Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Head gasket leak. Chrysler refuses to own up to a faulty gasket. Why? many people have this problem.

Oil leak discovered December 1998 (45838 miles on car. ) diagnosed engine head gasket by dealer service. Worked deal with Chrysler since per investigation this appeared to be a common problem. They fixed for 1/2 warranty cost ($180 paid by me. ) February 1999 (47364 miles on car) the leak reoccurred. Dealership replaced at no charge. December 2001 (93648 miles on car) oil leak checked by third party service organization and diagnosed the head gasket leak again (approximate cost to fix $1,400) there is an obvious design/engineering flaw in the engine/head gasket. There should have been a recall and fix to this problem. I have never had to replace even one head gasket on any vehicle I have ever owned and this one has now had the original and two replacements and now needs a third replacement prior to 100,000 miles on the car. Again, my research shows me that this is a very common problem on this vehicle and when I questioned the last replacement, the dealership stated the head gasket was newly engineered and should take care of the problem. Now, not only did I have to pay $180 back then that should have been taked care of by a recall; now I am gioing to have to basically give the care away since I refuse to get it fixed again if it is going to cost me any money. Chrysler's inability to claim responsibility for an obvious design/engineering flaw and lack of action to recall and fix this problem has cost them this customer for life and as many people as I can tell about this issue.

Brake calipers froze causing the brakes to remain on. This caused the brakes to wear down into the rotors. Head gasket at the drivers side, rear, towards top leaks oil down over the engine. Cam sensor gasket leaks oil down over the engine.

Engine head gaskets are leaking oil onto engine. Dealer has been notified.

Supposedly there are a numerous amounts of reports about engine head gasket leaks. I am very upset that Plymouth has taken no action to resolve the situation with the consumers. We put our hard working money into these cars and trust that we get a reliable product. Plymouth needs to address and take responsibilty for this problem now.

Head gasket replaced under warranty once. Head gasket leaks again.

Head gasket failed leaked oil. Chrysler would not cover costs for repair. Virtualy every Neon has this problem needs to be a recall Chrysler pays for some cars but not mine, apparently enough not to force a recall.

The engine gaskets are leaking oil onto the engine block. Dealer has replaced the gaskets prior to this incident.

Engine head gasket is leaking oil. . Consumer had head gasket replaced once before. But, still having problems with the oil leaking.

The head gasket on the Plymouth Neons is a major defect it also is a hazard to the enviornment leaking oil. The mechanic said this will leak again on the head gasket because the defect is the head gasket and fixing it is only for a short period in which the head gasket will leak again. We have repaired this for a sum of $650. 00 and will have to be done again according to our mechanic whick says the problem exists with the defect being the head gasket. The mfg. Was contacted and we gained nothing but aggrevation. This is a defect in my eyes seeing that even when this is fixed it will happen again and again because of its improper design. We have heard of numerous complaints about this defect yet the mfg. Is aware of the problem and will not recall because of the major cost envolved. Even when affecting our enviornment. Will nowhich was $650. 00 which will happen within a certain amount of time.

Head gasket is leaking oil at only 43000 miles.

Head gasket is leaking oil, causing a potential safety hazard. Dealer replaced head gasket 3 times/valve cover gasket twice, and transmission seals once, but defects have reoccurred. Also, air conditioning system will not blow cold air and had to be replaced twice.

Head gasket leaked causing engine head to warp. Nlm.

Engine gasket was leaking, oil under car. Also, horn would go off by itself when ever weather was cold.

Head gasket leaking. Breaks squeal.

The head gaskets leak oil in a remote corner of the gasket. Bottom of car is soaked in oil causing a fire hazard. Heard this is a defect in the gasket Chrysler is using and happens every 40,000 miles. Chrysler knows of the problem. Ford recalled the same problem several years back.

Head gasket leak. . . Was replaced twice. . . Finally a different style that was not faulty was released. . . Fibrous gasket leaked, whereas the multilayer metal gasket didn't.

In sept. Of 1999, engine head gasket was leaking oil. I had to pay to have it replaced because the dealer said it was not under the warranty. The car only had 45,000 miles and is very well maintained. The people at the dealership have been very uncooperative since my three-year warranty expired.

Head gasket leaks oil.

In the rear cam seal the defective head gasket leaks oil which may cause a fire. Please provide further information and VIN#.

Enigine power failing, continous problem with oil leaking after gasket replaced, air conditioner making noises, brakes squeal esp. After running.

This is a Chrysler engine product. The engine has a oil head gasket leakage. I have contacted a dealer twice regarding this problem in the past two years, and there has been no recall on this problem. There is numerous reports of this in the internet by consumers, complaining. This a costly repair for the consumer. There should be a recall immediately, because this has been going on for years, with no concern from Chrysler. No one should have to buy a new engine when the vehicle is less than 1 to five years old when purchased. Please we need your help.

Engine head gaskets are leaking oil into engine. Dealer will be notified. The failure of the gasket is due to faulty design. The battery died while the vehicle was under repair.

Engine head gaskets were leaking oil onto engine, and causing it to smoke. Taking vehicle to dealership to check and replace the gaskets.

At 38,000 miles engine head gaskets are leaking oil which could cause the engine to completely shut down. Please give any further details.