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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.
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.
Air conditioner problem- had 4 separate leaks in 4 seperate places, O'ring, compressor switch, and evaporator switch. Master cylinder leak, oil would leak all over the ground and engine. Stall while driving- car would cut off suddenly and without warning
- Yuba City, CA, USA
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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.
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. 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!
Engine head gaskets have prematurely blown out, causing the engine to completely malfunctions. 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.
Fuel pump - has extra port that is capped with a non-reenforced rubber cap. The rubber cap appears to have exploded on the end of the cap while the car was sitting in a parking lot. The rupture of the cap allowed gasoline to drip about 1 drop per second. On this car the exhaust pipes are close to the fuel tank. Gas fumes were highly noticeable in the passenger compartment. Thank goodness for nonsmoker, no sparks, and a guardian angel...my daugther drove the car 7 miles home. This reminds me of the Ford pinto fire possibilities. Mopar parts does not stock the rubber cap (maybe $1) but will sell the entire fuel pump for just under $300 plus installation. 2) engine - engine failed on cylinder 4 with lost power, etc. Had warranty and most of part/labor covered. Called Chrysler hotline several times and was assured there were no problems being reported with this car (same story at dealer). 3) brakes/air conditioner - failure occurred after car 1 yr old, warranty covered most of costs 4) the failure of the fuel pump component is the most startling of the problems with this car. I sincerely hope that no other Neon owner ever experiences this part failure.
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?
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.
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.
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- Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA