Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 52963 | Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc | 11/13/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 090899 | 09/17/1999 | 090598 | 607916 | Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (mls) head gasket installation procedures. *tt | 10/18/1999 |
| 090195 | 02/01/1995 | 39255 | Engine damage may occur by incorrect installation of camshaft sprocket after an engine repair. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 0900800 | 01/12/2001 | 618396 | This bulletin involves installation of a new component to assist cam seal retention. *jb | 04/12/2001 | |
| 090997 | 12/19/1997 | 6088858 | Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
| 090395 | 03/01/1995 | 39979 | Loss of engine oil pressure during turning maneuvers. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 110295 | 03/01/1995 | 39977 | Exhaust noise when accelerating or when vehicle is under moderate load. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/15/2007 | 1 | ||
| Peeling paint on my 1995 dodge neon. i am on my third transmission, replaced air conditioner because of smoke under hood, brakes, rotors, fuel leaking, valve cover gasket, head gasket, no oil in engine had it towed. i also in the time i own my neon i have had all kinds of problems. after replacing all this i only had one recall sent to me on the steering coupler. i had that fixed at the dealer. but, i haven't had any other recalls sent to me. 2 transmissions and alot of money spent on a lemon. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 78000 | 1 | |
| The consumer took the vehicle into the mechanic and was told that the had gone bad. water seeped into the tank. while driving consumer heard a clanking noise that came from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle over heated. please provide any further information. *jb *tc | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| The brakes on the car are just terrible. i bought the car in 2002, it was a 1995 neon dodge(best i could buy back then). but in less than a year since i've had the car i've had to have the air conditioner fixed one time, the paint is basically peeling off by itself, but the worst part are the brakes, i've had them changed three times in less than eight months. once i almost got in car accident because they failed on me. since i bought it in a small local dealer shop much could not be done, but i am looking foward to getting a better car with better safety features. | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 62000 | ||
| The car leaks water from somewhere. when it rains the backseat floor fills up with water. there are no water trails running down from the windows so i don't know where the leak is coming from. the air conditioning has finally died completely - it has been smelling musty for quite some time. the windows roll down by themselves. if you go over a bumpy road or just drive for any length of time the windows start creeping down. after every drive i have to go around the car and make sure the windows are rolled up tight. | |||
| 12/31/2002 | 1 | 09/15/1998 | |
| I am really concerned with the way chrysler corp. is handling the head gasket problems on the 95-98 neon's. so far my head gasket has been blown. most of the dodge neon 95 -99 have head gasket problems resulting in oil lick and burn of fuel. i have to replace the head gasket, which will gost me about $1500.00. i also have noticed the poor crash results on the neon 95. which can result in a very seroius injuries. | |||
| 11/21/1996 | 17 | 10/03/1996 | |
| Engine stalls when it rains | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 09/22/2003 | 1 | ||
| Head gasket needed to be replaced. coolant goes inside the engine. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 07/09/2001 | 03/01/1997 | ||
| Water pump seal failed at 54400 mi's ,caused damage too timing bealt.cost $450.00.on 01/24/2002 &57200 mi's head gasket failed and caused more damage at a cost of $1630.00.*ak | |||
| 10/08/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| All components listed had early/premature failure. worst situation is head gasket. would like to be part of class action lawsuit against chrysler if applicable.*ak | |||
| 03/09/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| 2 weeks prior to reported incident vehicle had a coolant leak. garage found that the coolant resevoir had split and replaced it. on the 9th march my wife drove the car and dropped a college of to pick up his car at a garage. when she restarted the vehicle and proceeded to drive it she noticed that the engine did not sound right. shortly after the car started to wobble, the engine check light came on and the temperture gauge started to climb higher. she arrived home, i rang the garage, told them of the symptoms and was told to bring the car in. on starting it up i noticed a lot of blue grey smoke come out of the exhaust. the vehicle drove with no problems to the garage. subsequent inspection of the engine showed a coolant leak, when the head gasket was taken off there were 2 cracks on the engine block. the estimated cost of a temporary repair is $1000, but there is no guarantee how long the repair would last. the only other option was a new engine which is out of the question. i cannot understand how this problem could occur with only 76k on the clock. the vehicle was purchased used with 45k on the clock in september 1997. since then it has been serviced according to the manufacturers instruction, with an oil and filter change every 3 months.*ak | |||
| 3 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| Rred at approx. 90000 miles. have had brake system replaced approx. every 30000 miles.*ak | |||
| 09/13/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| 09/13/2000-head gasket, timing belt, water pump all failed. 8/1/2000-fuel gauge stopped working.*ak | |||
| 08/26/2000 | 01/01/1994 | ||
| Overheating. local mechanic suspects head gasket problem | |||
| 03/10/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| The head gasket caused my water pump,transmission,radiator, to be replaced. it made my engine overheat all the time..i had to replace everything..it also leaked oil all the time. i spent money all the time to replace the oil that leaked out. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1996 | |||
| They said if the engine overheated, this would happen, only my engine has never overheated. it doesn't leak oil, but the engine coolant seems to disappear regularly. all they could tell me was it happens. *ak | |||
| 04/19/1999 | |||
| Took to repair shop where they replaced the thermostat, flushed out cooling system replaced the antifreeze but nothing helps, still overheats. *ak | |||
| 07/29/1999 | |||
| While driving at highway speeds there was smoke coming from the vehicle due to vehicle overheating. also, engine check light was on and won't go off. *ak | |||
| 04/29/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Engine began hesitating while traveling 60mph, check engine light illuminated & then engine stalled. took vehicle in to dealership. engine disassembled & revealed head gasket failure due to excessive pitting on head and block water jacket port. informed by dealer this is a common problem, and i visually saw two other engines open on their workbench with the exact same pitting. dealer stated recall should be issued for this problem. complete engine replaced along with throttle body, control module, battery, ignition cables. received vehicle after two month wait. after driving 23 miles, while on freeway, check engine light illuminated followed by engine hessitation and stalling. vehicle brought back to dealer and is still in the shop (3 weeks). dealer reports unknown cause for problem. attempting to replace catylictic converter. | |||
| 03/10/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| When the transmission failed the dealer told me i ran it out of fluid/ i was 2 mo. / 2000 miles from factory warranty and they would not help pay for any of the $1350 they wanted me to pay/ had it towed to an independant mechanich which told me that the back of the transmission had a large hole blown out of the back of it, couldnt keep transmission fluid in it that way. found a used one with 2,000 mi. charged $800. this car has been nothing but trouble since day one. i will never buy another dodge, ever!! the dealers try to rob you blind and the co. doesn't know you once they have gotten their money. paid 10,500 for this car 2 years ago and have been paying ever since. | |||
| 03/12/1999 | 05/01/1994 | ||
| No summary | |||
| 01/12/1999 | |||
| When driving vehicle overheats. consumer took vehicle in for service, and dealer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| 11/21/1998 | |||
| When driving at 70 mph the engine check light came on and the vehicle shut down. as the consumer was driving, and when the consumer tried to start the vehicle back up, the vehicle wouldn't start. the consumer stated the water pump/ timing belt and the pinion ring and gear failed also. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 3 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| Rred at approx. 90000 miles. have had brake system replaced approx. every 30000 miles.*ak | |||
| 02/04/1995 | 4 | ||
| Snow in engine compartment caused cooling fan to stop,causing electrical system short/fire. *dsh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/07/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Vechicle overheated , was towed to nearest chrysler service center, replaced thermostat. 6 wks later overheated again towed to dealership again, was told it had a cracked head gasket they repalced it. six wks later car stalled while driving 55 mph on interstate again towed dealership could not find a reason for this. 3 wks later same problem again towed this time they said a coil wire was loose.no other problem was found same day i picked up the car it again stalled and had to be towed this time they said some idle steps were out of sync they should have already known this since i just got the car back that day. every time the car was in the shop they could find nothing wrong so they say, i left the car for several days so that a computer co-pilot could be installed and the mechanics could monitor the problem as it happens. this produced no info . the car has run all winter but now that warm weather is here the problem has started again. the car had to be again towed on 3/8/00 still no satisfaction as to why this is happening. have spokken to several representatives from chrysler warranty and manufacturing divisions concerning this and they have on numerous occassions been very rude. the last straw occurred on april 14,2000 while driving to find the exact location of a very important job interview the car broke down 2, i was no where near a phone and could not call for help. i sat in the car for 1 hr tried to restart the car it started but i couldn't trust the vehicle to continue the trip. i had to turn around and head back home , i was driving back home and it stalled again i waited another 1/2 hour it started and i prayed all the way home i would make it safely. each time i have had the car towed i have had to pay $50 as my deductible on my extended warranty and each time they said they couldn't find the problem. i feel very upset and disappointed to think i am paying for such an unreliable car. i will never buy another chrysler product. *ak | |||
| 03/23/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Engine overheated while going 30mph.blown head gaskett,antifreeze turned brown because of oil leaking into radiator, this caused the thermastat to clog and fail. major oil leaking from engine. a/c will not hold freon, this will cost $700 to repair. | |||
| 03/10/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| The head gasket caused my water pump,transmission,radiator, to be replaced. it made my engine overheat all the time..i had to replace everything..it also leaked oil all the time. i spent money all the time to replace the oil that leaked out. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| My car has had a problem with overheating since i had it; but the service department at the dealership wpuld always say it was the thermostat when it wasn't. i changed the thermostat three times with the same problem. when the warranty ran out, i was told all these problems with the car that was existing before it ran out that would have been covered. the car has been leaking oil and smoking under the hood ( not exhaust valves) but i am told the head gasket blew out, and that this happened with alot of neons. also the rear main seal leaks right around 60k miles which is when i started having oil problems. my car overheats in warm weather ,mostly when i am stopped at a light or in traffic and i have to cut the heat on until i start moving. i thought it was a fan malfunctioning, but again, the service department said it was the thermostat, which it wasn't. this has been happening since i had the car. if this happens with alot of neons i think this should be remedied by the manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 12/21/1998 | 1 | 12/20/1997 | |
| Thermostat failed. | |||
| 08/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Radiator failed. *tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/25/2005 | 129100 | 9 | 11/14/2005 |
| Vehicle drives from approx 8 miles before check engine light comes on. then after that the engine sputters and stalls while driving down the road. after several minutes of waiting the vehicle can be driven for a few miles then stalls again. after sitting all night vehicle can be driven for a short distance. oedb2 code reader said cylinder 1 misfire.. replaces spark plugs, wires, fuel filter, checked coil. everything seams to be working fine. vehicle can be ran at idle for very long time with no complications. pcm is bad.... their is a recall in effect but my vin doesn't match up. see recall 94v-033.. been going on for quite some time now. and after ruling everything out it is the pcm... i believe the recall should be re opened to include last 8 vin code st356500. *nm | |||
| 12/15/2003 | 1 | ||
| I own a 1995 dodge neon and it has a major headgasket oil leak that a mechanic diagnosed. the headgasket leak has been getting worse and this is a major problem because i am adding a quart of oil every three days. the entire bottom of the engine is covered in oil. i checked the nhtsa defect investigation reports and many consumers have complained about this serious problem. every time i drive there is a strong smell of burned oil. on 12-15-2003 smoke started to come from the engine. i am very worried that this might start an engine fire if the car gets very hot. i have checked various automotive websites and in one site a dodge owner mentions that his mechanic told him that a customers dodge neon had an engine fire. i contacted a local dodge dealer and they said that they could do nothing about it. this is an obvious design defect that is also a safety risk not only of engine fires but also engine stalls due to low oil levels. there is also a problem with the brakes making strange sounds. *la | |||
| 08/27/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated the vehicle misfired and stalled when reaching a high temperature. the vehicle also leaked coolant. the problem was due to a cracked head gasket. *ak *ts *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle stalled without warning. *ak *ph *jb | |||
| 06/25/2003 | 8 | 08/26/1995 | |
| While traveling on the highway, the check engine light appeared on the dashboard, and the vehicle leaked gasoline underneath the vehicle. *ak *ts *jb | |||
| 06/09/2003 | 82741 | 3 | |
| Chronic engine oil leaks. cylinder head oil leak repaired (including front cam seal, valve cover, spark plug tube, egr, cover tube flange, intake manifold, and throttle body) on 11/26/99 at 82k miles. front cam seal replaced on 12/31/01 at 105k000miles. front cam seal failure on 6/9/02 at 125k miles. failure caused damage to cam shaft. all leaks were potential fire hazards.*ak | |||
| 06/09/2003 | 82741 | 1 | |
| Cronic engine oil leak. *ak | |||
| 05/14/2003 | 1 | 12/20/1994 | |
| Transmission defective. when put into reverse it made a loud banging noise. shifted harshly from second to third gear. the head gasket blew and had to be replaced. the brakes squealed for no apparent reason. the camshaft seal leaked oil and had to be replaced. also, the valve cover gasket had to be replaced because of an oil leak. *tt | |||
| 01/15/2003 | 50000 | 1 | 07/01/1994 |
| There seems so be a big problem with dodge neon gasket heads. they're faulty, the company knows this which is why they've been redesigned. i've heard they don't consider this a big enough problem, but isn't leaking oil on a hot engine dangerous? *jb | |||
| 02/21/2003 | 82300 | 1 | |
| The head gasket failed, which caused the engine to stall.*jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| The head gasket failed.*jb | |||
| Consumer called complaining about the cylinder head leaking oil from back of engine. dealer was contacted and stated that there is no recall so there for they can do nothing about it. ts | |||
| 03/15/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that while driving and no warning the vehicle jerk and the engine light will come on and there will be a heavy vibration. dealer notified ts | |||
| 09/16/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that while driving the vehicle the timing belt broke and it was hard to turn the steering wheel. nlm | |||
| 06/01/2095 | |||
| Cruise control went out shortyly after dealer reprogrammed pcm. rear main seal has been an ongoing problem with constant leaks. radio began working intermittently about year and half ago and now is completely out. instrument cluster was working intermittently for about a year and then completely went out. a/c condensor went out and took belts with it. i have done alot of internet research and word of mouth research and found that all these components are common failurs. called dodge complaint line only to have them tell me i'm sol since warranty is up.*ak | |||
| While driving at highway speed or any speed vehicle stalls out without warning.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer experienced a head gasket failure with vehicle. consumer was informed that it was a common defect but chrysler refuses to pay because vehicle has over 100,000 miles on it. *jg | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 1 | 05/20/1995 | |
| Vehicle was losing oil, but has not affected normal operation of vehicle. oil leakage was slowly progressing onto the ground. dealer was notified. *ak consumer states head gasket was replaced. *slc | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Head gasket leaks. nlm | |||
| 01/18/2001 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| While driving head gasket blewout. vehicle overheated. took vehicle to dealer. problem was remedied. *ak the manufacturer redesigned the head gasket due to numerous complaints from consumers, but refused to reimburse this consumer because the warranty had expired. *yh | |||
| 02/27/2002 | |||
| While driving vehicle would run rough and leak oil vehicle taken to dealer, and informed of a blown head gasket. manufacturer was notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| Oil indicatot light was on throughout travel. consumer would replace oil in vehicle. and oil light still illuminated. vehicle was serviced, technician noticed. *ak gasket cover needed to be replaced. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 03/06/2002 | |||
| Vehicle was losing powe/,leaking oil and overheating while driving vehicle taking to a repairsshop, and informed of a blown head gasket. feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak | |||
| 01/15/2002 | |||
| While driving 60 mph oil light came on. dealer inspected vehicle, and determined cam seal had failed, causing most of engine oil to leak. cam seal was replaced, also, a cam seal retainer was installed. shortly after this repair, head gasket started leaking, and engine was knocking.*ak | |||
| 12/31/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Head gasket failure then engine failure | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| Engine head gasket failed causing oil to leak from vehicle. consumer has taken vehicle in twice already to get this looked into, but after tsecond time head gasket had some corrosion and had to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 11/21/2001 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| The head gasket failed, while driving down busy road with one month old daughter in vehicle, i am very disappointed in dodge, that they have not recalled head gaskets on 1995 dodge neons. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Attempt to have chrysler fix head gasket failed; would not authorize replacement of head gasket because car is used, near 100000 miles, and six years from manufacture; head gasket must be replaced by me at my own cost; a/c leak has never been completely determined, although several leaks were found and fixed; blower motor recently died. linkage blew apart at some point in 2001 and had to be repaired using oem washers and nuts. *ak | |||
| 09/25/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Have had this vehicle checked by 3 independent mechanics, all 3 diagnose that the head gasket is faulty and that this is acommon problem with dodge neons. our dodge dealership denies that this is a known problem and after diagnosing the car have told us ther is nothing wrong with it.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Bleeder valve cap cracked, causing fuel to leak from the car. occured 3 different times. oil leak occurred from the head gasket. erratic and difficulty when accelerating. | |||
| 09/15/2001 | 2 | 08/01/1997 | |
| My neon has leaked oil for almost 2 years now. headgasket was replaced once before and it continued to leak oil immediately after repairs. the car is now bubbling and is probably heading for headgasket failure again.*ak | |||
| 07/27/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| The engine light often comes on without a cause. it is so costly to check without an fix that i am thinking about not having it check anymore. the head gasket is a major problem on these cars. i do not have the money to fix it at this time. i am waiting for a call from dodge to see if they will help. this should be replaced at their cost. too many people have had this problem. the rotor and calipers problem was scary. i was applying my brakes when a crunch was heard. it became hard to keep control of the car. the camshaft seal came out of the head. i had to purchase a new one. i find it interesting that a lot of neon owners are having the same problems. i wish dodge would pull their share of the cost so trust could be restablished. thank you for your time, robyn knouff. *ak | |||
| 07/05/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states he took vehicle in for service, and was informed that the head gasket on the engine was leaking, consumer was informed that repairs would be $1500 consumer did some research and found that other owners were having the same problems, therefore consumer asked what chrysler was going to do, they then agreed that they would fix problem for $400 as a courtesy, consumer belives that chrysler should have fixed the problem at no charge and he is requesting that his $400.00 be reimbursed.*yh | |||
| 05/23/2000 | |||
| Oil light comes on, leaving huge puddles of oil when stopped. also, vehicle leaves a trail of oil when driving, and vehicle smokes a lot. contacted dealer, and dealer stated there was not a recall on this problem. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 2 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Oil leaks, electrical system/ transmission, and fuel line failed. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1996 | |||
| Air conditioner failed, head gasket blew, lapis blue exterior paint 'fell off' in large pieces.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| This problem with the head gasket appears to be widespread in the neons. although dc has not admitted to a faulty part they have sent out several technicial bulletins on how to install a new gasket and have paid for the repairs in cars under 50000 miles. on my car the head was so pitted that dealer could not replace the gasket and expect it to seal properly. i do not think this is the fault of the dealer but a manufatures defect in the head itself which lead to the gasket leaking. although my dealership offered to pick up the cost of the head on a goodwill warrenty i believe the entire cost should be picked by dc since they are aware of this defect. as it stands now, after calling dc customer services they have not made a final decission on what amount to pick up for the repairs. i have diligently maintained my car since purchasing it and do not feel they are justified in asking me to pick up any of the cost on something clearly the fault of the material and the manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 06/27/2001 | 06/01/1994 | ||
| Chysler should be forced to do a recall of neons due to badly designed headgaskets on all neons there are thousands of vehicles developing this problem and chrysler is very secretive about how much they are willing to pay if you are not under warranty. also a recall on the a/c evaporator for leakage is needed this problem has also occurred in thousands of neons and chrysler is unwilling to admit that the unit is defective.*ak | |||
| 08/17/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| White smoke was coming from tail pipe, running rough, and loss of oil while driving. vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer of a blown head gasket. repairs were made at consumer's expense. *ak *slc | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Engine lost power when accelerating. then, took vehicle to dealer. dealer found out that engine had a blown head gasket, and could not be repaired. *ak | |||
| 05/30/2001 | 2 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Numerous other probs: oxidized paint, gauges will fail when driving, does not shift (automatic), head gasket leak, transmission fluid leak, would like to be part of class action or get them to fix this car so i can get rid of it! | |||
| 05/24/2001 | 2 | 07/01/1994 | |
| 2nd failure of head gasket. 1st failure occurred at 19k miles in 1996, repaired under warranty. recent failure at 71k, repair cost $600. car driven 5k to 10k miles/yr. past 2 years. seems obvious to many (including mechanics) that the original head gasket is defective and that's why it was redesigned in '1998 or '1999. our car now has the redesigned gasket. i'm not sure i would be submitting this complaint if this was the 1st time the gasket failed or if the car was driven hard and had high mileage. why are consumers continuing to get stuck with high repair bills on a defective part? it's troubling that the dot has not been more active on this problem, but i realize there are other issues that pose greater threats to driver safety.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states vehicle has been in shop for over fourteen days, consumer states that dealer has found other damage that includes piston rings and other engine parts, in which he only anticipated the labor for head gasket failure, dealership is covering parts, damage was caused by the head gasket failure and overheating conditionl *jb | |||
| 05/25/2001 | 3 | ||
| While driving ,would feel engine losing power . consumer had seen coolant and oil leaking out of engine due to head gasket had failing three times. *ak | |||
| 05/11/2001 | |||
| While driving engine head gaskets blewout. antifreeze had leaked out and caused engine to overheat. *ak | |||
| Head gaskets have blown, leaking coolant onto engine. dealer has been notified.*ak | |||
| 10/08/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| All components listed had early/premature failure. worst situation is head gasket. would like to be part of class action lawsuit against chrysler if applicable.*ak | |||
| 03/29/2001 | |||
| Head gasket needs replacing. *ak | |||
| 05/05/2001 | 1 | 04/30/1994 | |
| Vehicle was overheating during normal operation. consumer took vehicle to a private mechanic who referred it to dodge because there was an ongoing problem. head gasket in engine developed a leak which allowed antifreeze/oil to leak out of engine.*ak consumer was informed by dealership that this is a common part to be replaced. *jb | |||
| Head gaskets are prematurely leaking which could cause engine failure. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 1 | 03/29/2001 | ||
| Head gasket failure, possible engine problems, manufacturer has denied assistance for the repairs. *jb | |||
| 04/10/2001 | |||
| Head gasket was leaking into oil pan. vehicle would overheat. took to mechanic who indicated head gaskets need to be replaced due to fact they had blownout. *ak | |||
| 04/30/2001 | 0 | ||
| A major oil leak which has caused vehicle to cut off while driving at any speed without prior warning. also, head gasket blewout. consumer has contacted dealer, and they had replaced parts; but, problem still occurs. please provide any futher details.*ak | |||
| Over a period of time vehicle was leaking oil. consumer contacted dealer, dealer was unable to determine cause of problem. consumer had head gasket replaced at 83 thousand miles. when driving at 40 mph vehicle cut off without prior warning. consumer contacted dealer. dealer noticed parts within engine compartment had failed. also, head gasket was leaking oil which caused the problem. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| 03/20/2001 | |||
| Had noticed a large puddle of oil on garage floor. took to mechanic and had it checked. was informed that seals were not involved, but head gaskets were causing leakage.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced overheating and loss of coolant while driving. taken to an independent repair shop, and informed consumer of a head gasket failure. manufacturer notified, and informed that it was not covered under a recall. *ak *jb | |||
| 03/27/2001 | 1 | ||
| Engine gauge went into the red, consumer turned off car to cool. two days later, mechanic said it was a butsted head gasket.*ak consumer stated engine damage from overheating included piston rings and crankshaft bearings. *slc | |||
| 03/01/1997 | |||
| I just had the clutch repaired, and was told by mechanic that my head gasket is causing serious oil leak and needs to be repaired, i was told the dealership should repair this since it is a known problem with neons, mechanic stated he notice this problem with neons he has repaired. *ak | |||
| 03/09/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| 2 weeks prior to reported incident vehicle had a coolant leak. garage found that the coolant resevoir had split and replaced it. on the 9th march my wife drove the car and dropped a college of to pick up his car at a garage. when she restarted the vehicle and proceeded to drive it she noticed that the engine did not sound right. shortly after the car started to wobble, the engine check light came on and the temperture gauge started to climb higher. she arrived home, i rang the garage, told them of the symptoms and was told to bring the car in. on starting it up i noticed a lot of blue grey smoke come out of the exhaust. the vehicle drove with no problems to the garage. subsequent inspection of the engine showed a coolant leak, when the head gasket was taken off there were 2 cracks on the engine block. the estimated cost of a temporary repair is $1000, but there is no guarantee how long the repair would last. the only other option was a new engine which is out of the question. i cannot understand how this problem could occur with only 76k on the clock. the vehicle was purchased used with 45k on the clock in september 1997. since then it has been serviced according to the manufacturers instruction, with an oil and filter change every 3 months.*ak | |||
| 3 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| Dealer now refuses to replace; claims it is different part leaking. separate repair shops state it is head gasket again. *ak | |||
| 01/09/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving, consumer heard strange noise and then vehicle died, mechanic stated cylinder head broke, causing timing belt to break, water pump to lock up, and other parts to fail, consumer states this is a manufacturers defect and questions why there is no recall, consumer is also requesting reimbursement. *slc | |||
| Oil is leaking from head gasket which could damage engine.*ak | |||
| 11/15/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Head gasket failures are common with neons. i have aske chrisyler to settle my complaint and they don't care.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Head gasket is defective in all 1995-1999 dodge neons, in 2000 models,dodge corp used a different manufacturer and the new head gaskets have a safety cover to prevent burning.i have reported this to chrysler corp(my file #8135177)and they refuse to admit to the defect and only will grant $100.00 to provide assistance to a $820.00 repair.vin#1b3e58zc15d161629, please help!!*ak | |||
| 08/13/1998 | 2 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Head gasket failed at 85,800 and has now failed again. *ak | |||
| 11/18/2000 | 1 | ||
| A bent valve caused misfiring in cylinder #4. *slc | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle has experienced a leaking head gasket on two occasions, the dealer stated that they now use a metal gasket because of all the failures. *slc | |||
| 3 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| Rred at approx. 90000 miles. have had brake system replaced approx. every 30000 miles.*ak | |||
| 12/09/2000 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| Engine head gasket failed 12/9/00. it was determined that it was a salvaged engine. a replacement engine, also salvaged, was sent to mechanic by great lakes warranty company. on 1/18/01, the head gasket failed once again, only 4 weeks since the last repair for the same problem. the great lakes warranty expires 1/26/01. it is unknown why the original engine was replaced.*ak | |||
| 12/20/2000 | |||
| Driver experienced no heat, and then problem became worse. dealer said it was head gasket. *ak | |||
| 10 | 01/01/1996 | ||
| Many persistent problems with car. especially with head gaskets and brakes. have heard from many other neon owners of head gasket problems. have had breaks replaced at least every year of ownership and sometimes twice in a couple of years. breaks sqeak and moan regardless. *ak | |||
| 01/09/2001 | |||
| Vehicle experienced overheating and shut off. vehicle taken to dealer, and informed of a head gasket failure. manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and not covered under a recall. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| While trraveling at speed of 70 mph noticed vehicle smoking. dealer stated head gasket was leaking oil. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 09/13/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| 09/13/2000-head gasket, timing belt, water pump all failed. 8/1/2000-fuel gauge stopped working.*ak | |||
| 10/20/2000 | 08/01/2000 | ||
| Gasket failures (head and transaxle) diagnosed by ultraviolet dye test. brake deficieny discovered in high speed commuter traffic with near collision. the frequency of the same complaints from many owners suggests that a large recall action is in order before many serious accidents result. | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| Head gasket leaked. then had to replace clutch because it failed after oil leaked on it. spent tons of money and it's now my understanding that dodge was aware of this problem. with such as severe oil hemmorhage, i'm lucky my car is still operating. i'm a student and can't afford these problems. no one can. and we shouldn't have to pay for something that could have been recalled. i'm irate. *ak | |||
| 11/11/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Upon verifying that it was the head gasket, was informed of other such problems from other dodge neon owners. i believe that this should be looked into. what other problems could exist. do we need deaths to occure as with the tires? *ak | |||
| 11/11/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experiencing overheating while driving. vehicle taken to independent repairshop, and informed consumer that a head gasket failed. dealer notified, and informed that vehicle was out of its warranty, and not responsible for repairs. *ak *slc | |||
| 08/08/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Engine head gasket failure, second time. head gasket was replaced on 'extended warranty at 61,222 miles. second head gasket (redo) had to be replaced at 97,932 miles. dealer decided to split the cost with me, charging $520.08 for repairs. the vehicle was left dirty for me to pick up. oil & coolant dripping from undercarriage, fenders and steering wheel greasy. *ak | |||
| 08/08/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Engine head gasket ,second failure. head gasket was replaced on extended warranty at 61,222 mi. second head gasket (redo) had to be replaced at 97932 mi. dealer split the cost with me, charging $520.08 for repairs. the vehicle was left dirty for me to pick up, oil & coolant dripping from undercarriage, fenders and steering wheel greasy. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| Major oil leak through head gasket. reported to nhtsa due to high failure rate on dodge neon head gaskets. | |||
| 11/20/1999 | 5 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Leak was noticed 1 week after purchased and was repaired at my cost. 1 month later still a leak this time was told it was an oil pan leak, was repaired and still had a leak. took it to dodge dealer this time head gasket replaced 2nd time at 577 dollars cost. leak was still present so it was replaced again by dealer no cost to me. after repair leak was still present this time dealer put new head on vehicle. still had leak this time it was a main rear seal, so had it replaced and it was still leaking. they replaced rear main seal again and the leak went away now the car is shaking violently and making funny noises. and engine light is on now. | |||
| 01/14/1999 | 1 | ||
| Head gasket failed. *et | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1996 | ||
| Blown head gasket on a dodge neon 95. please help us, dodge neon owner's, to make dodge pay for this serious and expensive problem. *ak | |||
| 07/15/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Headgasket failure.......started with coolant bubbling and the repair shop diagnosed it as the headgasket. dealer charged me $1000 to fix problem that he acknowledged was a defect in the cars design. i need help getting my money back!!! | |||
| 08/30/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1996 | |
| The head gasket, and brakes have been reported unmerious times by others | |||
| 1 | 06/09/1998 | ||
| Head gasket failed. *et | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 1 | 10/31/1997 | |
| External oil leak at the head gasket. *et | |||
| 09/15/1997 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| Since the purchase of my neon in may '95, i have had nothing but costly problems. this past year, alone, the repair, towing, and car rental expenses have exceeded $5000.00. this car is costing me a fortune to maintain, as these are major components that are malfunctioning. the items i have registered complaints on are just a few of the items i am having problems with. in just over a year, i have had to have a head gasket replaced, my air compressor seized, almost resulting in a fire, my throttle body had to be replaced, they still can't determine why my brakes squeal constantly. although i have heard that this, among other things, is a very common and dangerous problem with the '95 neons. my my engine controller had to be supposedly updated, my engine skips, but the dealer says nothing is wrong with it. my warning lights don't work, with these problems, you would think that you would have some kind of warning. and now, i have had to replace gear shift cables, and as of yesterday, i had a clutch cable snap which may have caused transmission damage. i have been told that the clutch cable has been updated 3 times for the '95 neon because of problems with it, i will be investigating this further. my air compressor has malfunctioned twice since i have had the car, as well as the evaporator. for what it has cost me to repair this car, because chrysler refuses to admit fault, although it is obvious that this model and year is a lemon, i could be driving a mercedes benz!! i have never been so disappointed in a vehicle as i am with this neon! and obviously i am certainly not the only person with constant problems and astronomical repair costs being incurred. it is quite obvious by this database that there are many other people who are in the same boat i am in. chrysler has made not only a poor product, but also a dangerous product. i can't believe that they would knowingly sell a vehicle to so many people with the problems that the neon has had. thieves! | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| There's a small oil leak, needs new head gasket, speedometer stops works occasionally (we need a recall please; or any other info you could provide) | |||
| 08/16/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Car leaking oil finally got worse, diagnosed as head gasket was told by other neon owner that problem was being fixed for free. my dealer considered it a warranty work but charged a deductible - twice what he would have charged had a been original owner. complaint more with dealer than dodge. | |||
| 10/22/1998 | 2 | 05/01/1995 | |
| In may of 1995 i purchased a new neon sport coup, on october of 1998 my head gasket was leaking oil. i asked them if this should be happening to a car as new as mine and they told me no. chrysler agreed to pay half of the cost for a new head gasket on my car. i also asked if i would be back in another 2 years to replace the new head gasket that they had replaced and they syated no. i am now back a yea and a half later with the same problem. i called chrysler again and they agreeed to pay half again. now it is 3 weeks after i have had my head gasket replaced and i now have oil coming out of my radiator and they are not sure what is wrong so they are keeping my car over the weekend to try to figure it out. i also have had this car in for a bad cig. liter, weather striping on my left door,loose window (twice and it is still not right), and other problems. i feel like i am stck with a lemon. i have already put out over $3,000 in repares on this car. *ak | |||
| 07/10/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| The month i bought the car i had to get the motor mounts replaced and the transmision. the motor mounts were busted and i shouldn't have been driving the car on the transmission. since i bought the car the paint job has been peeling. i have no paint on the roof. i had to sand down what was left and primer it. the rest of the paint on the car is peeling everywhere. recently the gauge cluster went out. when i would turn on the car the gauges wouldn't do anything. then it stopped, now the speedometer won't move along with the odometer. so i have no idea how fast i am going. last, whenever i get out of my car from driving it smells like someone farted, i have a constant check engine light that tells me its the o2 senser but it's not we tested those. the catalitic convert is bad on the car and i have to replace it. | |||
| 07/03/2000 | 02/01/2000 | ||
| I have an appt with kuhn chrysler to diagnose problem by the number of complaints i have read i say it is pretty obvious that i am right and it is the head gasket. obviously, this is a very wide spread problem. t he dealer that i talked to said that chrysler is offering partial reimbursement on some of the repairs. partial reimbursement!! this is obviosly a manufacturing problem and they should be paying for full replacement. i was told that since i am not the original owner they may not pay anything at all and it is my problem.. get a clue look at the complaints!!! i am getting very disguraged with everyone that i have talked to and about ready to sell the car, cut my losses, and know better in the future never to buy a dodge again!!!*ak | |||
| 11/01/1994 | |||
| Engine constantly overheats on a daily basis. while under warranty couldn't find the problem. there is evident of a head gasket leak. *ak *ml | |||
| 06/23/2000 | 1 | 06/23/2000 | |
| Engine head gaskets have prematurely blown out, causing the engine to completely malfunctions.*ak head gaskets failure caused the vehicle over heated, engine kocking and steam, bubbling/cracking of coolant container. a/c malfunction and fan motor becomes lhot when turning on. *yh | |||
| Engine head gasket was replaced at 46,000 miles because it was leaking oil. head gasket was leaking oil and needed replacing a second time. this caused the vehicle to shut off. the current mileage is 78,000. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 05/02/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Took vehicle to dealership begining of may, they said it was the head gasket, spent $545 to repair. sometime near the end of the month i noticed oil leaking again - had sent note saying ck rear seal -- they had to repair main rear seal - $350 --- if i hadn't noticed the oil in the dirt, and not trusted that it was fixed or brushed it off -- i could have faced a cracked head --- there was practically no oil in the vehicle. i put in 2 qts to get to dealership and they put in $10 worth of oil -- problem seems fixed, but $1,000 is a lot for a car not even 5 years old yet. contacted chrysler, supposedly they will pay for the head gasket, haven't seen it yet. i have spoken to many 1995 neon owners, all have this same problem.... please look into - thank you!!!. *ak | |||
| 06/10/2000 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Just bought this used. head gasket is bad - $1,300 repair! *ak | |||
| 06/12/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1994 | |
| Head gasket failure causing car to overheat. don't know yet if damage to head. car has several electrical glitches that don't affect safety. has also failed twice before - fuel tank sensor caused car to never register less than 1/4 tank so ran out of gas. also another type of fuel sensor caused car to lose power - gave impression that car was losing injectors.*ak | |||
| 05/23/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Head gasket cracked, leaking oil. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Oil is leaking from the head gasket. nlm | |||
| 05/10/2000 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| Head gasket blew, need to resurface the head, needed a new timing belt, a new rear oil seal, coolent flush and more totaling 818.00 and i am still having problems with the car. *ak | |||
| 11/16/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1995 | |
| The head gasket failed as noted and i was never informed that chrysler will reimburse the owner for repairs since this is a widespread problem. the total cost was $641.70 and the work was done through an authorized dealer. supposedly, chrysler has extended the warranty to up to 5 years/100,000 miles owners will be reimbursed for previous engine repairs. unfortunately, there is no written record of this secret warranty. *ak | |||
| 05/10/2000 | 09/01/1994 | ||
| This problem of defective head gaskets is widespread, and should clearly be a manufacturer recall. the consumer is getting screwed on this vehicle. what does it take to make the powers that be see this and to do something about protecting us from defects that should be corrected by gmc? *ak | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Head gasket will cost $600 to repair. had enough problems with this car in the 16 months i have owned it. it is apparent by all the complaints that somthing should be done. so why hasn't it? *ak | |||
| Consumer noticed vehicle was leaking fluid, temerature was running high, and vehicle overheated. dealer stated vehicle needed new head gasket. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 07/07/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Vechicle overheated , was towed to nearest chrysler service center, replaced thermostat. 6 wks later overheated again towed to dealership again, was told it had a cracked head gasket they repalced it. six wks later car stalled while driving 55 mph on interstate again towed dealership could not find a reason for this. 3 wks later same problem again towed this time they said a coil wire was loose.no other problem was found same day i picked up the car it again stalled and had to be towed this time they said some idle steps were out of sync they should have already known this since i just got the car back that day. every time the car was in the shop they could find nothing wrong so they say, i left the car for several days so that a computer co-pilot could be installed and the mechanics could monitor the problem as it happens. this produced no info . the car has run all winter but now that warm weather is here the problem has started again. the car had to be again towed on 3/8/00 still no satisfaction as to why this is happening. have spokken to several representatives from chrysler warranty and manufacturing divisions concerning this and they have on numerous occassions been very rude. the last straw occurred on april 14,2000 while driving to find the exact location of a very important job interview the car broke down 2, i was no where near a phone and could not call for help. i sat in the car for 1 hr tried to restart the car it started but i couldn't trust the vehicle to continue the trip. i had to turn around and head back home , i was driving back home and it stalled again i waited another 1/2 hour it started and i prayed all the way home i would make it safely. each time i have had the car towed i have had to pay $50 as my deductible on my extended warranty and each time they said they couldn't find the problem. i feel very upset and disappointed to think i am paying for such an unreliable car. i will never buy another chrysler product. *ak | |||
| 08/27/1997 | 2 | 06/01/1994 | |
| On august 27, 1997, vehicle was in for yearly inspection when dealership noticed oil leak. supposedly head gasket needed repair and this job was done. vehicle needed relay repair in on march 23, 1999 and $150 of unauthorized diagnostics was performed. no problem was found. in august 1999, vehicle began with oil leak again. car was parked until february 2000 when private repair man diagnosed head gasket leak and valve cover gasket leak. chrysler was once again notified. information provided to us states that this is an ongoing problem with 1995 neons and we've all ready sunk too much money into this car for multiple repairs. car is presently parked again!! *ak | |||
| 03/23/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Engine overheated while going 30mph.blown head gaskett,antifreeze turned brown because of oil leaking into radiator, this caused the thermastat to clog and fail. major oil leaking from engine. a/c will not hold freon, this will cost $700 to repair. | |||
| 01/02/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Contacted chrysler regarding head gasket repairs. they only offered less than 25% reimbursement for this problem. the problem is well known and should have already been recalled to fix this problem. *ak | |||
| 03/26/2000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Head gasket blew on the #4 cylinder blowing coolant and oil through the engine and exhaust system. as a result of this problem the engine block cracket between the water jackets. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Engine head gasket leaks - i believe that this is a manufactuer defect, as all neon's have this problem get a clue. *ak | |||
| 03/10/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| The head gasket caused my water pump,transmission,radiator, to be replaced. it made my engine overheat all the time..i had to replace everything..it also leaked oil all the time. i spent money all the time to replace the oil that leaked out. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Head gasket failed. | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Engine head gasket failed. *ak | |||
| 03/19/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| I have had this car since 1995. i do not use the car other than for very limited driving as seen in my low mileage. it is march 23 of 2000, my car has approx 29,000 miles, very low and all these problems. the car is currently in the shop being told that the head gasket that they replaced in 1/99 did not hold, which in 99, they thought was odd that it went so soon. i am also having the car fixed because the power steering switch sensor has failed. i believe that on a car with little mileage that i should be incurring this much problems. if this car has this many problems, they should redesign the car and not sell them until so. also, please feel free to contact fitgerald and they can tell you other problems with this car!!!l *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 50 | ||
| Instrument cluster loses power unexplicably during normal car usage. power is immediatly restored after the loss, however it makes vehicle difficult to drive at times when odemter is being reset. excessive leakage in vehicle's trunk and driver's side back seat has occured. bosak to fix after car was recently bought, however, leak not completely fixed and re-discovered 1 year later. a hole was discovered in the drivere's side rear wheel well as a result of unexplicable excessive corrosion. it was also discovered that seals were broked on drivere's side door and window track was glued improperly causing the window and track to come loose. out of pocket expences not revovered by dealership. also discovered was a severe leake from head gasket. called several repair places and found the neon's have had much trouble in the past.. excessive oil loss, and repairs are costly. front engine mount off; causing pressure in transmission lines and trans fluid leakage. please contact me asap about the car; need to recover costs. | |||
| 03/10/2000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Head gasket leaking oil everywhere/dealership charged me $600 for replacing the defective gasket. why should i have to pay for their defects. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| The engine part has not failed yet - i've been told the head gasket is leaking and can go at any time. that was told to me on the date i wrote as 'failure' chrylse should replace this part with their updated parts for free for the consumer. i want to see something done about this as i have heard too many accounts of the gasket going and chrylser not doing anything for the consumer. *ak | |||
| 11/24/1998 | 2 | 03/05/1998 | |
| Head gasket failed. nlm | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| Noticed low on oil. oil was leaking out on the engine. took it to the mechanic who said that it was an engine head gasket problem. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Engine head gasket leaks and needs repairs on most if not all neons from what i hear. *ak | |||
| 02/21/2000 | 1 | ||
| Engine head gasket of the first few years of neons are known to fail often. this failure can cause engine head to leak oil and anti-freeze. this could lead to engine failure if not repaired. the head gasket for neon's was redesigned at least once to fix this design problem. in my opinion, the early neon head gaskets should be recalled to fix this defect. *ak | |||
| 01/31/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| The head gasket is a known problem that develops a leak at cyl#4. it was detected when the engine began overheating. a new head gasket was developed mid 1998 due to the number of problems and was used subsequently for all new engines and repairs. *ak | |||
| 02/18/2000 | |||
| Vehicle was overheating. looked under the vehicle and it was bubbling. consumer thought it was some coolant. vehicle was taken to jiffy lube and coolant/oil change was done. two days later, vehicle started running hot and was taken to firestone. they checked the thermostat and noticed that coolant had leaked onto the spark plugs. it was taken to fast to jiff lube, problem is still happpening. *ak | |||
| 02/26/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| I feel that because of the neglect of chrysler, i shouldn't have to pay for their manufacturing defects. i incurred expenses of $55.80 for parts, and $495.15 for labor. at 61,535 a car should not need a head gasket to be replaced. approximately 6 months ago i also had to replace the compressor and the condenser. the condenser was leaking oil and the expenses incurred again were approximately $630. i feel that chrysler should be liable for some of my repair costs. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 06/01/1995 | ||
| Blown head gasket anlong with the front brakes needed replaced and the rear brakes leaking. the speedometer does not work. i know there may be extra miles on my car however most were highway due to allot of traveling so these parts to go out so soon are very dissapointing when i take excellent care of my car | |||
| 02/14/2000 | 03/01/1995 | ||
| Overheated the last week of december 99 and have been losing radiator fluid since then; no sign of water in oilpan until today. towed to an oregon dealership and was told that manufacturer will only pay for the parts and not labor. the service advisor as well as one of their mechanics admitted that there is a problem with the original cork-based head gasket design and that the manufacturer has a new metallic-based gasket. if the manufacturer has these new parts available why isn't there a recall for this item? consumers of this particular make and model should be reassured that the vehicle they have purchased will not fail due to one faulty item! *ak | |||
| 01/08/1999 | 02/01/1994 | ||
| Vehicle was leaking oil. vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, and was informed that engine head gasket needs replacement. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| I have taken my vehicle in for inspection to a few different service centers to make sure that the diagnosis was the same. the diagnosis reveals that my head gasket is leaking oil. upon inspection at each different service center, i was told that there have been several neons between 95-98 that have had the same type of problem. i have even been told this from a service rep at the chrysler dealership. i pursued this issue by contacting chrysler customer service and after roughly two weeks, i was told that chrysler denys any claim of negligence in the manufacturing of my head gasket. even though they are aware that there are several other neons or other chrysler vehicles with the same size engine having the same problem, they will not assist in any repair of this kind. *ak | |||
| 01/17/2000 | 06/01/1995 | ||
| Oil light came on, car was leaking oil, had car towed, informed of head gasket problem. | |||
| 01/17/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| As i was driving my 1995 neon home from work, i noticed that the oil light came on. i became concerned and pulled into the nearest service station which was less that 1/2 mile away. i asked the service tech to look at the car and he said that there was an oil leak. he suggested that i have the oil changed and see if there were any loose fittings from my previous oil change a few weeks earlier. the oil was changed and the car started only to continue to leak oil again. i was told not to drive it and had it towed to my dealership the following day. the dealership diagnosed that the cam seal/plug had cracked off and caused damage to the engine. as a result, i would need a new short block installed in my 5yr old car at a price of $3500.00. i feel that the cam seal/plug is defective and that is why it cracked off. i have spoken to other people in the auto industry/repair industry and it is a known problem with the neon car. i cannot imagine that i should be held to pay for the replacement of the engine when i did everything i was supposed to do by stopping the car immediately. i spoke to chrysler directly and within minutes of contacting the dealer, they (chrysler) agreed to pay half of the repair only if i had the service done at a dodge dealership. i appreciated this gesture but i am still looking at paying $1700.00 out of pocket for the damage. i feel that chrysler is aware of the problem with this defective part. i have read complaints on your website and would greatly appreciate a phone call to see if i can get any help in resolving this issue. as you can imagine, i am extremely upset at this point. i have contacted my dealer and wrote a letter to the general manager. i did receive a call from the svc mgr, who will admit no fault. at this point i am waiting to hear from the svc mgr with a firm repair price but as of yet, he has not returned by call. i feel that i am being unfairly treated and being penalized because i did not buy the extended warranty. | |||
| 01/08/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1998 | |
| I have already replaced the entire head gasket system less than a year and a half ago. already it is leaking oil. that is ridiculous. something has to be done about this problem. *ak | |||
| 01/08/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Heater no longer worked. fluctuation in operating temperature. emission gasses in cooling system was diagnosed as a faulty head gasket | |||
| 01/10/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Engine head gasket was blown and engine has leaked oil for almost a year. the repair costs almost $600 and the dealer told me he has seen more of these than he can count, yet no recall. *ak | |||
| Vehicle was losing oil due to a blown head gasket. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 2 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Head gasket failed. yh | |||
| 11/09/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was taken in for repairs engine head gaskets which were leaking due to being torn. vehicle repaired, but gasket problems reappeared at 20,000 miles. mechanic noticed oil leaking on garage floor & it was repaired,again. *ak | |||
| 05/06/1998 | 2 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Engine is leaking oil due to a defective head replacement head gasket. first replaced at 44,763 miles, leaking again at 71,300 miles. *ak | |||
| 11/02/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Head gasket defective, cuasing major oil leak. local dealer said it's common problem for neons. contacted dealer that sold it and chrysler. | |||
| 04/05/1996 | |||
| Whenever turning the steering wheel either left or right, it would make a clunking, popping noise. the sway bar went out. also, was informed the by the mechanic that power steering rack/ coil, and engine head gasket need replacing. *ak | |||
| 09/08/1999 | |||
| Blown engine head gasket. dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. seeking nhtsa help in this matter. *ak | |||
| 09/28/1999 | |||
| Engine head gaskets have cracked prematurally, resulting in oil leakage onto the engine. dealer has inspected the vehicle, and the manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 08/30/1999 | 2 | 08/05/1997 | |
| Engine head gaskets has blown out twice, resulting in an oil leakage. dealer has been notified. *ak timing belt was changed at 61,524 miles. switch for oil indicator burned out causing oil leakage (5-11-98). *mjs | |||
| 03/10/1997 | 2 | 03/21/1994 | |
| Oil leakage is occurring due to a bad engine gasket, causing the engine to stall. dealer has been contacted. *ml | |||
| 03/03/1999 | |||
| While driving at 35 mph without and with no prior warning vehicle stalls and accelerates on its own. also upon applying the brakes, pedal is soft and the vehicle overheats and shuts down. *ak | |||
| 01/19/1999 | |||
| Engine leaks oil. the brake pads wear out every 6 months & have to be changed. have taken to dealer & informed the leaking is from cracked engine head gasket. head gaskets needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| Engine head gasket does not fit properly, causing the gaskets to blow out/engine to cease. the vehicle has been towed in, and dealer had the head gasket replaced twice by the dealer. *ak | |||
| 12/02/1997 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Comshaft position sensor seal failed causing leakage, after replacement of faulty unit engine continues to leak. yh | |||
| 03/20/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| The head gasket is leaking and the mechanic at a local dealer has said that that is a very common problem for the neon's. | |||
| 08/18/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Blown head gasket at 62000 miles. you would think for the money you pay for a car today this problem should not happen at this many mile and the most important thing how many cars its happening to! the internet can tell you many things when the dealer says no thats not the problem and charges you a 100 dollars and car over heats again leaving me standed and needing atow i think thier is a cover up going on because dodge does not want to pay for thier mistake and they should! please look into this head gasket if leaked oil onto header could cause a fire. thnk you mike casterline | |||
| 06/21/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| One week after purchase, all oil was gone from car. dealer first replaced the oil pressure sending unit, kept leaking, then replaced the valve cover gasket, kept leaking, then replaced the cam seals. dealer assured me that it was not the head gasket. still leaking oil. took it to personal mechanic and it is the head gasket leaking. dealer has refused to refund purchase price or replace vehicle. this has been over a 2 month period. the vehicle also has very noisy brakes, especially when it has sat for an extended period of time (overnight). the car has a shaking and rattling in the steering column when going over bumps, especially at slow speeds. the dash board reflects on the windshield when it is sunny and the glare makes it very difficult to see at times. | |||
| 06/20/1999 | 1 | ||
| The cylinder head gasket has failed at unreasonably low milage despite regular maintanance causing engine to overheat and possible damage to the head | |||
| There is a crack in the engine head gasket. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| Engine head gaskets are leaking oil, causing smoke and fumes to enter the vehicle from the vents. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 07/12/1999 | |||
| Engine head gasket blew out, causing severe oil leaks. also, engine check light continues to stay on. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1995 | |||
| Blown engine head gasket/cracked engine head due to internal malfunction. *ak | |||
| 04/29/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Engine began hesitating while traveling 60mph, check engine light illuminated & then engine stalled. took vehicle in to dealership. engine disassembled & revealed head gasket failure due to excessive pitting on head and block water jacket port. informed by dealer this is a common problem, and i visually saw two other engines open on their workbench with the exact same pitting. dealer stated recall should be issued for this problem. complete engine replaced along with throttle body, control module, battery, ignition cables. received vehicle after two month wait. after driving 23 miles, while on freeway, check engine light illuminated followed by engine hessitation and stalling. vehicle brought back to dealer and is still in the shop (3 weeks). dealer reports unknown cause for problem. attempting to replace catylictic converter. | |||
| 5 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Have had sevral problems with this vehicle since purchase,the headgasket leak oil,needs to be replaced/air conditioner went out and now it overheats ,fuel gauge went out and had to replace fuel pump.when it rains car floods inside and truck,shocks front and back have to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 03/04/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was parked. had noticed oil leaking. took vehicle to mechanic & was informed head gaskets had blown & needed replacing. also, motor mounts screws were worn & needed replacing. *ak | |||
| 06/02/1999 | |||
| Head gaskets have blown out. dealer inspected and repaired vehicle. manuacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 05/12/1999 | |||
| Due to a defective engine head gasket cover which broke and leaked, vehicle stalled unexpectedly and without warning. this and could result in a crash. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 04/11/1999 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| I know of many neons with failing head gaskets, yet dodge said they have no plans to recall the part. i don't know what to do, and i can neither afford to pay for the gasket nor a new car. help! *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Head gasket leaks oil between cylinder head and engine block, causing a loss of oil as engine is running ,causing engine to run out of oil. chrylser is aware of this problem in as much as they have a new design head gasket, but they refuse to repair vehicle under warranty. *ak | |||
| Head gasket needed to be replaced at 80 miles. manufacturer has changed the design of the head gasket. *ak | |||
| 4 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| Four times i've had the car in for oil leaks. first time it was the head gaskets(covered by warranty). second time head gaskets 1 month past warranty (13 mos. later), third time (they thought head gaskets again and told me they had formulated new ones, there were problems with the old ones), but it turned out to be the oil sending unit and it's gasket, or o ring. fourth time(one month later) it was the rear main seal and the crank gasket. apparently gasket problems from the start. why should i pay? what is wrong with this picture? | |||
| 04/26/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Within the last 8 months a/c compressor went out; the speed control surged, worked intermittently then stopped functioning; the left rear abs wheel speed sensor failed causing the system to work intermittently; the engine head gasket blew and my rear window blew out and shattered when i closed the door during 00f weather. presently i have had no response from the manufacturer stating the technicality of out of warranty nothing we can do deaf ears. i would greatly appreciate any assistance or suggestions on how i can proceed to recover some of my costs for repairing so many items that have failed within a short period of time. | |||
| 04/10/1999 | 2 | ||
| Leaking head gasket at 37,000 miles, then at 82,000 miles. *mjs | |||
| 11/21/1998 | |||
| While driving at 30 mph engine head gasket blew out and the consumer could smell fumes within the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/18/1996 | |||
| Head gasket found to be defective. | |||
| Oil is leaking on exhaust manifold due to blown out engine head gasket. could catch fire . also, has had a front brake problem. in addition, engine check light came on/off. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| My car has had a problem with overheating since i had it; but the service department at the dealership wpuld always say it was the thermostat when it wasn't. i changed the thermostat three times with the same problem. when the warranty ran out, i was told all these problems with the car that was existing before it ran out that would have been covered. the car has been leaking oil and smoking under the hood ( not exhaust valves) but i am told the head gasket blew out, and that this happened with alot of neons. also the rear main seal leaks right around 60k miles which is when i started having oil problems. my car overheats in warm weather ,mostly when i am stopped at a light or in traffic and i have to cut the heat on until i start moving. i thought it was a fan malfunctioning, but again, the service department said it was the thermostat, which it wasn't. this has been happening since i had the car. if this happens with alot of neons i think this should be remedied by the manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 02/17/1999 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| Engine head gasket is leaking oil which may spill unto the engine and start a fire. dealer said it is a common problem.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Well, i'm not sure if this is considered a safety issue, but i guess if the head gasket on your car blows while you're driving you could get into an accident?? anyway, about a month ago i notice small amounts of oil leaking from my car. i took it to a local mechanic who thought that perhaps i had a slight crack in my head gasket. he said just to keep an eye on it since to fix if would be an expense. in the meantime a friend of mine told me about a friend of theirs who had a neon and they experienced the same problem. they contact chrysler and someone at chrysler stated they knew there was a problem and would fix it with no cost incurred by the owner. i've tried to located chrysler's customer service email and i have no luck, so i'm not sure if you'll be able to help me or not. i appreciate your time regarding this matter. | |||
| 03/06/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Vehicle leaking oil /head gasket | |||
| 12/18/1996 | 1 | ||
| Recall on brake fluid tube clip/tube and head gasket repairs were not completed in a timely manner. | |||
| 11/13/1997 | 2 | 05/01/1996 | |
| I had the head gasket go out on my neon within one year of owning it. i know have the head gasket leaking again, and i'm told that i have not driven over 35,000 miles since the first replacemen.t i should call and complain. when i did i find out from a chrysler dealership here in kansas city that they have seen alot of neon's come in for this problem. i refuse to put out this kind of money on a car that i'm still paying on, especially when this was replaced a short time ago. i feel neon's are a piece of junk!! i have nothing good to say about dodge ,and i hope i can discourage anyone from buying one. i also found out that this should be a recalled part because of the high demand of replacements. i work very hard to make my monthly payments so that should tell you that i do not have spare change sitting around for expensive repairs. i found out from my mechanic that it will cost about $150 in parts and $685 dollars in labor to have this fixed. i called and complained to chrysler, and they gave me a file number of 5515266. i now have to take my car to another place, and wait for the dealership to come back and tell me exactly what my mechanic told me today in order to get help. i was so mad that i was visibly shaken while on the phone to chrysler. i hope that there are people out there that are in my situation, and together we can tell the world to stay away from dodge neons!!!!! *ak | |||
| 02/18/1999 | 03/01/1995 | ||
| Engine head gasket failed. not covered under warranty, may be potential fire hazard, should be replaced by manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 02/16/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Engine headgasket failed.car was smoking under hood. heater failed as well, apparently this has happened to many neons, but no recall has been issued as of yet/called dealer and parts are back ordered for at least 2 weeks/someone should be investigating it. *ak | |||
| 02/04/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Oil leaking from engine head gasket. technician said this part is on national back order. local dealer said they have replaced 25 to 30engine head gaskets in the last year.*ak | |||
| 01/20/1999 | |||
| While driving at 60 mph an d without prior warning vehicle overheated, and the engine head gasket blew out. the alarm went off. the consumer pulled over and went to a gas station, and they determined that engine head gasket blew out. *ak | |||
| 01/04/1999 | 1 | 12/20/1997 | |
| Head gasket failed. | |||
| 01/04/1999 | 1 | 12/20/1997 | |
| Oil filter failed. | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Dealer has replaced brake rotors 95; exhaust gasket off manifold 96,97,98; electrical emision control system96; engine head gasket and engine head 98; and all motor mounts. family dodge has honored all repairs under warranty. special note: when engine head and all motor mounts went bad at (approx. 42,000 miles not under warranty), gary barbera's chryslerland located at 7810 roosevelt blvd. phila., pa 19152, (215)333-3700 called chrysler and i was not charged for repair. *ak | |||
| 10/14/1998 | |||
| The consumer has been experiencing problems with engine head gaskets. oil light stays illuminated and the oil leaks. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 11/21/1998 | |||
| When driving at 70 mph the engine check light came on and the vehicle shut down. as the consumer was driving, and when the consumer tried to start the vehicle back up, the vehicle wouldn't start. the consumer stated the water pump/ timing belt and the pinion ring and gear failed also. *ak | |||
| 11/28/1998 | 07/01/1996 | ||
| When pulling off from a stop, the vehicle started stalling and smoke began to pour out from the tailpipe. vehicle was towed to body shop and found engine head gasket to be blown. the dealer/manufacturer not aware of the problem. owner waiting for head gasket to be repaired. head gasket on back order. *ak | |||
| 4 | 08/01/1995 | ||
| Engine head gasket is leaking oil consistently. dealer has replaced gasket, but defect is still occurring. *ak | |||
| 05/20/1998 | |||
| Engine head gasket cracked, causing oil leakage. dealer / manufacturer notified, and manufacturer offer to repair at half the cost to consumer. *ak | |||
| 08/12/1998 | 1 | 07/15/1994 | |
| Engine head gasket failed. | |||
| 05/10/1998 | |||
| Consumer complainting of oil leaking from head gaskets on vehicle at 50,000 miles. dealer notified. | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 2 | 10/01/1995 | |
| 2 engine sensors failed, head gasket failed, motor mounts failed causing motor to drop out of the brackets. | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 1 | 12/29/1995 | |
| Accelerator pedal sticks. engine gasket failure. | |||
| 02/25/1998 | 1 | ||
| Going 60mph when engine check light came on. vehicle started shaking. went to parking lot & lifted hood. smoke come from cooling bottle. engine light dimmed. towed to dealer & was told head gasket blew. also abs brakes failed to work when depressed quickly & vehicle skidded forward on dry pavement. *ak | |||
| 09/23/1997 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Engine gasket failure causing oil leak. | |||
| 11/12/1997 | 2 | ||
| Engine check light comes on & stays; then vehicle would overheat & had no water. took to dealer & mechanic said the head gasket had a leak & needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 01/06/1998 | 1 | ||
| Blown head gasket. | |||
| The head gasket is leaking, causing the car to make funny noises.the coolant was empty. the head gasket was replaced. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1997 | |||
| Vehicle leaked oil due to a defective head gasket. *ak | |||
| 09/29/1996 | |||
| The right motor mount broken, needs to be replaced . please describe . | |||
| 08/08/1996 | |||
| During operation, the engine light came on. two minutes later the engine cut off due to a broken timing belt. *ak | |||
| 11/06/1995 | 6 | ||
| Motor mounts replaced 3 times. *sd | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Engine mount cracked. *sd | |||
| 01/22/1996 | 2 | ||
| Camseals failed/leaked 3 times. *sd | |||
| 04/20/1996 | 0 | ||
| Engine mount bolts broke, causing engine to move 4 inches. *sd | |||
| 04/20/1996 | |||
| Engine support bolts broke, causing engine to fall. *ak | |||
| 04/08/1995 | 8 | ||
| Engine leaks oil. *tt | |||
| 09/09/1994 | 9 | ||
| Engine mount failed. *skd | |||
| Front motor mounts have been replaced twice because of breakage- now at 13800 miles last motor mount lasted about 3000 miles. tt | |||
| 11/28/1994 | 8 | ||
| Motor mounts failed. | |||
| 01/09/1995 | 9 | ||
| Increase in idle speed when clutch is depresssed due to a sticking valve. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | 05/01/2002 | ||
| My car caught fire for no reason at all. ive heard of some other dodge, plymouth vehicles doing the same. dt | |||
| 3 | |||
| Consumer states that 3 cylinder head gaskets and various engine seals were replaced, consumer no longer owns the vehicle. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer experienced oil spilling over engine and into the anti-freeze.*jg | |||
| 02/27/2002 | |||
| While driving vehicle would run rough and leak oil vehicle taken to dealer, and informed of a blown head gasket. manufacturer was notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 01/25/2002 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| This is a serious safety concern that should be recalled because oil begins to leak into everything under the hood-there is a high incident rate of occurrence in 1995 neons. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 5 | 04/01/1998 | |
| While driving vehicle stalls on a intermittent basis without warning. dealer has been unable to locate source of problem. as of feb 16th, the vehicle no longer starts, it cranks but will not turn over. *jg *ak | |||
| 11/15/2001 | 10/01/2001 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/17/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| In my experience, there are numerous other complaints of this same problem. no safety defec tlisted. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1996 | |||
| Engine has been leaking oil since the purchase of car. dealership had performed work on vehicle in 1999, an oil change/filter, and a tune-up. at that time work on the engine head gasket was not attempted, advising owner of only one recall out of seven. with that one recall completed. everything is on record at s,r, dodge service dept. been a loyal customer for the pass 30 years, and presently also. thank you for your time. | |||
| 05/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle stalls at any speed, any time. vehicle taken to dealer numerous time. had to replace the power control module. vehicle still stalls. cannot remedy problem.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Engine lost power when accelerating. then, took vehicle to dealer. dealer found out that engine had a blown head gasket, and could not be repaired. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Possible engine problem, the check engine light is illuminating. *mjs | |||
| 04/30/2001 | 0 | ||
| A major oil leak which has caused vehicle to cut off while driving at any speed without prior warning. also, head gasket blewout. consumer has contacted dealer, and they had replaced parts; but, problem still occurs. please provide any futher details.*ak | |||
| 09/16/2000 | 2 | 04/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| I bought veh in dec of 1998 have made $2000.00 worth of engine repairs since 02/01/00 which consisted of replacing entire engine now a year later my veh is leaking oil again from the rear main seal which will be another $400.00 dollars to repair and i still owe 4000.00 on the vehicle with the amount of complaints on the engines on these cars you would think something would be done i cant keep replacing engines every year. dodge has really screwed thousands of people on this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 11/28/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | 01/28/2000 | |
| When applying brakes they would grind. also, would have to pump brakes. dealership replaced rotors and brakes pads. but, problem still continued. it has been three weeks. *ak possible engine failure caused oil to leak. the steering wheel vibrate and vehicle pulls. *yh | |||
| 2 | |||
| When turning to the right at an intersection the steering locked up and engine cut off. *et | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 2 | 04/01/1995 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/27/1997 | 2 | 06/01/1994 | |
| On august 27, 1997, vehicle was in for yearly inspection when dealership noticed oil leak. supposedly head gasket needed repair and this job was done. vehicle needed relay repair in on march 23, 1999 and $150 of unauthorized diagnostics was performed. no problem was found. in august 1999, vehicle began with oil leak again. car was parked until february 2000 when private repair man diagnosed head gasket leak and valve cover gasket leak. chrysler was once again notified. information provided to us states that this is an ongoing problem with 1995 neons and we've all ready sunk too much money into this car for multiple repairs. car is presently parked again!! *ak | |||
| 01/26/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| No reimbursement from chrysler for 2nd repair of $1,275. no safety defect listed within summary. *ak | |||
| 03/10/2000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| The paint on this veh and many others is defective! chipping and peeling all over the car. no safety defect listed within vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| This problem has been to other dodge neon owner that i have talked. no safety defect mentioned in the summary.*ak | |||
| 12/15/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| Transmission/ engine continue to stay at high idle after foot is taken off gas; windows sometimes leak due to moulding assembly, and trunk leaks on driver's side everytime it rains! *ak | |||
| 12/07/1999 | 3 | 08/01/1995 | |
| No summary | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 3 | 07/01/1997 | |
| This vehicle has been in the shop three times for it missing and back-firing and no one seems to know how to fix this. three of its seat belts have broken also. | |||
| 10/29/1999 | 2 | 10/01/1996 | |
| This vehicle only has 34,000 miles on it! the first service station i took it to would not work on it because i was told that (95) neons are known to have this kind of problem. no one was hurt and no accident occured but i could have easily seized the engine with children in the car on the highway. | |||
| 06/25/1999 | 2 | ||
| While driving at any given speed the vehicle intermittently stalls .the vehiicle has been taken to the dealer two times ,but they cannot remedy the problem. *ak | |||
| 05/11/1999 | 15 | 07/01/1995 | |
| The car stalls intermittently while being driven. sometimes it will restart, other times it will not. we have contacted a dealer, several mechanics and dodge/chrysler themselves. no one can determine the cause of the problem and we were told by chrysler to keep driving till it happens again. since this has happened while driving 55mph on a major highway, we are, needless to say, currently not driving the vehicle for safety reasons. | |||
| 02/24/1996 | |||
| Dome light, tail light, right turn signal, and windshield washer not working. paint flaking. brake failure. radio, dashboard lights not working. battery and master cylinder replaced. engine problem. | |||
| 12/02/1997 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Comshaft position sensor seal failed causing leakage, after replacement of faulty unit engine continues to leak. yh | |||
| Oil leak, and abs brake light is coming on. *ak | |||
| 06/17/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| I brought the car with a mileage of 18872 and i have been fixing the car since i drove it off the lot. i have 48882 miles on the car and it no longer runs. i just want chrysler to fix the car, so i can get rid of this lemon. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| This car has been in the shop about every other month since we bought it. very disapointed in we have lost alot of money trying to keep this vehicle. | |||
| 11/08/1996 | |||
| After driving to work and parking vehicle engine compartment broke out in a fire, reason undetermined.fire was put ot by fire department. dealer was contacted. *ak | |||
| 04/30/1999 | 10/01/1994 | ||
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/15/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Seals are failing and oil leaks on engine, causes bad smell | |||
| 04/26/1999 | |||
| Motor seized. the manufacturer has been notified. the dealer has inspected the vehicle . *ak | |||
| 2 | 12/01/1996 | ||
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/17/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| We are extremely displeased with the overall quality of this car. we will be contacting the manufacturer regarding this and other issues with the neon. hopefully, a recall can be issued so that other people do not suffer the same problems we are having. no mention of safety defect. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| Company will not deal fairly with me. | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1994 | |
| No airbag were deploy - i have been told by the repair shop that 1995 neons after 50k mileage has this problem - the car rental co. told me they had 10 owners this month with the same proble for 1995 neons after 50k mileage. | |||
| 02/18/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Service manager admits this is a common problem. he thinks dodge will help pay $150 to $200 dollars of total for repair. | |||
| 02/03/1999 | |||
| Consumer experiencing intermittent problem with vehicle stalling while driving; dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed that vehicle not under recall. nhtsa recall #94v033. *ak | |||
| 11/25/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1994 | |
| Oil leaking from head gasket and engine overheating due to coolant being blown out of radiator into reservoir and then out of overflow. chrysler paid for half of repair cost because warranty was expired. research shows this to be a common problem. chrysler has redesigned the head gasket with a new composite which is supposed to correct the problem, according to the dealer. | |||
| 11/21/1998 | |||
| When driving at 70 mph the engine check light came on and the vehicle shut down. as the consumer was driving, and when the consumer tried to start the vehicle back up, the vehicle wouldn't start. the consumer stated the water pump/ timing belt and the pinion ring and gear failed also. *ak | |||
| 5 | 10/01/1994 | ||
| This car has been a nightmare since i'll purchased it, i had to have my transmission replaced, my engine light keep going on, my radio keeps going out. if it's not one thing it's another. i will never buy another chrysler product. my mother has always owned chryslers but she's change her mind. my dealer only cares about the sale of the car, not the service after you sign on the dotted line. thanks, nicole | |||
| 05/12/1998 | 1 | 12/11/1997 | |
| The vehicle has been returned to ron's automotive numerous times. the airbag light, check engine light, turn signals were corrected. it know that the problem with the check engine light prevented us from giving a warning that there was a problem with the engine. all problems appear to go hand in hand. from the information i have obtained over the last 24 hours it appears that this vehicle has numerous defectives which can cause a serious accident. fortunately in this case no one was injured. this particular car must be a lemon. i would like to find out if it was returned to the original dearship under the lemon law. | |||
| 07/02/1996 | 1 | 05/31/1994 | |
| Vehicle fire for unknown reason. | |||
| While driving the engine overheated causing the vehicle to stall . please provide further details. | |||
| 1 | 09/19/1995 | ||
| Odor from engine area. | |||
| 5 | |||
| Master cylinder and rear brake rotors failed. also vehicle fire due to engine overheating. *ak | |||
| 11/17/1997 | 0 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Cruise control was set at 63 mph. coming to brake, did not disengage. pedal got stuck, did not release. rearended vehicle in front. air bag deployed. had seat belt on. vehcile caught on fire. this defect resulted in an accident. *ak | |||
| While driving the engine check light is constantly on , and the vehicle cuts off. the owner has replaced the battery and has had the starter checked. owner is trying to contact the m anufacturer. *ak | |||
| 09/29/1996 | 4 | 05/01/1996 | |
| When driving the vehicle made a squeaky noise. rotors have been replaced at least twice on each side. the brakes have been replaced 4 times. *ak brakes have had a lot of work, brakes have been adjusted and cleaned, brake pads have been replaced 3 times, rotors have been replaced 2 times, calipers have been replaced, brakes have excessive wear. throttle body clogged, causing vehicle to hesitate. battery was replaced due to being weak. check engine light has illuminated. *slc | |||
| 06/12/1997 | |||
| Whenever drivingthe vehicle sixty miles or more the vehicle overheats. *ak | |||
| 0 | 03/29/1994 | ||
| Engine makes a loud grinding noise and power decreases upon acceleration during heavy rain. | |||
| 05/28/1996 | 1 | 02/28/1995 | |
| Intermittent stalling. | |||
| 08/16/1996 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle another vehicle hit dodge head-on, suddenly vehicle caught on fire, vehicle was totaled. *ak | |||
| 08/08/1996 | |||
| During operation, the engine light came on. two minutes later the engine cut off due to a broken timing belt. *ak | |||
| 06/30/1996 | 0 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. *sd | |||
| 12/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Engine makes clacking noise, overheats and emits steam/smoke. | |||
| 03/19/1996 | |||
| Engine; failure on the engine, causing a engine compartment fire. *ak | |||
| 01/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Engine stalls if vehicle not warmed up. | |||
| 12/29/1994 | 9 | ||
| Engine problems. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/31/1997 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Check engine light continuallly on due to vacuum hose leaking. yh | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| This car has been in the shop about every other month since we bought it. very disapointed in we have lost alot of money trying to keep this vehicle. | |||
| 3 | 09/01/1994 | ||
| 'ive had my car since 9/94 and now with 123,000 miles. i like the shape and the color and comfort of the car. i was told by several dealers to drive it to the end. i will never get what i paid for a trade-in. as of now, ive use my exetended warranty, cant afford to put in shop, 2/98 made a call to holzauers and asked about my skruntched in bits pieces rotor. they checked for squeeks and didnt tell me about a bad rotor. squealing and no brakes. a new brake system was done and still squeaking. now back brakes are bad. ive had lots of bad things happen. but ive had lots of compliments ofthe color. one week after i got it a car spun rocks & scratched the hood paint. the paint job is not good. im getting rusty spots now. water leaked inside and holzauers rigged it to stop. when it get 90/100' hot weather, air bag light stays on, heat/air fan dont work til car cools. i use phillips 66 gas w/93 oct most of the time. 10% ethonol is bad. it will flutter w/low oct water based gas. in reverse gear it grinds and wont go into gear. ive tolerated most of these things til it wont move or start. im glad to have a car. at the price then 13,000$ is not fair. my rights as a consumer w/anew car have not been met. arbitration turned me down over my windows and doors out of adjustment. said my mileage was too high. but for months w/low mileage i was ignored. chrysler just wanted money. i did recommend a newer neon to my aunt. she purchased one. i love my car. but without defects. my window still leaks, my left turn sig. dont go off, brakes squeek, engine light stays on, coil wire loosens, my car shocks my boyfriend, ignition is lose, suspension is bad, car hops around bumpy corners at 30 mph. paint is chipping, i ve had 3 sets of new tires, 2 new batteries, a new fuel pump, airconditioning unit, oil pump is weak, engine makes crakling sound when accelarating. ok! | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Dealer has replaced brake rotors 95; exhaust gasket off manifold 96,97,98; electrical emision control system96; engine head gasket and engine head 98; and all motor mounts. family dodge has honored all repairs under warranty. special note: when engine head and all motor mounts went bad at (approx. 42,000 miles not under warranty), gary barbera's chryslerland located at 7810 roosevelt blvd. phila., pa 19152, (215)333-3700 called chrysler and i was not charged for repair. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 07/06/2003 | 74000 | 6 | 10/15/1995 |
| Fuel pump (20a) fuse randomly blows. 30a fuses used and also randomly blow causing vehicle to stall. no indication of problem with fuel pump itself. o2 sensor and egr valve has been replaced. mechanics have been unable to isolate the cause but have found different variations of circuit/wiring diagrams for this '95 neon sport model vehicle. mechanics have also received varying advice from dodge dealerships on the cause and remedy. result is safety hazard to vehicle driver and occupants if the system fails in traffic.*ak | |||
| 01/04/1999 | 1 | 12/20/1997 | |
| Oxygen sensor failed. | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Egr sensor failed. *skd | |||
| 03/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Oxygen sensor failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 12/08/1997 | |||
| Consumer smelled smoke. so she took vehicle to the dealer for inspection and was informed that the converter box was on fire.the manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 04/10/1994 | 0 | ||
| Catalytic converter failed. *dh | |||
| 01/23/1995 | 3 | ||
| Catalytic converter replaced due to noise. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 07/06/2003 | 74000 | 6 | 10/15/1995 |
| Fuel pump (20a) fuse randomly blows. 30a fuses used and also randomly blow causing vehicle to stall. no indication of problem with fuel pump itself. o2 sensor and egr valve has been replaced. mechanics have been unable to isolate the cause but have found different variations of circuit/wiring diagrams for this '95 neon sport model vehicle. mechanics have also received varying advice from dodge dealerships on the cause and remedy. result is safety hazard to vehicle driver and occupants if the system fails in traffic.*ak | |||
| 06/09/2003 | 82741 | 3 | |
| Chronic engine oil leaks. cylinder head oil leak repaired (including front cam seal, valve cover, spark plug tube, egr, cover tube flange, intake manifold, and throttle body) on 11/26/99 at 82k miles. front cam seal replaced on 12/31/01 at 105k000miles. front cam seal failure on 6/9/02 at 125k miles. failure caused damage to cam shaft. all leaks were potential fire hazards.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 06/09/2003 | 82741 | 3 | |
| Chronic engine oil leaks. cylinder head oil leak repaired (including front cam seal, valve cover, spark plug tube, egr, cover tube flange, intake manifold, and throttle body) on 11/26/99 at 82k miles. front cam seal replaced on 12/31/01 at 105k000miles. front cam seal failure on 6/9/02 at 125k miles. failure caused damage to cam shaft. all leaks were potential fire hazards.*ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Dealer has replaced brake rotors 95; exhaust gasket off manifold 96,97,98; electrical emision control system96; engine head gasket and engine head 98; and all motor mounts. family dodge has honored all repairs under warranty. special note: when engine head and all motor mounts went bad at (approx. 42,000 miles not under warranty), gary barbera's chryslerland located at 7810 roosevelt blvd. phila., pa 19152, (215)333-3700 called chrysler and i was not charged for repair. *ak | |||
| 07/02/1996 | 1 | ||
| Oxygen sensor failed. | |||
| 11/03/1994 | 3 | ||
| Muffler replaced due to noise. *skd | |||