Gasoline Engine Problems of Plymouth Neon

1997 blown head gasket.

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Original owner, 24286 original miles. No previous major problems. Was told by dealer that problem had to do with "age" of vehicle and "dry rot". This vehicle is used on a daily basis by a 82 year old woman who still has loan payments to make on it. She has kept up with all scheduled maintenance, and feels she is being taken advantage of. Checking the internet has shown numerous incedences of similar head gasket complaints on these cars, but no official recall to date that we know of. Independent mechanic has stated he is aware of a change in the type of gasket used, due to Chrysler's being aware of the problem. Can an 82 year old senior seek satisfaction through your organization? any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Dt.

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When backing into a parking space vehicle accelerated backwards, resulting in an impact in reverse. Vehicle was towed to dealership, and they were unable to duplicated problem. Both dealership and insurance company were unable to find the cause. Consumer states on several occasions the vehicle would not start.

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Driver took vehicle to dealer for a routine maintenance check, and spark plugs were replaced. Mechanic told consumer that oil was getting into engine. Dealer stated this could cause engine to lock up and result in a fire. Please provide any further information.

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This is the second failure of the engine head gasket,1st at 23000 2nd at 54000.

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The head gasket and camshaft seal have simultaneously failed.

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I purchased my 1996 Neon in September of 2000. I have not even had it for a year and now it requires major engine work. Daimlerchrysler should be held accountable for this problem, which is a manufacturer's error, although it has not been recalled. I tried to have my car serviced at smith Chrysler Plymouth (12300 san pablo Ave. Richmond,CA 94805)(510-215-4712), a local Chrysler dealership, where an employee in the service department took it upon himself to tell me that he would need 400 dollars up front before looking at the car. If he found the problem to be a blown head gasket, the repair would be a total of about 800 dollars plus any other parts that might need to be replaced. This gentleman waited for the tow truck to leave and then preceded with the statement "well, the truck left you. . . What are you going to do?" I felt that this gentleman lacked professionalism, which reflected the whole service department because when I called back, the manager basically blew me off and told me that I misunderstood his employee, which I know is incorrect. Daimlerchrysler knows that 1995-1998 Neons blow head gaskets quite frequently, but they refuse to pay for the repairs. Entire websites are devouted to head gasket problems on Plymouth Neons, there is even a rumor of a "goodwill policy" on behalf of Chrysler, acknowledging their error by paying for parts of the repair. As a college student, I do not have money to pay for such costly repairs. I feel that daimlerchrysler and the dealership who treated me so unfairly should follow ethical business practices and fix the problem, which is a manufacturer's error.

While traveling on highway and without prior warning vehicle will cut off. Dealer is aware of the problem.

I have heard too many complaint on these problems not only from other Neon owners, but dealership mechanics as well. Last Chrysler product that I will ever purchase. No safety defect mentioned.

The car has repeatedly (died) stopped running on busy streets causing me to have a concern about safety.

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Upcoming engine catastrophic failure due to water/ oil mixing.

I have had non-stop problems with the car since day one. It is getting to costly to keep repairing the same problems over and over again. I am really disappointed in the help I have received from the dealership in regards to the several problems I have had with the car. No safety defect mentioned in summary.

While driving vehicle died and had to be towed. Put in battery/fuel pump and a starter, and vehicle still cut off. Dealer didn't seem to know what the problem was. Consumer felt unsafe when traveling.

Ok I called independence land mark Dodge they gave me a run around said there was not any TSB on my car . I got on here and there were ten pages of them for my car. My ? is the manufacture of my fehicle responsable to pay for that to get fixed if its a problam thats on the TSB . . Thank u michael trigg. No safety defect listed in summary. ( dot number: ).

This car is the worst. I have lost more wages from missing work due to the failure of this vehicle. I am going to be contacting my attorney for lemon laws in our state. No one at the dealership even wants to deal with me or my problems with my car. Is it too much to ask for reasons why certain "fixed" things seem to always be breaking down? I am going to get rid of it ASAP. * no safety defect mentione din summary.

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Seems to be common complaint,many others noted by independent service.

Oil light came on. Consumer pulled over . No oil in the engine. Consumer has contacted dealer for repairs.

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Front brakes squeel/chatter at low speeds, front end noisey on rough roads.

While driving vehicle just stops running, consumer states this has been happening for 3 years, it started right after warranty ended, vehicle has been to dealership numerous times and dealership states there is nothing wrong with vehicle, however the vehicle will barely start at all.

When driving or upon making a stop vehicle cut off without prior warning, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause. Please provide any further details.

I have taken my car in for repairs several times, and they dont seem to be able to repair it. No safety defect mentioned.

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Oil mechanism failure.

Vehicle fire.

Consumer complained about a n engine head gasket problem. Consumer was told to contact NHTSA to urge them to issue a recall oe engine head gasket.

Head gasekt, rear main seal, valves and rocker arms failed and had to be replaced. Consumer had a 5 year / 50,000 mile extended warranty, however failures occured at 55,000.

Multiple problems with car from engine to wiring. Not happy with car contacted manufacturer and they would not do anything about the problem car!.