Eight problems related to blown head gasket have been reported for the 1997 Plymouth Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have experienced a number of mechanical failures to my 1997 Plymouth Neon which I purchased two years ago. One month after purchasing the car began having electrical problems; radio stopped working, clock display would blackout. The most recent was experiencing a blown head gasket at the time the car was in operation. I was able to bring the car to a safe stop. However, had the gasket blown when I was on the expressway just minutes before then, the scene may have been more serious. I discovered oil in my antifreeze. My husband and I have research and located a website that informed consumers of manufacture defects that have been reported on the Neons from the 1995 to 1998. A number of complains have been brought to the attention of Chrysler corporation by other consumers. However, they do not see it as a problem. I have notified channel 5 target investigation news team in chicago, IL and they are investigating these problems as well. Target 5 investigation made me aware of a class action law suit again the Chrysler corporation and I think these manufacturer defects warrant your investigation as well, hopefully, prompting a national recall. Repairing a blown head gasket and possibly a cracked seal on the engine, is a very costly procedure. Please look into this problem. I would be interested in your findings.
Consumer states head gasket blew 3 different times while driving causing vehicle to stall.
Head gasket blew, oil all over, ,and machine stalled on hwy the mechanic says, motor is destroyed. I have no idea as to how an dwhy this happened, I have sent email to Chrysler no reply so far I think car stalling on hwy could be dangerous, accident injury death etc no personal harm my sister 's Mercury had same problem and car was recalled by dealer later on- after we made all repairs- do you have any notices from company or other owners in this regard? if this needs to be looked in to as safety problem. Thank you.
Head gasket blew at 60,000 miles. We have since learned this occurs at a phenominal rate for all '95-'97 Neons.
Head gaskets blewout. Dealer has repaired vehicle. Consumer also experienced an oil leak from first day of purchase.
Previous to experiencing head gasket failure vehicle was running fine. At approximately 6 a. M. , I was commuting to work at a speed of 45 m. P. H. When the oil light came on, and the engine acted like it was going to die. The oil light stayed on for about five seconds and then went off. The car continued to run ok until I arrived at work. After work, I checked the oil and found the dipstick to be dry. I added oil to the appropriate level. I had a mechanic check the vehicle and he discovered the head gasket was blown. This mechanic - as well as others (including the dealers') - stated that the Neon has a long history of head gasket problems. At the time of discovery, there was a lot of oil underneath the car and on the passenger side of the engine compartment. I am very upset at Chrysler - especially now that I have learned of the widespread problem among Neon owners.
At 13,000 miles the engine head gaskets are blown ,causing oil leakage. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Head gaskets have blown, causing oilto leak onto engine which smokes and could possibly cause a fire. Dealer has replaced head gaskets three times.