The vehicle's head gasket blew. The consumer replaced the head gasket.

- Wallington, NJ, USA

The car has a crack in the head gasket I have learned that this is a problem with 1995 Neon's. I have also heard about a "secret warranty" but I can never get any help! this is a problem that I think needs to be looked into. Thank you. ***dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****749199

- El Dorado Hills, CA, USA

I recently discovered that my 1995 Plymouth Neon has a blown head gasket. The dealer that I took it to for repairs told me that it was no longer under warrenty, but that I could contact Chrysler to see if they would cover the repairs. My car is in excellent shape and only has 63,000 miles on it. Chrysler has declined to cover any of the cost of parts and service for this repair, despite the fact that they are aware that head gaskets are a defect in this car. I have done some research and discovered that many Neon owners are fighting this same battle. I am apalled that a recall was never done on this part. View others problems with the Neon head gastket at this website. <groups.google.com/groups"Q=Neon+head+gasket&ie=iso-8859-1&hl=en> I would appreciate it if you could give me any advice on this matter. Do you believe that this defect warrants a recall"

- Madison, WI, USA

Consumer states head gasket blew 2 different times while driving causing vehicle to stall.

- Moravian Falls, NC, USA

The car only has 84,600 miles and the headgasket needed replacement. I just learned this is reccurring problem with the Neon.

- Falls Church, VA, USA

Defective headgasket caused erosion and damage to the head, Chrysler denies to cover cost of $2500. There are many reports on the internet of broken headgaskets in the Neons and Chrysler admits to the defect and pays to repair some, but says vehicle has too many miles and consumer is a third owner so they won't cover it. On 22-Feb-2002 consumers son was hit head on by another vehicle traveling at 35 mph, the driver and passenger airbags did not deploy, the vehicle caught fire on impact, consumer was injured in accident, the doors would not open, consumer had to crawl out of the windows.

- San Jose, CA, USA

Oil was leaking from vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated needed head gaskets replaced.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

Vehicle expiencing excessive oil loss. Taken to an independent repair shop, and informed consumer of a head gasket failure. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

While having a routine oil change at a "10 minutue" oil change place the service person noted that there was a problem and to get it checked out. After bringing it to a dealer they told me it was the head gasket. After checking around at other local garages, we found that there were many other cases of this same incident with the Neon vehicle. When I called Chrysler about this they said they were not aware of this problem, which is not possible - but after many phone calls and long discussions, they offered to pay for parts, which was helpful but not enough since the service person at the car dealer had said the part was obviously machined wrong and was defective- but they were also not going to help us with the cost.this left me with a $ $534.26 bill to pay for the service - which was alot of money to spend when this was obviously something that should have been recalled. I N may of '98 I traded the car in- didn't need the hassles any more or to put more money into it. Now I see how many other people had the same problem- I'm very frustrated- I've called Chrysler again after finding that people have had only $100 or $200 deductibles to pay & I payed over $500 for this. Not fair for anyone. Please do what you can to recall this-I know it's not the law to have to reim burse you, but the not-so-helpful Chrysler employee- said that they will reimburse if a recall is done. Too many unfortunate people have paid hundreds of dollars they probably couldn't afford, and many more will too if this matter is not resolved.

- Appleton, WI, USA

Vehicle was experiencing problem with loss of oil at 55,000 miles, taken to an independent shop, and informed of a head gasket failure. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.

- Milford, CT, USA

Chrysler has a secret assistance program about this part. There have been numberous of failures reported to Chrysler about the head gasket. When I called the Chrysler hot line I was told that there was an assistance program for 10 year / 100,000 miles but because I have 97,000 miles they will not help me. If it had failed at 50,000 they would help me. They feel like the car is at the end of it life so they do not want to provide me with any assistance. I guess that they do not have very much faith in their product to last very long. So I am being punished because I was lucky and my head gasket did not fail at 50,000 miles so Chrysler will not help.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

1995 Neons, head gaskets have been a common problem, many people are complaining about this, and it is very expensive to fix (est. $1100), I think the company should recall these vehicles since it's a manufacturing defect.

- Hyattsville, MD, USA

While driving about 60 mph engine was overheating, and shutdown. Had to be towed to dealer, where they found out engine head had blown.

- Desmoines, WA, USA

While driving there is a delay in shifting, and no power going up hills. Consumer states gas pedal is pressed to floor, and vehicle only goes 40 mph. Consumer states transmission sticks while shifting from first gear to second. Oil gakset leak was detected after 25000 miles. Brakes started squeaking after 10000 miles.

- Cedar Grove, NJ, USA

Twice now the head gasket has failed on my car. I've been told that the "new style" gasket still will only last 70K miles. This is a major problem with this model. I've had to replace numerous other componants because of it. Dodge/chrys/plym. Is no help at all.

- Springfield, VA, USA

Vehicle experiencing overheatin/running rough and loss of coolant. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed of a head gasket failure which was not covered under a manufacturer's recall. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Sykeville, PA, USA

Head gasket failed, causing overheat and coolant to bubble out of the overflow tank.

- Sykesville, PA, USA

Head gasket has failed three times. Nlm

- Slingerlan, NY, USA

Leaks oil everywhere, oil changed every 3K on the dot, head gasket failure rates in 1995 Neon's way too high!!! "a common problem" says dealerships

- Epsom, NH, USA

Head gasket should be recalled because it is a know problem with every one I talke to and every site that I visit and the trans mission should be looked at to because I have had two of them blow up on me.

- New Haven, MI, USA