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Since purchase in 1996 owner has had continuous problems with vehicle. 4 new tires in Nov 1997, because of front end problems - all 4 tires were badly worn. 2 front end alignments, and several wheel balances. Front brake replacement because of squealing since purchase date. Oil leak. Problems shifting to reverse. Rear seatbelt is locked. Plus additional problem.
- Brantford, Ont N0e 1k0, UN, USA
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When driving at 50 mph the engine check light came on and the cosnumer lost power and the vehilce will died out and then cme back on. Also, whenever the radio or the A/C was on the vehicle will shut down.
Cylinder head was pitted and cracked, head gasket needs to be replaced can't get replacement parts, because of national back order.maybe we could drive 250 miles to columbia mo. They might have part; had to go to junk yard for cylindar head still no gasket...new parts not in parts books they have up to 96, but not 96...al's machine shop in belleville, il. Stated there had been at least 60 heads replaced in the area.consequently we have a car that hasn't been in operatio since October, this is 11/12/98
Would like to know if this is a manufacturers faulty part. The Neon is only 2 to 3 years old and should not have a blown head gasket! reguarly give tune ups, so not entirely sure why the car already has a blown head gasket.
Instrument panel failed 500 miles after the warranty expired. Odometer, speedometer, tripometer, fuel gauge and all the warning lights stopped working. The speedometer will then reset itself and then work for a few miles, then quit.
Water coming in from dash which causes the water to leak from the floorboard. This defect happens only when it is raining. Dealer has torn out dash, cannot figure out where the water is coming from. Also, airbags' screws are loosening which causes them to make noises.
Driving on the expressway without warning the vehicle die out. Restarted the vehicle 5 to 10 minutes later and the check engine light came on. Experienced problem 4 times before and the problem has not been remedied.
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- Merced, CA, USA