Coolant Leaking problems of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Two problems related to coolant leaking have been reported for the 1996 Plymouth Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Coolant Leaking problem

Failure Date: 05/09/2000

Oil leakages within coolant. Vehicle taken to independent repairs shop and informed of a blown head gasket. Dealer notified, and informed that vehicle was out of it warranty, and nothing can be done. Feel free to povide further details.

2 Coolant Leaking problem

Failure Date: 11/06/1998

There was leaking in coolant. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced oil filter / anti freeze, and engine bolt. Car has to go in for same problem every two years. Consumer feels it's a manufacturs defect/ poor design. Consumer states head gasket failed three times within the first 90,000 miles, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the repairs.




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