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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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.
Vehicle was losing oil, but has not affected normal operation of vehicle. Oil leakage was slowly progressing onto the ground. Dealer was notified. Consumer states head gasket was replaced.
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