Engine Head Gasket Failure Problems of Plymouth Neon - part 2

Plymouth Neon owners have reported 78 problems related to engine head gasket failure (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Plymouth Neon based on all problems reported for the Neon.

36 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1998 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 09/15/2000

Head gasket failed causing oil leak.

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37 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 08/31/2000

Head gasket already replaced less than 40,000 miles ago. . .

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38 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1998 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 08/02/2000

Upon completion of other repairs to accident damage we discovered an oil leak, which we were told was unrelated to the accident, and was a head gasket failure. After investigating we learned that this is a very common problem in Neons.

39 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 07/01/2000

Another head gasket failure on chryslers Neon's. What's going to be the resolution on this?.

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40 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 06/17/2000

Head gasket failed. Nlm.

41 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 06/06/2000

I own a 1997 Plymouth Neon the engine blew due to a head gasket failure. It is to costly for me to afford to repair it. So the car which I am still paying or, sits in my yard untill I can come up with $1,500.

42 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 04/01/2000

Engine head gasket failure. See Chrysler is aware of this problem and 100s of people have complaints.

43 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 03/25/2000

Plymouth Neon started leaking oil at 35000 miles and was repaired by dealer who informed me that the head gaskets were defective and that the replacement gasket has been corrected to fix the problem. The oil started leaking out again at 45000 miles and the dealer said they would fix the problem at our expense, even though they made the initial repair. This leak is a common problem with these cars and should be addressed. Chrysler should make a recall and correct this problem once and for all.

44 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 01/30/2000

Constant loss of oil. Taken to an independent repair shop and stated there was a head gasket failure. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall.

45 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 12/17/1999

Oil is leaking due to head gasket failure. Yh.

46 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 12/10/1999

Original equipment engine head gasket failure.

47 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 10/10/1999

Head gasket failed prematurely at 65,000 miles. I sued daimler Chrysler in small claims court and was successful because they are aware of defective head gaskets! bring all your service records and NHTSA customer complaint database records (get them from NHTSA, not off internet, for court!).

48 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 10/05/1999

Headgasket failure (am I the first?)who's getting paid to keep this hush hush and no recall on this problem?.

49 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 10/03/1999

Head gasket failed. Yh.

50 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 09/01/1999

Engine head gasket has been replaced twice. Rear main seal replaced once due to major leaks.

51 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 08/16/1999

I have spoke with numerouse mechanics and Neon owners and they have all had the same problem. They comment as saying Neons are netorious for faulty head gaskets. I had problems with the one the factory installed. So I went to the dealer and purchased another head gasket and replaced that one and now 2years later it need to be replaced agian. This if rediculous. I have heard that the head gasget that was issued was faulty and they reissued a high preformance one. To my knowledge there has not been a recall. This is a very expensive thing to fix. I would understand if it was basic maitnance. That does not seem to be the case in any of the ones I have came across. If you took the time to speak to Neon service departments and owners you would see that it is an overwhelming issue that needs to be addresed and the owners of these vehicals should be compensated. Thank you for your time and the work that you do to help the concumer, damien michel.

52 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 06/01/1999

Consumer has a brake problem. When applying brakes there is noise. Also, engine head gasket had an oil leak, and she took it to the garage. Then, she took vehicle back to dealership. Mechanic replaced head gasket. Brake drum was pitted, and mechanic told her that nothing was wrong. Finally, passenger's airbag panel was bulging on the dashboard. There were no lights on the airbag modular.

53 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 03/29/1999

I bought my Neon used, supposedly by a dealers wife. I really did not have too many problems until last March, when my engine was leaking oil. My head gasket was replaced and still under my factory warranty. Well last month, my engine was profusely leaking oil when my car was idling. I brought it back to the dealership and they diagnosed the problem as the cam seal as leaking. I believe this was one of the things they replaced last year with the head gasket problem. I would like to note that I put about 6,500 miles per year on my car, none of which are highway and I maintenance my car regularly.

54 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 03/23/1999

I had the head gasket replaced in March and it is now going out again. Every time I have to get it repaired it costs me $500. 00.

55 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 03/01/1999

Head gasket replaced once already,and needs replaced again due to a leak,checking on any TSB bulltins avaiable for this on going problem or parts redesigns made.

56 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 03/01/1999

On the engine failures, both the head gasket and the valve cover gasket failed at separate times, resulting in all of the oil running onto the ground. The car was still under warranty, and the dealer repaired both problems. Regarding the brake light problem, the left turn signal often comes on when I apply the brakes. It will go off if I touch the turn signal handle on the steering column. This has gone on ever since I purchased the vehicle. Regarding the wheel problem, the car pulls to the right at highway speeds and the steering/handling has felt loose and wobbly despite having the rack and pinion replaced, a full alignment and having the tires balanced. Also, brake rotors are warped and currently being replaced. And, water leaked into the trunk and soaked items in both the trunk and on the rear floor. This, I think, has been fixed by resealing the rear lights.

57 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1997 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 01/29/1999

The headgasket has been replaced once already. Investigation of another oil leak detected that the head gasket had failed again. Further investigation, a cracked head. Chrysler has offered to replace the engine and has requested that I pay a deductible.

58 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 01/01/1999

There is definitly a problem with 1995-1997 Neons blowing head gaskets due to poor design. Chyrsler is aware of the situation and doing nothing to recifiy. Eventually someone will get seriously hurt due to this flaw in design. I have researched this problem endless and have first hadn experience as I own a 1996 Plymouth Neon and had to have the head gasket replaced. This needs to be looked into. . . . And soon. . . . .

59 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 11/15/1998

Manufacturer knows the old style head gasket has failed to seal and they came up with new style gasket. But, owners who do not have a warranty have to pay for the repair. Is this right?.

60 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 06/11/1998

On 6/18/98 the head gasket was replaced and subsequently failed again on 6/15/00. On 6/17/00 my a/c compressor failed to operate; private mechanic found a break in wiring harness.

61 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 12/01/1997

Engine gaskets failed shortly after warrenty ended.

62 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 10/15/1997

I have had to twice replace the head gasket due to it failing, causing a major oil leak. Both times parts have been almost impossible to obtain. When checking with Chrysler dealers in a 5-state area, all of acknowledged a multiplicity of occurences of this nature. One dealer at one time had 5 different Neons in his garage at the same time for the same problem. I have had service technicians with Chrysler dealers acknowledge that there does seem to be a defect with the original, but Chrysler has refused to look into it. The car was only 18 months old at the time of the first failure, although it did have 45, 000 miles on it. Chrysler did not offer any assitance, even though I was told by numerous mechanices, that this problem should not be happening at that few of miles. I feel that this problem should be looked into. Although my mechanic advised that it does appear that Chrysler has upgraded the gasket recently, I feel that I have spent over $800 in repairs that I should not have had to at this point and time with the car. Other than this problem, I have been very pleased with the car. Numerous attempts to obtain satisfation from the dealer were without any assistance. Thank you.

63 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 09/02/1997

Head gasket has been replaced 3 times. . . Chrysler doesn't consider car a lemon.

64 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 07/12/1997

Reported problem to dealer, they said cars was out of warranty, althought the car was only three hundred miles over the warranty, and now at 90,000 the car needs a head gasket again,. The dealer sell a head gasket replacement kit, so their must be a problem with these Neons. Please contact me with the correct answer. Thank you.

65 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 2001 Plymouth Neon

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

Consumer requesting reimbursement for recall repair done on their 2001 Plymouth Neon. Consumer states that the vehicle was repaired for the recall problem before the recall was received and would like reimbursement. The valve cover gasket was replaced.

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66 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1998 Plymouth Neon

Head gasket failed resulting in leakage. Nlm.

67 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1998 Plymouth Neon

Head gasket failed resulting in leakage. Mjs.

68 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Head gasket has been replaced 4 times and has caused damage to transmission. Please provide further information.

69 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Engine head gasket keeps failing, causing oil to leak onto engine, and potential fire hazard. Dealer has replaced gasket twice, but defect keeps occurring.

70 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Plymouth Neon

Engine gaskets have gone bad. Consumer has had the gaskets replaced four times within four years of owning vehicle.



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