Cooling Fan problems of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

Two problems related to cooling fan have been reported for the 1997 Plymouth Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Cooling Fan problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2002

Cooling fan was inoperative. Dealer and manufacturer were notified, and both informed consumer that vehicle was not coverved under a recall.

2 Cooling Fan problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2000

Radiator fan relay failed which caused engine overheating and then water pump failure due to defect in the anti-freeze resevoir - the nipple for returning anti-freeze to engine was molded closed. Dealer did not advise me of recall on relay and wants me to pay a fee to inspect resevoir. Refuses to pay for water pump.




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