Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

Oil leaking from head gasket.

This seems to be a problem with all Neons 1996-1999 the oil leaks down on the the engine and could start a fire. This is a very dangerous expensive problem and Chrysler needs to do something about this.

Oil leaks(head gasket), paint peels from 3 sides of the car, overheats, air conditioner failure.

Car having a oily smell when stopping. Car have been leaking for awhile now. Went to a auto shop to see what the problem was it was a oil leak. He thought he fix it the problem. The leaking slow down but I continue to put oil in my car twice a week!!!!! now the car is starting to drag a little when you put gas to it also jerk or bump when it trying to pick up speed. The auto shop also say that there way to many Neon coming to his shop lately with a head gasket problem and he wouldnt take my car. He said go to the dealer they should handle this problem they my have recall. ;-( I need help!!!.

Dealer noticed oil leak at last oil change. . . Assumed it would was head gasket as they are known to fail. Estimated cost to replace $1200 but dealer received "deal" from Chrysler so I only pay $485. If this is a known problem in nearly all Neons manufactured for this body style, why didn't Chrysler issue a recall?.

Oil leak from back of side of head gasket may need new gasket or have crack in head requires immediate attention.

Vehicle has had engine (oil) leaks since approximately 60000 miles. Now vehicle has a blown head gasket and oil is leaking into other engine compartments creating a fire hazard.

I was just charged $400 for a new cam seal, and now $650 for a head gasket. At 50,000 miles a car shuold not be leaking this much oil. Maybe I will go back to Ford.

Due to the design of the head gasket, it cannot hold the oil pressure,causing an oil leak which may result in a fire. Common problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.

A mechanic told me that up until the 2000 Neon, there are lots of reports of the head gasket being defective and my engine is leaking oil against the firewall and back of the engine. Is this a manufacturer responsibility for repair?.

The vehicle is consistantly leaking oil around the headgasket. Every three days the consumer has to add oil. Please provide any further information.

Engine's head gaskets developed an oil leak. This caused the engine to seize up. Engine check light kept coming on. Took to dealership & mechanic indicated engine needs to be replaced.

Engine head gasket has been going out since 1/00, and now severe oil leaks , ive put in 5 quarts of oil in the last 3 days! (this seems to be a reoccurring problem in nearly all 97 Neons as, in my opinion, the manufacturer admits through at least two service bulletins) my check engine light comes on frequently and my oil light never goes off regardless of oil level in engine. I feel that the manufacturer is solely responsible for this head gasket repair and stronglt urge you to force them into a recall since they obviously are aware of the problem but refuse to fix thier mistakes. Also my turn signals do not turn off after completion of a turn this has occurred since odometer reading of 30,000. Interior door panel, passenger side, keeps coming loose from the frame, the dealer has repaired this twice but it is loose yet again. My interior roof light has not worked since first time door panel came loose. And lastly, it frequently happens that when my passenger trys to exit the vehice they receive a painful electric shock upon touching the door handle or panel. I sincerely hope you can help me with at least the head gasket default on my vehicle and once again I would like to urge you to force the manufacturer to issue a recall on this common problem!.

Reported problem with leaking oil with 20,000 miles. Dealer told me there was no problem. Reported the problem at 45,000 miles and then I was told it was a blown head gasket. I have replaced the head gasket 3 other times since this.

The defective engine head gasket caused a major oil leak. Yh.