Engine Head Gasket Failure Problems of Plymouth Neon - part 1

Head gasket failure at 37500 miles ( 2001) head gasket failure at (83125 miles) resulting in oil contamination/check engine light problem/spark plug fouling. Rear oil seal failure ( started at 55125 miles)- $ 2000 repair bill to replace head gasket and rear oil seal at 83125 miles.

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Head gasket failure at 40,000 miles. Vehicle only driven 6000 miles by first owner (my grandfather) and is now at 40,000 with my mother as current owner, with a blown head gasket. All maintenence performed as mandated by daimlerchrysler by both owners. Vehicles now has oil leak, resulting from this defect. Repair cost estimated at approximately $1000 by ase-certified kumler automotive in lancaster, OH. Mechanic stated that original Dodge/Plymouth Neon head gaskets (genuine daimlerchrysler parts) are made poorly and often fail on 1995-2000 Neons. As the first generation of Neon vehicles used the same part, this defect has existed since 1995. As a result of such, daimlerchrysler has worded the warranty statement in such a manner to avoid correcting being required to correct this defect under warranty.

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Head gasket failed at approximately 32,000 miles. Head gasket was replaced at a Chrysler dealership and the new head gasket failed again with less than 40,000 miles on the gasket. This is a known problem with Neons and Chrysler has yet to issue a recall.

Took my 98 Neon with 42,000 miles into local Chrysler dealership for an oil leak. They said that the head gasket needed to be replaced for a total of $1050. It is my opinion that: - the head gasket failure is not due to my own negligence, but an inherent design flaw. - the inferior head gaskets shipped in these cars pose a slight safety risk to consumers because it directly leads to oil leakage. - a large percentage, if not all first generation Neons, are affected by this problem.

Head gasket failure on a 1996 Plymouth Neon sport sohc 2. 0. Head gasket replacement $500. 00 repair bill through mechanic along with $200. 00 in parts.

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I own a 1998 Neon that had to be towed back to the dealer within the first 2 weeks of owning it because of an oil leak which they "fixed a gasket" then in November of 2001 had my head gasket replaced and now again November 2003 I need another head gasket.

While driving the front axle broke which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The consumer managed to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealership for repair. The heads gasket was also replaced twice because they blew and were leaking. Please provide further information.

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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.

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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 failure, reverse lights go on and off sporadically, window seals and seals to the trunk are falling off, the trunk is taking in water which is draining into the vehicle's rear floor.

Head gasket on 1996 Neon failed causing car to stop in a busy intersection. Luckily, no injuries resulted from this failure. Despite widespread reports of frequently failing head gaskets in 1995-97 Plymouth and Dodge Neons with low mileage, Chrysler refuses to officially acknowledge the problem and rarely offers to fix the problem.

3 head gaskets failured in 6 years resulting in engine stalling on the side of the road. Failures were at 30k, 45k, and 70k miles respectively. Most recent failure occurred on 01/29/02. Dealer is unable to determine cause of failures. Ts.

Head gasket failed while driving. The problem was repaired but after repair the engine seized while driving. Both of those failure occurred without warning. The dealer was notified.

97 Neon head gasket failure once in 2000 and 12/2002. Chrysler refuses to reimburse for second repair. Ts.

While driving the vehicle, vehicle started to run hot. Consumer cut off engine and vehicle was towed to dealer. Dealer states the head gasket will be replaced. Ts the mechanic stated that this is a common problem in these vehicles. Scc.

Head gasket failure. Oil leaking on back of engine. Mr.

Vehicle in for an oil leak . Leak progressed over a month's period and was caused by a head gasket to failure. Vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and sent to dealer for repairs. Please provide more information.

While driving there was smoke coming from engine. After taking vehicle to dealer , dealer noted that head gasket needed to be replaced. Currently, problem happened again. Consumer needed to replace head gasket. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

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 bought this Neon unaware that this is a problem with all Dodge and Plymouth Neons man. Before 1998 , there are multiple reports of head gasket failure and that the company knew this and has done nothing. I have an 800. 00 bill that I feel the manufacturer should pay. They refuse. It is a faulty head gasket their error and they are aware.

Head gasket failed. Nlm.

Head gasket failures on many of the Dodge and Plymouth Neons and similar makes. Secret recall by Chrysler which should be given to everyone.

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.

Head gasket failed (oil leak) at 40000 miles, this is premature for any car under virtually any conditions and is quite common if complaints filed with the NHTSA are any indication at all. Chrysler became aware of the problem in 1999 and designed a new mls head gasket. As the head gasket was reengineered and there have been many failures of the original design, I think it safe to assume that this is an engineering error. My question is, if this is Chrysler engineering mistake why did I have to pay $597 to repair it, why hasn't Chrysler recalled these engines to fix them at their expense?.

Oil getting into water, problem is due to a head gasket failure. Consuemer states he called around to three different dealership to get a price to repair blown head gaskets and was advised that this is a common problem and would range anywhere from $650. 00 to $1100. 00.

Head gasket failure and rear main oil seal this car has only 36000 miles on it and there are many other owners having or have had the same problem with these cars there is a possibility that oil lleaks from the gasket can ignite.

Factory installed head gasket failed causing a major oil leak. Requires costly replacement with newly redesigned multi layer steel gasket as specified in Chrysler TSB 09-05-98.

Power steering would lock up intermittently when driving over a water puddle. Also, vehicle experienced problem with oil leakages due to a head gasket failure. When appying brakes pedal would go to floor, and caused extended stopping distance. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that none of the problems were covered under a recall, and vehicle was out of its warranty. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

While vehicle was being serviced for a oil change noticed a head gasket failure. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer to take vehicle to nearest dealer. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Head gasket failed. Ph.

Consumer has numerous problems, air condition burned out , and locks will not unlock. Consumer was locked in for an hour, black smoke came from air conditioning while she was inside of vehicle. Also, gasket had to replaced numerous times. Dealership was aware of problem.

I was just informed I would have to pay to replace the head gasket.

Overheating and excessive loss of oil and coolant. Taken vehicle to a dealer shop, and informed of a head gasket failure which was not cover under a recall.

Engine was leaking a lot of oil. Took to dealer, and dealer replaced head gasketon November 10, 2000. It has to be changed again.