Since 1999 this car has been leaking oil. Replaced cam seal and head gasket once under warranty. 1 month later (when warranty ran out) had to be replaced again at a cost of $500. 6 months later started leaking again. Took to a mechanic who said this is common for this type of vehicle. Replaced cam seal and head gasket again. 1 month later same thing. Said Chrysler had a new and "improved" seal. Guess what we are taking the car to the dealer again tomorrow. This will be the 6th time. I have probably spent on repairs the same amount I spent for the car. Chrysler won't do a thing for the consumers. If there is a lawsuit I would like to know about it. Can you please help?

- Carson City, NV, USA

Head gasket on 1996 Neon failed causing car to stop in a busy intersection. Luckily, no injuries resulted from this failure. Despite widespread reports of frequently failing head gaskets in 1995-97 Plymouth and Dodge Neons with low mileage, Chrysler refuses to officially acknowledge the problem and rarely offers to fix the problem.

- Falls Church, VA, USA

The head gasket and camshaft seal have simultaneously failed.

- Madison, WI, USA

O rings on air conditioning unit replaced on 6-23-00, evaportation coil replaced on 9-12-00. Plug, senor-oxygen, exhaust, wiring pkg-postive cable replaced 10-2-00, temperature probe replaced 7-19-01. Air conditioning failed again in August, 2001. I have also replaced the inner outer left tie rods 4-9-98, head gasket 1-28-00, oil sending unit 3-3-00, rear main seal and bedplate 5-9-00.

- Spring Lake, MI, USA

Vehicle stalls at any speeds almost causing an accident. Vehicle loses all power and will not restart. Vehicle runs hot and rough as motor oil leaks out. A quart once a week progressed to every 2-3 days due to leaking out. Independent mechanic had to replace head gaskets.

- East Farmingdale, NY, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- East Lansing, MI, USA

Upcoming engine catastrophic failure due to water/ oil mixing.

- Rockton, IL, USA

I bought this used car from a dealer. My fiancee started to notice that the engine temperature gauge was rising fast. She started to hear bubbling gurgling sounds from the cooling system. The car started to lose power. I phoned Chrysler to see if they could cover the expense since it was out of warranty and had prior owners. I ended up getting the car repaired and Chrysler only offered a 15% discount. They should have paid the whole bill of $1853.03. There is such a thing as silent warranty that I have read about on the internet. I want them to reimburse me and I am going to file several written complaints.

- Tigard, OR, USA

While traveling on highway and without prior warning vehicle will cut off. Dealer is aware of the problem.

- Canal Winchester, OH, USA

I purchased my 1996 Neon in September of 2000. I have not even had it for a year and now it requires major engine work. DaimlerChrysler should be held accountable for this problem, which is a manufacturer's error, although it has not been recalled. I tried to have my car serviced at smith Chrysler Plymouth (12300 san pablo ave. Richmond, ca 94805)(510-215-4712), a local Chrysler dealership, where an employee in the service department took it upon himself to tell me that he would need 400 dollars up front before looking at the car. If he found the problem to be a blown head gasket, the repair would be a total of about 800 dollars plus any other parts that might need to be replaced. This gentleman waited for the tow truck to leave and then preceded with the statement "well, the truck left you...what are you going to do?" I felt that this gentleman lacked professionalism, which reflected the whole service department because when I called back, the manager basically blew me off and told me that I misunderstood his employee, which I know is incorrect. DaimlerChrysler knows that 1995-1998 Neons blow head gaskets quite frequently, but they refuse to pay for the repairs. Entire websites are devouted to head gasket problems on Plymouth Neons, there is even a rumor of a "goodwill policy" on behalf of Chrysler, acknowledging their error by paying for parts of the repair. As a college student, I do not have money to pay for such costly repairs. I feel that DaimlerChrysler and the dealership who treated me so unfairly should follow ethical business practices and fix the problem, which is a manufacturer's error.

- San Pablo, CA, USA

When driving vehicle about 70mph on highway and without prior warning vehicle stalled out/ shut down. The dealership was aware of problem.

- Slidell, LA, USA

Vehicle stalls 3-4 times a day, mostly at 45 mph and when applying brakes. Vehicle taken to dealer 2-3 times for this problem, can't find anything wrong with vehicle.

- Warren, OH, USA

Enigine power failing, continous problem with oil leaking after gasket replaced, air conditioner making noises, brakes squeal esp. After running

- Titusville, FL, USA

While driving vehicle just stops running, consumer states this has been happening for 3 years, it started right after warranty ended, vehicle has been to dealership numerous times and dealership states there is nothing wrong with vehicle, however the vehicle will barely start at all.

- Moundsville, WV, USA

I have heard too many complaint on these problems not only from other Neon owners, but dealership mechanics as well. Last Chrysler product that I will ever purchase. No safety defect mentioned.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

Noticed oil leakage in August 2000.

- Santee, CA, USA

After having my engine repaired for $570, I searched the internet to see if this is a common problem and found it was.this is potentially dangerous, if the engine failed while my wife was driving on the highway to work she could be hurt.after calling Chrysler about the problem they were very rude and offered no solution at all, not even a compromise, knowing this is an issue but technically not yet recalled.I believe a recall should be forced as this is a major defect on all these model cars. Thank you.

- Baldwin, NY, USA

No summary

- Fall River, MA, USA

I have had non-stop problems with the car since day one. It is getting to costly to keep repairing the same problems over and over again. I am really disappointed in the help I have received from the dealership in regards to the several problems I have had with the car. No safety defect mentioned in summary.

- Blackwood, NJ, USA

Oil leaked on exhaust manifold, possible fire hazard, major oil leak on ground, enviromental hazard.

- Monroe, MI, USA