This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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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!!!!!
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.
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.
- Sheboygan Falls, WI, USA
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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.
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.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with engine head gaskets. Oil light stays illuminated and the oil leaks. The manufacturer has been contacted.
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.
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.
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.
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- Staten Isl, NY, USA