Five problems related to engine head gasket failure have been reported for the 1999 Plymouth Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Head gasket replaced 24,304 miles 6/21/00, head gasket has went bad again at 63,000 miles 9/15/03 and Chrysler refuses to pay for replacement.
The head gasket was replaced at 24304 miles on 6/21/00 and now has went bad again at 63000 9/15/03 and Chrysler is refusing to pay for it.
I've just recently had to put $900. 00 into a "head gasket" replacement on a 1999 Plymouth Neon. The dealer agent had stated that it is an ongoing issue that has been reported to Chrysler and unless the vehicle is covered under a service contract, Chrysler is doing absolutely nothing about it for the consumer. The dealer has replaced head gaskets on Neons at 30,000 miles and higher. With as many vehicles I've owned in my life, I've never had to replace a head gasket. Even at 200,000 miles.
Head gasket replaced, then it lost all power, and engine service light came on. I took it back, they said it needed spark plugs. I have it back, but it is still missing and I am not convinced that my problems are over.
I am an owner of a 1999 Chrysler Plymouth Neon. It has come to my attention that everyone who I know or have come in contact with who owns a Neon has a major oil leak problem which usually starts at about 70,000 miles. It appears that the head gasket Chrysler used is a rubber head gasket which fails and as a result major oil laeakage occurs. This costs somewhere in the vicinity of $600 - $800 to fix. Since it is such a widespread problem could this be cause for a recall? I have taken exceptional care of my car and I do not feel that I should have to pay a mechanic this amount of money to fix such a default, especially having a monthly payment of over 300 to Chrysler which I still have for another year and a half. Please advise as to how I can remedy this and if there is a chance for a possible recall. Thank you very much.