Engine Cooling System problems of the 1998 Plymouth Neon

Three problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 1998 Plymouth Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2005

Car continously overheats. Have replace the radiator cap and the thermostat.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2000

Rear passenger's seat belt is inoperative and won't protect occupant in event of a crash. Also, vehicle seems to be overheating. Please provide further information.

3 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 01/21/1998

Vehicle been experiencing various problem with the following: 1. Sun roof leaking; 2. Spark plugs failed, and had to be replaced on two occasions within a year; 3. Oxygen sensor had to be replaced on two occasions ; 4. The head gasket was replaced due to failure; 5. The exhaust manifold had to be replaced due to a broken bolt, causing engine to overheat, which results in intermittent stalling. Can NHTSA provide additional information regarding this matter.




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