Six problems related to blown head gasket have been reported for the 1998 Plymouth Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Car has 36,000 miles on it and oil started running out underneath the car. Took car to dealer and the head gasket was blown. This is a known problem and Chrysler has yet to correct it. Upon further investigation I have found that I will have this problem again since it is a defect from the manufacturer. I was told from mechanic that several other cars the heads are also affected by this problem.
Head gasket had blown out and there was oil all over the engine. Consumer has taken it to the dealer several times before, but they have not done anything at all. Consumer has learned that several people have had the same problem around the same mileage 30,000 - 35,000 and would like to see recall for defective gaskets.
Consumer noticed a month ago that engine was leaking. A mechanic recommended to consumer to take vehicle to a dealership. Head gasket was blown, and dealer stated they will not provide any assistance to consumer.
Head gasket blew on 1998 Neon. Did not notice until oil dumped all over garage floor. Luckily repaired for free, but this is a widespread problem on Neons. Chrysler should make repairs for free up to 100,000 miles because it is a design defect. There are 108 posts in the bad Neon head gasket discussion group on the internet. Supposedly there is a "secret warranty" out on this problem, but Chrysler applies it inconsistently. I do not have the VIN because I just traded it last week, but still concerned because I bought another '98 Neon on 1/28/01.
While driving 20 mph the vehicles oil light illuminated. The consumer had the oil checked by a friend and discovered that the vehicle was out of oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the head gasket was blown.
Head gasket blew out at 46,000 miles. Dealr has been contacted.