon engine head gaskets are known to leak - manufacturer will not reimburse owners for repair of a known defect. My cost was $1004.

The dealership told me they were aware of the problem with the head gasket . At the time mine was being repaired there were 2 other Neons in the shop with the same problem. This was stated by the service manager mark mendez. He also stated that this was a common problem with Neons that were produced before 1999 . My car needed work done after my 3 year/36000 mile warranty expired.

Like so many others, the head gasket on my young Neon has blown. I have also had problems with brakes squealing, power steering locking up in wet weather and the turn signal now only works when it feels like it. The radio had to be replaced the first year I owned the car - and it took the dealer nearly a month to get that done.

Engine head gasket has not been changed yet as of June 26, 2000.

Premature failure of engine head gasket.

Dodge Neon has serious problems with engine head gaskets- attempts to repair them ( 4 x's in just 7000 miles ) were futile- Chrysler should recall these vehicles.

Oil is splattering out of engine. Consumer has to continually put oil in vehicle. Chrsler told consumer to go to an authorized chrsler dealer.

Head gasket and valve cover leak at 40k miles; several mechanics claim this is a common problem for Neons due to defective parts. Why hasn't there been a recall? why must the consumer pay for manufactuer defects?.

The head gasket on my Dodge Neon needed to be replaced a second time at only 76,000 miles. (conveniently out of warranty). I know several other people that have had this same problem. Dodge has been contacted but no reply has been given.

We would like to know if there has been any recall problems with the 1996 Dodge Neon due to head gasket problems.

Consumer noticed an oil leaak. Took car to dealer, and dealer said that head gasket needed to be replaced.

While driving there is a space between the motor, causing the oil to blow out of the engine. When the car stops the oil really spills out.