Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 1691/7692 | 05/01/1998 | 601475 | Information on radiator fan relay. *yc | 08/05/1998 | |
| 070498 | 04/17/1998 | 600807 | Condition with vehicle overheats/radiator fan continues to run. *yc | 06/09/1998 | |
| 070797 | 02/20/1998 | 600485 | Vehicle overheats or radiator fan continues to run. *yc | 05/18/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 070797 | 02/20/1998 | 6088792 | Concerns with vehicle overheats (radiator fan inoperative) or radiator fan runs continuously. *nlm | 01/07/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 180100 | 02/04/2000 | 609988 | Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| 090899 | 09/17/1999 | 090598 | 607916 | Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (mls) head gasket installation procedures. *tt | 10/18/1999 |
| 98900 | 04/28/1998 | 600744 | Information on broken engine valve springs. *yc-*ak | 06/05/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| 181899 | 08/13/1999 | 607620 | Conditions with engine roughness / misfire usually only apparent on initial cold engine start. *tt | 09/30/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 04/13/2004 | 35000 | 3 | |
| The oil light would come on and oil would leak out of the vehicle. after trying to start the vehicle the engine does not connect at first, has to try at least two times before it will start. dealer stated it could be either the starter or the engine.*ak | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| I am in the process of compiling all information on the repairs we have done on the neon. i have decided to wait until i have all the facts, from the first time we had the air conditioning repaired to the recent $900+ repair of the computer and the two-week-old problem with the sheets of peeling paint. the unbelievable paint peeling is inexcusable and was also the last straw. i will be filing a lengthy complaint shortly | |||
| 2 | |||
| While having a routine oil change, mechanic noticed an oil leak due to a defective oil gasket. *la the service tech suggested the problem could have been the oil pressure switch. a week later the cooling system was flushed and the service tech found that the head gasket was no good. *sc | |||
| 1 | 10/12/2000 | ||
| Vehicle was leaking oil. took vehicle to dealer, and dealer determined that valve seals were leaking. consumer felt engine could overheat and catch on fire. *ak | |||
| 12/30/2003 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Consumer noticed oil leaking from head gasket. vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the head gasket and the head bolts. *ak | |||
| 06/17/2003 | 77000 | 1 | 06/08/2000 |
| Blown head gasket due to design flaw. *ph | |||
| 06/16/2002 | 62000 | 1 | 07/24/2000 |
| Head gasket blew at 60,000 miles. fortunately, my cousin is a claims adjuster for an extended warranty group. i was told to go to chrysler and remind them of the others that they have reimbursed for these damages and it worked. chrysler paid for the repairs, all though it was not easy. i got the run around and an ear full of lies. but, in the end they paid. don't take no for an answer. they have to fix it.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Noticed oil leaking from under vehicle while traveling at highway speed, vehicle overheated. *ak | |||
| 01/17/2003 | 63877 | 1 | 01/01/1998 |
| Oil leaking in driveway, took for inspection immediately (same day it was noticed on a new driveway). inspector notes head gasket leak this motor should be on a recall list with as many as they have seen on this model. scc ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****770859**** | |||
| 06/15/2001 | 65000 | 06/27/2000 | |
| While driving to work one morning i checked my temperature gauge and realized my temp was extremely hot. then there was a cloud of smoke rolling from under my hood. being 50 miles from home and knowing this area too well i was very happy to see a county sheriff pull up behind me and offer me a ride to work. my car stayed on the side of the highway for 12 hours until i could get some one trust to come and tow it the 50 miles back home. the car sat for a while until i could save the money to bet it repaired. it was not easy to continue to pay a monthly loan payment on a car that was not drivable. finally when we got the money i called a local and cheap mechanic to see what the problem was. a blown head gasket that in return caused oil to contaminate the radiator. it was only after speaking to my cousin who is a claims adjustor for a national extended warranty co. did i realized that i could get assistance through chrysler to fix my car. i had to fight tooth and nail to get them to agree that this was an ongoing problem with this car. finally eight months later my car is in the dealership getting repaired at only 50% of the cost at my expense. if you have this problem, contact the chrysler corporation office in michigan and tell them you want a district rep to come to your dealership and determine how much assistance they will provide you. do not take no for an answer. they will pay for partial repairs. *nlm | |||
| 01/21/2003 | |||
| Consumer is having problems with the seal of the crankshaft which is leaking. dealer has been notified. please provide any further information. ph | |||
| 01/16/2003 | |||
| Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the head gasket blew causing the vehicle to overheat and die out.ts | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| At only 19000 miles the car has blown the head gasket, the front drivers side tire split down the side in several places,both drive belts broke causing dead cells in the battery,now temp gauge goes to red when in traffic with a/c working.dealer replaced head gasket and belts but cant find the overheating problem. what a piece of junk!!!! *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 06/23/2008 | 0 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge neon. the speedometer isnt operating normally and doesn't display the speed; however, if you tap on the dashboard it began operating normally. the inoperable speedometer is a safety issue since it doesn | |||
| 07/02/2007 | 90000 | 30 | 06/05/2006 |
| The 1998 dodge neon is notorious for faulty head gaskets. the problem is first noticed by an oil leak and the vehicle overheating. the head gaskets are expensive to replace. after the car gets hot, it stalls at every intersection and every time the vehicle starts to slow down or is placed in neutral (manual transmission). my car stalled in the middle of a busy intersection where traffic was getting on and off of the freeway and would not start again. i had to get out of my car and push it to the side of the freeway entrance because it was the only available place to move my car to. it was fortunate that this incident did not cause an accident or result in me getting injured. chrysler is well aware of the problem and has issued an improved gasket replacement kit, (which is costly) but refuses to take responsibility for the problem by issuing a recall. my car needs new head gaskets and i have been quoted $900 for parts and labor. i don't have that much money, so now my car sits parked in the street and i now have to take the city bus, which closest stop to my house is 1.5 miles, or walk places with my 3 children in 100 degree weather. i don't know what i will do when winter comes. chrysler needs to be forced to issue a recall for this problem. there are hundreds of complaints for the exact same issue on website such as mycarstats.com and many forums. most of the blown head gaskets happened on low mileage vehicles. my car only has 89,000 miles on it. if you do a google search for 1998 dodge neon blown head gaskets, you will get over 80,000 listing of forums, discussions and articles relating to the same problem. *tr | |||
| 12/28/2003 | |||
| Car overheated eventhough there were plenty of coolant. thick smoke coming out of the hood so i shut off the engine and cruised to a stop. i did not want the engine to catch fire. mechanic said that it was a blown head gasket and that it was a common problem with the neon. why was there not a recall. does someone have to get injured before there is one. i called chrysler and they nicely said that my warranty had expired. if this was defective to start with, the warranty should cover the cost of repairs. thank you for listening. bc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle was taken to the dealership for an oil change and mechanic found that cylinder head gasket was leaking oil, and must be replaced. *ak | |||
| 08/08/2001 | 1 | ||
| My car overheated so i took it to a repair shop. they said i had a blown head gasket and should not drive it any further because if it gets empty it could blow my engine also could get so hot and cause a fire.*ak | |||
| 05/10/2001 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| I repaired the water leak by caulking the trunk, i am aware this is a manufacturing defect.*ak | |||
| 11/20/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Car began to over heat on major interstate highway. when it was realized that problem was critical car was pulled to side of the highway and dodge roadside assistance was called. car was towed to nichols dodge in burlington, nc where it sits and we are awaiting determination of damage and warranty coverage. *ak | |||
| 04/21/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| For as much as i pay per month on this vehicle, it has been nothing but constant problems. i am a single mom and cannot afford to have my only vehicle in the shop every time i turn around. it seems that most of my problems are common in the neons. no afety defect listed in the summary. *ak | |||
| 08/23/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| This car has gone dead twice in the last year and a half while driving. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/12/2000 | 1 | 07/05/1998 | |
| Consumer took car into dealer for a front end problem. mechanic put car on the lift and noticed a problem with engine gasket. *ak the radiator was also replaced. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/11/2004 | 1 | ||
| Without warning vehicle stalled, causing the driver to pull off the road. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that engine head gasket failed, causing the engine to malfunction. *ak | |||
| 02/07/2001 | 46124 | 3 | 01/25/1998 |
| Sun roof glass came of the track and will not open or close. the track was replaced three times. *ak the sunroof would drag and make knocking noises. the vehicle also experienced a battery problem and oil leaks which had come from the cylinder head. *sc *jb | |||
| 01/02/2004 | 46463 | 1 | 05/21/1998 |
| Brought car in for repair of severe oil leak at engine rear. dodge dealer advises that it was a leaking head gasket (blown head gasket) on 1998 neon with approximately 46,463 miles on the odometer. could not reach chrysler customer service at 1-800-922-1997 (stays busy); dealer refused to warrant work even though cause of problem was apparently a design/latent defect in the aluminum head. vehicle purchased new 5/21/98. internet reveals numerous other people have had similar problems. fortunately, the car didn't break down and cause injuries, fataliites or property damage. a manufacturer and dealers should stand by their products. it cost me $636.94 to repair something that the dealer would not warrant because of apparent design/latent defect (damage allegedly required purchase and installation of new cylinder head to properly repair (at my expense) and i told them no way; its their problem, not mine).*ak | |||
| 11/25/2003 | 26000 | 2 | 10/06/1998 |
| Head gasket failure as well as other oil leaks on 98 dodge neon. *la | |||
| 01/30/2001 | 38000 | 1 | |
| Head gasket is blown on car that has only 38000 miles. *la | |||
| 11/24/2003 | 1 | 09/12/2002 | |
| The head gasket is blown. this is the second 1998 neon i have owned that has had to have the head gasket replaced. *la | |||
| 10/22/2003 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was parked in the driveway and oil was leaking from underneath the hood area. consumer drove the vehicle to the dealership for analysis. *ak | |||
| 60000 | 1 | 07/30/2000 | |
| The driver noticed oil all over the driveway. the dealer stated that vehicle was no longer under warranty, and they would not look at it. *ak *scc *jb | |||
| 05/10/2003 | 820000 | 1 | 03/30/2003 |
| Bad head gaskets due to flawed design. *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states that there is a rattle noise coming from the vehicle when accelerating. took to dealer and dealer says the oil pan gasket is deffective. *ak | |||
| 05/22/2003 | 31000 | 1 | 05/20/2003 |
| 1998, neon sport head gasket oil leak on driver's side (needs to be recalled. this is a problem that dodge is very aware of but refuse sto fix at their expense.*ak | |||
| 02/26/2003 | 02/11/2003 | ||
| Took car to mechanic and was told head gasket was bad and there has been a lot of problems with this car and head gaskets. *nlm | |||
| 06/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle was leaking oil from underneath. engine head gasket blewout. *ak | |||
| 05/12/2000 | 20624 | 2 | 11/01/1998 |
| Oil leaking from head gasket. per carmax service mechanic gasket defective. oil dye test performed to verify repair. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****743020 | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 06/08/1998 | ||
| The head gasket on my 1998 neon is no good and has leaked oil into my cooling system. it will cost me over a $1000 to fix it. i have learned this is a common defect on my car which i bought new in 1998. the company should be made aware of this design defect. thank you. mary anne cordalis. *jb | |||
| 04/20/2003 | |||
| While driving the head gasket blew and caused oil to leak. the dealer was notified. *nlm | |||
| 04/22/2003 | 1 | ||
| After driving my neon for about a year, i am finding the same problems as other owners are having. item number one, the sun roof has just been repaired. the last item is the most important. the head gasket problem has arrived. from what i am learning, chrysler is and has been receiving a number of complaints on this problem for some time. the cost in the repair is something that chrysler does not want to bear. instead will continue to pass it on to it's customers. i own two other chrysler products that are much newer and they too are troublesome. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 48568 | 1 | 10/11/2001 |
| Blown head gasket with only 60,000+ miles on car got it used and have only had for 1 year 6 months. actually problem occurred in january 2003. oil draining from around oil filter. had replaced filter and oil still draining around filter area. took shop a while to find problem but, then said the head gasket needed to be replaced and repaired. april was when it got into a shop, but car had sat from january until april. *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| The head gasket seal and the right rear oil seal leaked. the mechanic stated that this has been a problem in many dodge neons. *mr *scc *nlm | |||
| 11/11/2002 | 1 | 10/29/1997 | |
| The head gasket cylinder was defective. * mr engine oil leaked at the rear corner of the cylinder head because the passage seal failed. the dealer replaced the factory gasket with a chrysler newly developed multi-layer steal cylinder head gasket. the consumer requested reimbursement. scc *jb | |||
| 01/24/2003 | 3 | 05/19/1999 | |
| Our 1998 dodge neon has blown the head gasket 3 times in the past 3 years. the last 2 times have been with in the last 2 months. *jb | |||
| 32000 | 2 | ||
| The head gasket leaked oil, the dealer replaced it, however the problem recurred.*jb | |||
| 12/28/2002 | 65000 | 1 | 09/08/2000 |
| Head gasket failed, water leaked into radiator. had to replace head gasket, water pump, hoses, and flush radiator. total repair $1600 car had 65000 miles. i never had a car do this. dealer claims that it was my fault. ts | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 39640 | 2 | 12/01/1998 |
| The head gasket failed which caused the vehicle to stall, the dealer replaced the head gasket, however after 2103 miles the head gasket failed again. ph. the transmission pan was leaking fluid and the wiper blades was replaced.*jb | |||
| 07/15/2002 | |||
| Consumer states the engine is leaking oil from the head engine gasket. dealer has been notified. consumer mentioned is only 19000 miles for this kind of problem. please provide any further information. ts | |||
| 11/13/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that vehicle was losing oil. took to dealer and dealer states' gaskets are leaking oil. please provide any further information. | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2002 | |
| I have contacted chrysler on 8/22/2002 and reported the problem they will not pay for the repairs. this is an ongoing problem. it may not be a vehicle safety issue but it could leave a motorist stranded. they have redesigned the headgasket but will not recall this product defect despite the numerous complaints by consumers. please investigate.*ak | |||
| 08/08/2001 | 1 | ||
| My car overheated so i took it to a repair shop. they said i had a blown head gasket and should not drive it any further because if it gets empty it could blow my engine also could get so hot and cause a fire.*ak | |||
| 07/25/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2098 | |
| A technical service bulletin was issued on 9/08/1998 on the head gasket. i was not notified by the dealer or the dodge. i have purchased new chrysler vehicles before (1993 plymouth voyager). the outcome of this problem will determine, if i purchase another chrysler product again.*ak | |||
| 07/29/2001 | |||
| Oil leak. took vehicle to mechanic, and they stated that head gasket needed replacing. cause unknown. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 09/27/2001 | |||
| Gasket ripped and caused oil to leak out. gasket was repaced. on july 27th, ripped again and caused motor to seize up. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 06/10/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2098 | |
| Found oil leaking from engine, when inspected it was found to have blown head gasket. dealer performed repair for warrantie cost plus oil change charge. wanted to report as hopefully if there is enough complaints there will be a recall ordered*ak | |||
| 06/06/2002 | |||
| While driving consumer noticed lack of power, mechanic determined headgasket was leaking and needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 05/20/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2099 | |
| Major oil leak at headgasket. dealer acknowledges faulty original part on all dodge neons, but refuses to accept responsiblity. recall or compensation by chrysler should be required immediately.*ak | |||
| 03/20/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Consumer states the vehicle was leaking oil, mechanic states the head gasket was leaking oil. nlm *yd | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| The consumer states the oil is leaking onto the exhaust system. the consumer also states although it is a slow process more problem are developing. the consumer has taken the vehicle to a independent mechanic and the head gasket has blown. nlm | |||
| 02/15/2002 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Head gastket is blown, needs to be replaced. mechanic said there's oil and coolant everywhere. this car has only 39,000 miles! i've contacted 7 repair shops, average cost to fix is $700. three mechanics told me that this problem is so common, they can't believe there hasn't been a recall yet. one mechanic said that he does these at least once a week. after much research on the internet, i have found that this is a very common problem--i alone have found nearly 100 reports of the same thing happening. as for the sunroof...it broke and was repaired in august 2000. now, just over a year later (no more warranty) the same problem has happened again. there have been tsb's issued on both of these problems. a recall is needed immediately.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| Engine head gasket has been leaking oil. contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak | |||
| 03/10/1998 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| On 6/14/1999 i took my car to the dealer for warranty work.(35,784 miles) busted front motor mount,, rattling when changing gears, water in tail pipe when it rained and high rpm, even when idling. they told me there was nothing wrong with the motor mount, the high rpm was normal, they could find no rattle and no problem with exhaust pipe. i demanded a refusal in writing on the motor mount. they asked to keep the car another day and recheck the motor mount and it was now raining, they'd recheck the exhaust pipe noise. they said they replaced the motor mount, but i could find no evidence that they had actually replaced it. being female, we are regarded as mechanically ignorant and mechanics will not listen to us in ms. having our own repair shop for many years, i probably fixed more engines in my teenage years than they do in their career. i had no experience with these new fuel injected vehicles. they refused to listen and i couldn't win against a so-called specialist. after a few months, i found the rattle in reverse. it was a bolt above the drive shaft that was unscrewing itself and banging against the drive shaft. i tightened several times over the next few months and then my friend put silicon on it and it has never unscrewed itself since. the water in the tail pipe is an exhaust manifold leak at the motor and possibly a busted head gasket. the excessive heat has caused my rear main seal to start leaking and i am now getting oil in 2 of my spark plug and it has burnt a valve in my engine. it now has 108000 miles. paid off in 2 years. this was my first car. dealer said i couldn't get extended warraty cause my credit wasn't good enough. i paid full price, 13000 and it already had 127 miles on it. they said they lied to chrysler about my income to get me financed and no problem i've had was fixed. i'm single mom,live in country. i'm disabled since 2/2000. the dealer took advantage of me, now my car needs 1000's in repairs caused by original complaint. i can't fix. | |||
| 03/08/2002 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Head gasket failed due to warping. *ak | |||
| While driving without warning vehicle stalled out and died. dealer replaced head gaskets. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 01/10/2002 | 2 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Head gasket was replaced at 35,000 miles; engine is leaking fluids again. front struts were repaced under warranty; are broken again. i never got the first recall on anything. are you folks even noticing the number of bad head gaskets. *ak | |||
| Oil was leaking from under vehicle. after dealer inspected vehicle it was determined that head gaskets nedded to be replaced. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
| While driving engine head gasket leaks. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 10/02/2001 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| The owner should not be responsible for a well known head gasket defect, the manufacturer needs to take full responsibility. *ak | |||
| 11/15/2001 | |||
| Loss of oil. vehicle taken to an independent repair shop, and was informed of a blown head gasket. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 12/21/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Repair was made promptly at cost $105.60.. asummed no responsibility for problem.. have had numerous problems with headgaskets according to nhts a the dealer and chrysler said there was no recall issued in spite of the fact that 3 service orders were issued possibly by chrysler. *ak | |||
| 12/27/2001 | |||
| Oil light remains illuminated due to oil leakage from head gaskets. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 02/15/2001 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| At first, the oil leak was very little and as time went on, i began to notice a lot of oil on the ground. i took it to two different repair shops and they told me that the problem is the leak on the head gasket due to manufacturers bad design. why isn't there a recall for this problem?*ak | |||
| 01/25/2001 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Bad head gasket /and car losing oil , i was eventually putting 2 quarts in a week. repair man said this was his 25th dodge , neon with this problem. he called dealer to see if there was a recall.*ak | |||
| 11/15/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Headgasket leaking oil. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer took vehicle for repairs, and mechanic noticed that it was leaking oil. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 06/10/2001 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle is pouring out oil onto the ground,and there is no oil inside of vehicle. the consumer has to put 8 cans of oil inside of vehicle last week. dealership will be notified.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Head gaskets blewout while driving. had noticed leaking of fluid. took vehicle to 3 different mechanics. one did not know cause. the other indicated that head gaskets needed to be replaced.*ak *slc | |||
| Our problem is with the neons headgasket leaking. as many neon are owned why doesn't dodge do something about these cars leaking. i run a garage and we have done about 25 head gasket jobs on these cars. this is crazy! these cars have low mileage for a car but are out of warranty. i know that dodge redesigned these gaskets. but why don't they recall them. it is crazy to have a car with less than 40,000 miles on it & have to replace the head gasket. these same cars are the same as the talons,eclispes, and other with the same engine problems just different names. problem with the lifters also. dodge has remade lifters because so many problems with the old design. take a car with less than 50,000 on it & it needs a valves replaced. old valves will not close properly. just went through this with a talon. got valves from 2 different dealers 1 set new style other set old style. they do not interchange if using new style have to change the crank and the cam shaft so they can work together. this needs to be checked into. guess dodge is trying to keep this quiet. thank god for 1 honest parts man. it seems all 2.0 suffer from this. then the consumer or in our case the garage has to fork out 1000.00 of $$$$$to fix problem that is dodges problem. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| I called a local dealer and they told me that the recall for the 1998 dodge neon sohc for the head gasket was no longer honored by dodge, i have since found this to be false. i just want this taken care of and feel they should fix it for free. there is a rumor that chrysler has a 5 year/ 100,000 mile warranty out for this problem in particular. thanks, clyde and myhia hubble | |||
| 1 | 05/28/1999 | ||
| Head gasket is faulty, causing premature failure which could result in engine blowing.*ak | |||
| 04/10/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Headgasket failure at 3 yrs (52,000 miles). oil leaking out of engine as well as into the cooling system. the headgaskets for neons have been re-designed in late 1998 as detailed in technical service bulletin 090598. *ak | |||
| 03/23/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Excessive oil leaking at head gasket, too low mileage for this to be happening. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| I do not know when the head gasket started leaking. i only found out about it 2/01. it turns out almost all owners of 95-98 neon's have had head gasket problems and chrysler has a case by case method of helping which is not fair. head gaskest should last the life of the car. i contacted them three times about this and have been turned down each time. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Oil light flickered and consumer noticed that vehicle was down 3 quarts of oil. took to dealer, and they said it was a head gasket. dealer replaced head gasket. in january it was still leaking in same spot. *ak *slc | |||
| 02/28/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| This car has been nothing but problems since day one. i have talked to other neon owners who have also had to have the head gaskets replaced. i talked to two different mechanics who have said this ought to be recalled because of the number of problems.*ak | |||
| 03/25/2001 | |||
| Vehicle expereincing a oil leakages due to a head gasket failure. dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and not covered under a mfr's recall. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| Vehicle is leaking oil from head gaskets.*ak | |||
| 03/14/2001 | 0 | ||
| Head gasket has been leaking from engine, and dealership was aware of problem. *ak | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Head gasket and oil pan gasket failures. vehicle taken to an independent repair shop for repairs. currently, a transmission rear gasket failure occurred, causing fluid leakage. dealer was notified at this time. *ak the dealer was unwilling to do repair because the vehicle had been at independent repair shop earlier. *yh | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| Engine head gasket failure at 57,000 miles. factory changed gasket at ass'y plants in late 1998, however, mine was built in april 1998 with original faulty design. this design flaw is common and should trigger a recall.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Head gasket failure then head replaced because it was pitted. *ak | |||
| 12/17/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Blown head gasket. *ak | |||
| 1 | 11/08/1997 | ||
| Blown head gasket caused oil leak at 33k miles. nlm | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1997 | |
| The 1998 dodge neon that i bought has been nothing but a problem. along with numerous, and i do mean numerous electrical problems, the head gasket has blown twice. and as we all know they are not cheap to replace. dodge should be made to reimburse all such problems. | |||
| 03/01/2001 | |||
| Vehicle was leaking oil for about 3-4 weeks. consumer called dealer, and they knew exactly what problem was. it seemed to be a common problem that hasn't reached an investigation. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Head gasket failure at 40000 mi. spring sleeves replaced at 500 mi, failed around 3000 mi. *ak | |||
| Engine head gaskets has developed a leak which could cause vehicle to completely shutdown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 02/12/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Faulty head gasket at only 54,400 miles seems odd for a 1998 vechicle. i bought it used in nashville and on the first oil change an oil leak problem was descovered and fixed via warenty. this may be the same component. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Whenever putting oil in to gas tank it will leak right to the ground. mechanic told consumer that head gasket was shot, and needed to be replaced. there is a service bulletin on problem. *ak | |||
| 01/14/2001 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| After numerous oil changes, engine check light suddenly started flashing while on expressway and car lurched, then shut down completely. at dealership i was informed that engine threw a rod through the oil pan. i'm convinced this is related to the numerous complaints of the head gasket in the engine, since they all seem to have oil leaks in common.*ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 4 | 04/01/1998 | |
| My neon has been repaired for spark plugs, engine misfires, check engine light triggered, brakes are very noisy but according to dealership-need no replacement, sunroof repaired twice; it fell off track and wouldn't shut in the middle of winter, recently the head gasket is leaking; windows leak air, oxygen sensor needed repair, warranty has paid for itself plus more.....i am waiting for the next problem. | |||
| 01/13/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experiencing oil leakages. taken to dealer, and informed that 2.0l engine had a head gasket failure, and vehicle was out of its warranty. not covered under manufacturer's recall. *ak | |||
| 01/12/2001 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Engine's headgasket was leaking oil. the cost of the replacement of the headgasket was $544.88. i got it replaced by norwood dodge. i firmly believe that the headgasket was defective, and that the government should order chrysler to issue a recall. thank you for your assistance | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Head gasket failure @ 65000 miles thats bogus. *ak | |||
| 12/22/2000 | 10/01/1998 | ||
| Head gasket failure with very low mileage, seems to be a common problem with this vehicle from researching the internet.*ak | |||
| 11/28/2000 | |||
| While driving head gasket malfunctioned, causing engine problems, and vehicle overheating and stalling unexpectedly which may result in a crash. common problem. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 12/13/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Replacement of head gasket with only 19k miles. *ak | |||
| 12/07/2000 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| Head cylinder gasket failure leaving only one quart of oil in engine ,oil light did not come on to warn us of low oil. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| Blown head gasket at 30,000, missing, hesitation, now loud noise on cold start may be power steering pump? also loud popping noise coming from suspension. *ak | |||
| 04/12/2000 | 1 | 07/05/1998 | |
| Consumer took car into dealer for a front end problem. mechanic put car on the lift and noticed a problem with engine gasket. *ak the radiator was also replaced. *slc | |||
| 10/26/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Needs new head gasket at 62,000 miles. paint is fogging up on the back for no reason. this is ridiculous and i see that there are many others complaining os similiar nature. the problem with the steering column going out is a major problem. that needs to be dealt with immediately along with the head gasket. this is a seriously issue and needs to be dealt with immediately.*ak | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| Leaking oil. *ak | |||
| 08/23/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Cylinder head gasket failure | |||
| Engine head gasket has been replaced twice and will need to be replaced again. first gasket replaced at 45, 000 miles, second gasket about 98,000. vehicle currently has 132,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 2 | ||
| Front motor mount failed. *et | |||
| 03/22/1999 | 1 | 04/02/1998 | |
| Head gasket failed. yh | |||
| 07/07/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Dash gauges failed due to printed circuit board failure: head gasket failed and replaced by dealer with mls gasket: fuel pump failed replaced by dealer under warranty | |||
| At 87,000 miles gasket have busted, causing a major oil leak. chrysle has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 07/07/2000 | |||
| Went in for regular service and they noticed a oil leak coming from the head gasket. contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Chrysler knows that there is a defect in the head gasket and has secret warranty which chrysler has extended the warranty up to 5 years/100,000 miles. it is difficult to get dealers to honor this warranty.*ak | |||
| 01/31/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Head gasket began leaking around 48,000 miles and was replaced by myself at 54,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| At only 19000 miles the car has blown the head gasket, the front drivers side tire split down the side in several places,both drive belts broke causing dead cells in the battery,now temp gauge goes to red when in traffic with a/c working.dealer replaced head gasket and belts but cant find the overheating problem. what a piece of junk!!!! *ak | |||
| Consumer noticed a big oil puddle under vehicle. dealer has been contacted and indicated that engine head gasket was blown. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 04/11/2000 | 03/01/2000 | ||
| I bought this car on 3/15, on 4/11 i had to go back with a major oil leak, dealer replaced oil pressure switch, went back 4/18 still leaking, put in a tracing dye, went back on 4/25 was told it would need a head and valve cover gasket to stop leaking, cam sensor mentioned but not repaired. head gasket replaced on 5/3, by 5/6 almost all oil lost mixed w/coolant and foreign material. dealer now says it has a cracked head. this is ridiculous, there should be an entirely new engine because we all know it won't stop here!!! this has to be stopped, i have checked other websites and not found any recalls by dodge for this problem, your website has shown me that this is happening far too frequently. *ak | |||
| 04/28/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| This car has been driven under normal condtions for approximately 18000 miles. i just don't see the head gasket becoming damaged after this amount of driving. *ak | |||
| 08/30/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Upon investigation of an oil leak under the hood of my 1998 dodge neon i was informed that the problem was a defective head gasket and sending unit. when i called the local dodge dealership, marietta dodge, inc., 701 cobb parkway south, marietta, ga 30062, (770-424-6601) i was told that this was a common problem and since my auto was not over 80,000 miles the part would be replaced. however, when i arrived for service i was told that the 36,000 mile warrantee was expired so the part could not be replaced free of charge. i feel that the part is a manufacture defect and should be covered regardless of the 36,000 mile warrantee, especially since it did not show up until that particular warrantee was already expired. i see that this problem has been addressed in service bulletin # 090899 and 090997. i feel there should be a recall on these parts since the failure of such cuts down on compression and gas milage making the neon an undesirable automobile. i was informed by the technician that found the source of the leak that his company sees two to three automobiles with this same problem per week. he is the one that advised me to check on a recall since it seems to be a common problem. i have also experienced problems with defective seals that were replaced free of charge after my rear floorboard was getting soaked everytime there was a heavy rain. air conditioner odor which was addressed and treated but not depleated (service bulletin #241197). i also am experiencing brake squeal and groans (service bulletin #051097). i would like to know what my recourse is? where do i go, what do i say, how do i get these problems taken care of before i run out of time? *ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| Blown head gasket or o-ring in right rear of engine. appears to possibly be a o-ring which secures oil moving from the crankcase to the head. very premature failure. *ak | |||
| 01/14/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| This car has endless problems. with 2 head gaskets and 1 valve gasket blown, i worry about what damage has been done to my car. i just hope it doesn't blow too. i want chrysler to double my warranty! *ak | |||
| 10/15/1998 | |||
| Consumer purchsased vehicle with 12,000 miles on it. transmission fluid was leaking. took vehicle to dealer & had seals tightened. 1-2 days later, engine check light came on & the car shut off while making a left turn. vehicle had to be towed on 10-18-99 because consumer was scared to drive it. consumer found out head gaskets were cracked. consumer has other problems with the vehicle & dealer was not acknowledging the defects. will contact the lemon law. *ak | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 4 | ||
| Air conditioner compressor,engine piston head was dameged due to heat,catalytic converter replaced,and the first head gasket replaced all at 18500 miles.recently replaced a third one at 44500 miles.that makes four in a year and a half! ecently replaced miles | |||
| 03/12/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Head gasket failure is defenitely a manufacturing flaw based on the references that i have learned of. there should be a recall on this car for this defect! *ak | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 4 | ||
| Air conditioner compressor,engine piston head was dameged due to heat,catalytic converter replaced,and the first head gasket replaced all at 18500 miles.recently replaced a third one at 44500 miles.that makes four in a year and a half! ecently replaced miles | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 4 | ||
| Air compressor,piston head was dameged due to heat,catalytic converter replaced,and the first head gasket replaced all at 18500 miles.recently replaced a third one at 44500 miles.that makes four in a year and a half! ecently replaced miles | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 4 | ||
| Air conditioner compressor,engine piston head was dameged due to heat,catalytic converter replaced,and the first head gasket replaced all at 18500 miles.recently replaced a third one at 44500 miles.that makes four in a year and a half! ecently replaced miles | |||
| 11/12/1999 | |||
| There was oil leaking from the outside. vehicle was taken to dealer ,and was told the head gaskets needed to be replaced. consumer took vehicle in to dealer, and dealer was to cover the cost to have valves and springs in the motor replaced. however, warranty expired because vehicle exceeded the required mileage. *ak | |||
| My car had leaked oil, very little for awhile, i had planned to put in the shop after i received my tax return check. well i couldn't wait, for the small leak had turned into a huge leak. it is at the shop right now, and i had been told that it is the head gasket. i have heard of all to the familiar cases like this. something needs to be done. why isn't there a recall on such a problem? *ak | |||
| 02/03/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Head gasket failed at 32,450 miles. told by dealer that this happening to all of the neons. why isn't there a recall then. *ak | |||
| 1 | 03/12/1998 | ||
| Engine head gasket blew out, creating a oil leakage. consumer has contacted the dealer, parts has yet to be replaced. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| Vehicle has experienced various problems with the engine. while vehicle was in motion t engine light illuminated . head gaskets blew which caused oil leakage onto the engine block. dealer5 has replaced the engine gaskets , the sensor and engine filter. *ak | |||
| 10/14/1999 | |||
| The vehicle was parked in garage overnight. next day noticed an oil leak on floor. took vehicle to private mechanic & was informed it was engine head gaskets that caused the leakage. contacted dealership & was informed new vehicles have corrected, but different type/style of head gaskets. head gaskets are yet to be repaired. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1998 | |||
| Vehicle has been experiencing problem with engine hesitatation during starting / ideling. dealer notified, and informed consume rthat the engine valves were misfiring. dealer was unable to correct problem. seeking help or provide additional information on this matter. *ak | |||
| Oil leaking form under engine. took vehicle to an indepentent repair shop. consumer was informed that there was a blown head gasket/ a warped engine head, and a blown seal crankshaft. dealer performed repairs under warranty, and consumer wanted to report this incident to nhtsa. *ak | |||
| 08/23/1999 | 4 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Being that this is a new car i did not expect that the head gasket would go. upon talking to service repair advisors at my local dealer they informed me that this has been common for the neons. they have seen defective gaskets, but the chrysler corp. has not yet notified or sent out a recall notice for this. my car also experienced several elecrtical anomolies as i was told. the check engine light came on repeatedly and no codes were found that signified a problem so the service man just kept reseting the light. this of course was not acceptable for me, so i had them replace the sending unit to the light(computer control unit). unfortunetly the problem persists(4 attempts at repairs have been made). i have found no resolve for my problem, thus i contact you. hoping for any advice or help this may provide. | |||
| 08/14/1999 | |||
| While the car was parked the consumer noticed that there was oil dripping under the car. dealer diagnosed the car as having blown head gaskets. *ak | |||
| 12/14/1998 | |||
| While driving car constantly cuts of. ,if going up any type of grade at 25mph the car over heats and cuts off. *ak | |||
| 09/22/1998 | 12/13/1998 | ||
| Steering wheel and gasket failure. | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| When driving at any speed and shfting to another gear, the vehicle jerks and shakes and there is a leakage within the transmssion. also, front of the vehicle where the motor mounts are located on the bottom and the top, broke and there was some type of leakage. | |||
| 07/20/1999 | |||
| Noticed oil leaking from under engine.took vehicle to an independent repair shop. consumer was informed that there was a blown head gasket/a warped engine head , and a blown seal crankshaft. dealer performed repairs under warranty, and consumer wanted to report this incident to nhtsa. *ak | |||
| Engine head gaskets are leaking oil due to aluminum engine which could result in engine failure. please give any further *ak | |||
| 03/15/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Head gasket blew at 44,000 miles. no extended warrenty. $950.00 to fix | |||
| 03/20/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Head gasket blew at 44,000, two exhuast valves not seated. no extended warranty. *ak | |||
| 03/21/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Engine head gasket failed, this is a common enough problem with the engines used in these cars that chrysler has issued serveral tsbs on it. none of the failures to my knowledge have to date caused anything worse than overheating due to oil/coolant loss, but could potentially cause more serious damage if left unrepaired for any length of time. *ak | |||
| 03/22/1999 | 1 | 04/02/1998 | |
| Head gasket failed. yh | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| Vehicle stalled out when stopped on one occasion, then stalled out again while driving, causing driver to be unable to stop. brakes went out and frontal impact occurred. airbags did not deploy. dealer not aware of problem. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 01/06/1999 | |||
| Orginally motor mounts were broken, repairs were made. in addition, engine head gaskets were leaking and needed to be replaced. no extended warranty. dealer indicated that can remedy problem but at owner's expense. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 05/28/1998 | |||
| When driving at any speed and going up hills, the consumer has to put the foot on the gas pedal hard to get some speed. on wet pavement the vehicle really doesn't have power. the vehicle will downshift, and when driving it will do light shifting. vehicle is in the shop, and the dealer said the vehicle passed all the fuel tests, but the problem still occurs. the dealer did some work on the oil pan. *ak | |||
| 04/10/1998 | 1 | 05/21/1998 | |
| Timing belt broke causing damage to engine components. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/06/2004 | 116000 | 1 | 06/03/2004 |
| I purchased a 1998 neon espresso in june of 2004. on about july 2004 my car died. i had it towed and had over $1,800 of engine work done. after work was done they stated my rear seal was leaking and wanted over $600 to repair this. | |||
| 01/19/2003 | 38750 | 0 | 01/29/1999 |
| 1998 dodge neon hs 2 door model has had an oil leak for approx. 6 months. took it to the shop today and was told it was a blown head gasket. shop owner told me of 4 other neons he has had to service for the same blown head gasket and that neon owners are lucky if their car hits 40,000 miles without this problem. i know 2 other people with neons and they have had this problem also. i was told this would cost me 550.00 to fix. it is in the process of being fixed right now, but i feel a recall needs to be done to solve this. | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 1 | 12/01/2000 | |
| My 98 neon has a failed head gasket contacted a local dealership and was told only original owner and under 70,000 miles was considered for assistance by chrysler on repair. i was told to call back on monday (i called on a saturday) to speak with the service manager for more assistance on the matter. i was also given a quote for repair and even told by the parts person that they keep the gasket package in stock due to the known issue. the quote was $124 for the gasket package (parts) and $336 labor plus tax. i would like to know why chrysler has not been required to issue a recall on this well known problem. judy & jeremy ambrose dt | |||
| 09/01/2098 | |||
| Dealer can't get me in for 6 days b/c he said that they didn't know what was wrong, even though a garage told me. if it blows in that time, i should not be liable for all additional costs, ie. blown engine there's a tsb out on this, but there should be a recall. i also now have to pay for a rental car. dt | |||
| 05/01/2002 | 1 | 11/01/2098 | |
| Defective head gasket - 98 neon. dt | |||
| 10/01/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2098 | |
| I bought my vehicle new with less than 50 miles on it. i haven't had any major problems with the vehicle until i reached 80,000 miles. at this time i noticed a qt. oil loss at my oil change (every 3000 miles). i called my father whom is a auto mechanic to see what the possibilities where. he advised me to inspect the drives side, after outboard portion on my engine where the head and block bolt together, for and oil leak. this is where my mothers 1996 neon is leaking oil from. and sure enough, this is the exact spot where my engine is leaking oil from. the dealership was notifed. i was told for $900.00 and some odd dollards my car could be repaired. dt | |||
| Vehicle started to make noise when driving. dealer was contacted, and technician noticed that bearings and block were worn. engine was replaced. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/07/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| These problems appear to be intimate with the neon '95 through '98. no safety defec tmentioned. *ak | |||
| 12/10/2000 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/26/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Oil leak at 42,000 took to dealership told nothing wrong it was over flow. still leaking oil called and they have no record of bring car in. called again to see if there was a recall on car dealership said they have no problems with this make and modle of car. i have talked with 15 other neon owners and every one of them have the same problem. somethings need to be done i do not have 600.00 to fix the car and feel that the manf. needs to fix my car at no cost to me. this a problem that most everyone with this veh. has thank you | |||
| 01/19/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Replaced blown head gasket.... new gasket was of superior quality and design than original. the manufacturer obviously redesigned it due to a faulty original design.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed in above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 4 | 04/01/1998 | |
| My neon has been repaired for spark plugs, engine misfires, check engine light triggered, brakes are very noisy but according to dealership-need no replacement, sunroof repaired twice; it fell off track and wouldn't shut in the middle of winter, recently the head gasket is leaking; windows leak air, oxygen sensor needed repair, warranty has paid for itself plus more.....i am waiting for the next problem. | |||
| 03/15/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/16/2000 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| In the nearly 3 years i have owned my neon, it has been serviced for the same problems a total of 8 times and still there is no recall informaition available for these issues. no safety defect discussed within summary. *ak | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| Noticed small oil leak while changing oil, looked over engine but due to limited visibility could not locate leak.a month or so later noticed oil puddle under where car was parked.made a few calls around about the problem but found out nothing.kept regular checks on oil level and at first car used about 1 qt of oil every 2 or 3 thousand miles.but it steadily got worse so i got a friend of mine who is a mechanic to come by and check it for me.he came by and gave it a good looking over.according to him the problem appeared to be the head gasket.suggested i contact a dealer to see if this was a common problem or not.well i decided to check the internet for bulletins or recalls on this problem.frankly i was astonished at the # of complaints i found with the same problem.it appears to be a manufacturing defect.(a bad head gasket was used)there is a lot of these complaints posted but you have to fight with the dealer to get it fixed.even though daimler/ chrysler ordered a new head gasket set made for this car the consumer has to foot the bill for the labor on the repair.of course i realize that unless forced to make the repairs, daimler / chrysler is going to stick the consumer with as much as they can.fine,but i will no longer even consider them when i purchase another vehicle.they are now on my s_ _ t list.i will truthfully tell anyone about this and that they should seriously consider customer service when buying a new vehicle.this was a manufacturing defect and should have been taken care of by the company.i am not at all happy about this and a lot of other people feel the same. in my opinion, daimler/ chrysler hurt themselves much more in terms of future sales than they would have lost by doing the right thing. but we as consumers have come to expect this from large companies.profit margin at any given time is the bottom line.shame , shame n | |||
| 02/11/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/10/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Dealership stated this is a problem on all neons because of a faulty part. mentioned that even if you did not have a warranty they would still fix it but it is not published any where. no safety defect listed in the summary. *ak | |||
| 05/09/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer took car to dealer for routine check up, and dealer did not see an oil leak, but when consumer took vehicle to a private mechanic, he noticed an oil leak. *ak | |||
| 02/09/2000 | 9 | ||
| The vehicle cuts out at highway speed without warning, the installing of new throttle as well as power train module could not fix this failure, possible engine failure caused the vehicle to stall. yh | |||
| 04/18/2000 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| I want the secret warranty to cover this. no safety defect in summary. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/15/1999 | 3 | 06/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/12/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| This problem should not happen in modern cars. my car is only a year old. i know that i am not the only person that has found this malfunction as surprising! the dealer probably will never own their responsibility in this matter. i would like to take all percussion to insure satisfaction. i wouldn't even mind if they would agree to releasing me from any obligations. they can have the car back! | |||
| 10/03/1999 | 4 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Car shuts off completely upon starting or will re-rev itself after shaking. no control with power steering on wet pavement. has been taken in a couple of times but problem still there. | |||
| 08/23/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| This car has gone dead twice in the last year and a half while driving. | |||
| 09/08/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Vehicle sounds like exhaust system comes loose when driven through puddle and looses engine power, dealer given two tries to correct problem but has not been able to duplicate problem due to the lack of rain, anyone who experenced same problem email at dread@flinet.net | |||
| 05/07/1999 | |||
| Driving at approx. 50mph at any given time the engine shuts down, vehicle comes to a complete stop. consumer tookj vehicle to dealship on three ocassions, dealder could not find a problem, second time dealer added some transmission flued, and vehicle continues to shutdown, vehicle will go to dealership again on jun. 16, 1999. --- crestwood dodge -- | |||
| 05/02/1999 | 0 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Original motor was replaced at 22,000 miles because a bearing spun and ruined the block. then again, this time, the same thing in the same cylinder(#2 or #3, i forget) happened again. engein oil is checked every 3 days, and oil is changed every 3500 miles. | |||
| 10/29/1998 | 4 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Have been in for service engine check light , because of multiplicity of misfires , 4 times in 10 months. presently trying to get service copies because i dont have the first two services for my records. i wonder if i will actually receive them? on the third visit the service manager informed my that chrysler was coming out with a fix for the problem. have not talked to other service departments for comformation of this , nor have i asked chrysler . i really need help in this matter. i really do want a refund for this dodge neon sport coupe w/dohc motor. *ak | |||
| 03/28/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed. | |||
| 09/29/1998 | 4 | 05/01/1998 | |
| No summary | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Oil seal failure. | |||
| While driving and stepping on the gas pedal the vehicle misfires/backfires, and also stalls out. dealer has tried to repair and problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 12/10/1998 | 2 | 04/01/1998 | |
| The dealer is trying to blame excessive carbon buildup in an eight month old engine on poor gas. their proposed a fix is running engine cleaner through the combustion system. it hardly seems practical to assume that the combustion system will have to be cleaned every 12,000 miles on a modern automobile running on gasoline from national companies such as amoco and shell. the dealer claims that this is a common problem with all cars nowadays. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| At only 19000 miles the car has blown the head gasket, the front drivers side tire split down the side in several places,both drive belts broke causing dead cells in the battery,now temp gauge goes to red when in traffic with a/c working.dealer replaced head gasket and belts but cant find the overheating problem. what a piece of junk!!!! *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 4 | ||
| Air conditioner compressor,engine piston head was dameged due to heat,catalytic converter replaced,and the first head gasket replaced all at 18500 miles.recently replaced a third one at 44500 miles.that makes four in a year and a half! ecently replaced miles | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 4 | ||
| Air compressor,piston head was dameged due to heat,catalytic converter replaced,and the first head gasket replaced all at 18500 miles.recently replaced a third one at 44500 miles.that makes four in a year and a half! ecently replaced miles | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 4 | ||
| Air conditioner compressor,engine piston head was dameged due to heat,catalytic converter replaced,and the first head gasket replaced all at 18500 miles.recently replaced a third one at 44500 miles.that makes four in a year and a half! ecently replaced miles | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 4 | 04/01/1998 | |
| My neon has been repaired for spark plugs, engine misfires, check engine light triggered, brakes are very noisy but according to dealership-need no replacement, sunroof repaired twice; it fell off track and wouldn't shut in the middle of winter, recently the head gasket is leaking; windows leak air, oxygen sensor needed repair, warranty has paid for itself plus more.....i am waiting for the next problem. | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 1 | 12/28/1997 | |
| Oxygen sensor failed. yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 4 | ||
| Air conditioner compressor,engine piston head was dameged due to heat,catalytic converter replaced,and the first head gasket replaced all at 18500 miles.recently replaced a third one at 44500 miles.that makes four in a year and a half! ecently replaced miles | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 4 | ||
| Air compressor,piston head was dameged due to heat,catalytic converter replaced,and the first head gasket replaced all at 18500 miles.recently replaced a third one at 44500 miles.that makes four in a year and a half! ecently replaced miles | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 4 | ||
| Air conditioner compressor,engine piston head was dameged due to heat,catalytic converter replaced,and the first head gasket replaced all at 18500 miles.recently replaced a third one at 44500 miles.that makes four in a year and a half! ecently replaced miles | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||
| 11/28/2002 | 64218 | 1 | 08/07/2002 |
| My wife bought her 1998 dodge neon in august of 2000. we recently passed 60,000 miles on the car and it began to leak oil. the leak was gradual at first and i assumed that the oil pan bolt had been put in incorrectly by the servicemen at the lube shop. however, on further review, the car was found to have a head gasket leak (approx. an $800 repair). further research has led me to find that this problem is common to all dodge vehicles using this engine. the dealer, in conjunction with dodge, has offered to cover the repair, minus a $250 deductible and a $105 fee for a coolant flush/oil change that they say is necessary when dealing with a head gasket repair. so, in review, dodge's product is faulty and they know it. nevertheless they will not assume full responsibility for a flawed design that they conceived. this practice of selling a product with known flaws, and subsequently refusing to assume responsibility is, at best, dishonest. | |||
| 03/20/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Head gasket blew at 44,000, two exhuast valves not seated. no extended warranty. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 08/31/2004 | 1 | ||
| Intermittently vehicle stalled while driving. vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they determined that the intake manifold was cracked and caused coolant to leak inside the engine. consumer indicated three years ago they replaced the intake manifold at consumer's expense of $3,000. currently, problem recurred, and will cost consumer about $5,000. *ak | |||
| 05/07/2004 | 1 | 11/25/2003 | |
| We have purchased a 1998 dodge neon for our son who is in college. the car only has 24,000 miles on it currently. the head gasket is gone and oil is leaking everywhere. the repair for this will be between $700 and $800. i have made contact to chrysler who stated that because the 36,000/3 year warranty was up they would not do anything about. i asked them if that was the best that their engines could do (head gasket going at 24,000 miles). from what i have read and been told by a dealership, chrylser knew they had a problem in 1998 with head gaskets and rectified it during the same year but never recalled the cars there were manufactured early in the production. i have seen so many complaints with the head gasket on this particular model so i don't understand what it takes to get a recall on this part.*ak | |||
| 01/07/2003 | |||
| Consumer states his auto has been leaking oil for months. he finally took it to the dealership and was told that he had a bad head gasket. he thinks that this is a bad motor, because it only has 24,000 miles on it. ts | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Dealer repaired vehicle under 7yr/70k warranty. had to pay for broken manifold bolts ($100) - dealer said they were not part of warranty repair | |||
| 1 | 04/25/1999 | ||
| The muffler failed. nlm | |||
| 03/07/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| On the morning of 06/27/00,while driving to work. as i accelerated to 70 from 65, the donut on the exhaust manifold (flange gasket) gave out. the car began to sound like a lawnmower. i toke it to midas. they told me to check with dodge for federal repairs for exhaust. dodge said no, it wasn't covered, only catylitic converters and brain of elect. i didn't beleive the rep. he proved no proof. the brake system, had the rotors resurfaced and pads replaced at 36244. is this normal? the drums had to be recerfaced also. | |||