Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 1998 Plymouth Neon

15 problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 1998 Plymouth Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2009

S10 appropriate handling control re defective new Chrysler vehicle fwd to potus re how corporations are allowed to operate in the USA. Within a week of the consumers mother purchasing the vehicle, he heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The dealer told the consumers mother there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and that was just the way the vehicle sounded. The consumer stated the vehicle has 54,000 miles and with such low mileage, the vehicles engine rod is about to fail. The problem with the motor was that the oil pressure sender mounted on the rear of the motor leaked. The leak was normally small and only leaked when the vehicle was in motion. However, over time, the leaking caused excessive heat to the motor which caused wear and tear on the head gaskets, pistons and rods.

2 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2003

The vehicle leaked oil.

3 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2003

Bought 1998 Neon with 76,000 miles. Leaks 1 quart of oil every 1,000 miles. This vehicle should be repaired by dealer without charge.

4 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2001

Purchased car 5/2000 with 10,000 miles. Oil leak on garage floor, took to mechanic who said car had blown head gasket & these cars are notorious for this problem. Dealer contacted, who refused to repair under warranty even though it is only 1 month past the 3 yr date & well under the 36,000 miles. Think mfg. Should be held accountable for quality issue. Found several reports of same problem on your website. Need help. Single parent & no money to repair at my expense. Mr **** dims ii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/2002 cut-over artemis****740626.

5 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2000

Engine was leaking oil. Then, took vehicle to a technician, and technician said there was a blown head gasket.

6 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2000

Vehicle leaking oil severely; at oil change told cam seal broke.

7 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2000

There is an oil leak that is causing the head gasket and engine to go out. Dealer contacted. This is a common problem.

8 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2000

Consumer took car to mechanic at sears for a routine oil check, and mechanic told consumer that there was an oil leak and a transmission leak.

9 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2000

Vehicle was leaking oil, a hole was underneath the carriage which was full of oil.

10 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 11/25/1999

Leaking oil at 30500 miles, still under extended warranty. Was repaired by dealership. At 72000 miles, engine is leaking oil again. Took to independant contractor, has been confirmed that the head casket is now leaking in two places. Am taking auto to shop and service manager offered to fix with me to pay a $200 "deductible". Please advise if you have any additional information as to a recall or anything manufacturer is doing to correct this issue. Chrysler customer service says they aren't aware of any kind of head casket problems with Neons. That's funny how come everyone else in the free world knows of the Neon's casket problems? dt.

11 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 10/14/1999

Consumer noticed an oil leak. This could cause a fire. Took to dealer and replaced the seal. Problem still exists. Took back, and they replaced the cam.

12 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Vehicle was leaking small amount of oil, and was consuming alot a large amount of oil. Consumer contacted dealer. Dealer noticed that head gasket was pumping oil onto the road surface. According to dealer, Chrysler has upgraded the gasket three times. Please provide any further details.

13 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Oil pan leak.

14 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Had taken car back to carmax & they took to Chrysler dealership saying car okay. March 2001 had oil leak repaired by valve cover gasket. Problem months later leak worse & oil no in collant now told repair will be over $000 and no guarantee of being fixed due to problem with way Neon/s gaskets are made. Car must sit unused since no sure fix for problem due to manufacturing defect. Dt.

15 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Vehicle is leaking oil from the head gasket, mechanic informed consumer that this has been an ongoing problem with Neons.



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