Eight problems related to engine head gasket leaking have been reported for the 1997 Plymouth Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Engine head gasket leak.
We were driving on the highway when the oil light came on. A few seconds later, the car started sputtering, acting like it was going to die. Engine light came on and the car died. After having it towed to a shop, they told us the motor was blown. We had it towed to another shop that confirmed that was the problem. They informed us of the head gasket problem and told us to contact Chrysler. Chrysler told us the car needed to be looked at at a dealership. Again the car was towed to rainier Dodge. They inspected the car and told us the car had thrown a rod, that was the problem, not the head gaskets. It will cost between 2500. 00 and 4000. 00 to put a new motor in the car. We feel that Chrysler is responsible and their dealer is only covering for them. We still owe 5900. 00 on the car and can't afford to put new motor in. When we asked the service dept at rainier why a car would throw a rod without any warning, the answer we rec'd was it could happen to anyone and they can guarantee that it was not the head gasket leaking that caused the motor to seize. Can you help?.
Consumer bought Neon new in 1997. Right after the warranty expired dealer told consumer there was an engine head gasket oil leak, and would cost $450 to fix it. Consumer thought dealer should have told him about the leak while vehicle was still under warranty since he always had the oil changed there. Currently, vehicle was leaking 1 quart per day. Consumer talked to mechanics, who indicated that Chrysler should have had a recall on the vehicle because they already have replaced many of the same vehicles for the same leaking problem after warranty ran out.
After the consumer purchased a used vehicle, he discovered that the head gasket was leaking.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with head gaskets. Head gaskets leak oil. The manufacturer has not been contacted.
Head gasket is leaking and has to be replaced. The head gasket was replaced before at 25,000 miles under warranty. Please provide details.
Engine's head gaskets were leaking fluid. Had noticed leakage in driveway. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and was informed that gaskets had been manufacturered incorrectly. Head gaskets were repairable.
Engine head gaskets are leaking oil onto engine. Dealer has inspected vehicle.