Blown engine head gasket while driving, noticed loss of oil. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- West Orange, NJ, USA

Head gasket failed (oil leak) at 40000 miles, this is premature for any car under virtually any conditions and is quite common if complaints filed with the NHTSA are any indication at all. Chrysler became aware of the problem in 1999 and designed a new mls head gasket. As the head gasket was reengineered and there have been many failures of the original design, I think it safe to assume that this is an engineering error. My question is, if this is Chrysler engineering mistake why did I have to pay $597 to repair it, why hasn't Chrysler recalled these engines to fix them at their expense?

- Clinton, WA, USA

I have seen so many complaints about these head gaskets going bad. When are they going to be recalled" when they start killing people on the highways wehen they blow" this is a major problem that needs to be fixed before people get hurt. Chrysler knows there is a design flaw with the aluminum head, and the engine, and the gasket. This needs to be fixed asap! Chrysler needs to be made to recall and replace them and the heads which are being messed up due to the gaskets going, and leadking.

- West Columbia, SC, USA

I own a 1997 Plymouth Neon the engine blew due to a head gasket failure. It is to costly for me to afford to repair it.so the car which I am still paying or, sits in my yard untill I can come up with $1,500.

- Broadalbin, NY, USA

Blown head gasket. Oil in cooling system. Contacted Chrysler, no help there. I still owe $5000 on a car with a messed up motor. I believe Chrysler knew these gaskets were defective and did nothing about it. There was a tsb put out in 1998. Why weren't owners notified of the problem. It's alot cheaper to replace the head gasket rather than replace the motor. I called the 1-800 number and they don't want to talk to me. Same with the dealership I took it to.

- Auburn, GA, USA

Oil leaks(head gasket), paint peels from 3 sides of the car, overheats, air conditioner failure.

- Marshalltown, IA, USA

Engine's head gaskets were leaking fluid. Had noticed leakage in driveway. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and was informed that gaskets had been manufacturered incorrectly. Head gaskets were repairable.

- Riverside, CA, USA

After speaking with other Neon owners, I have found that many have encountered the same problems-leaking interior, head gaskets busted, not to mention other problems, all of which are pretty expensive to have repaired.

- Norton, VA, USA

Car having a oily smell when stopping. Car have been leaking for awhile now. Went to a auto shop to see what the problem was it was a oil leak. He thought he fix it the problem. The leaking slow down but I continue to put oil in my car twice a week!!!!! now the car is starting to drag a little when you put gas to it also jerk or bump when it trying to pick up speed. The auto shop also say that there way to many Neon coming to his shop lately with a head gasket problem and he wouldnt take my car. He said go to the dealer they should handle this problem they my have recall. ;-( I need help!!!

- Lancaster, VA, USA

Head gaskets blewout. Dealer has repaired vehicle. Consumer also experienced an oil leak from first day of purchase.

- Stocton, CA, USA

Engine gasket leaks oil onto exhaust pipe. Consumer is responsibile for $600-$700 repair. Gaskets believed to be the wrong size.

- Hudson, NC, USA

Head gasket failure and rear main oil seal this car has only 36000 miles on it and there are many other owners having or have had the same problem with these cars there is a possibility that oil lleaks from the gasket can ignite.

- Marion, VA, USA

Is there a head gasket recall on Neons? upon research, I found the following NHTSA item #'s that could indicate there is one. #SB601763, #SB602898 and #SB603107. If so, am I entitled to a refund on work done on my head gasket.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

Constant loss of oil. Taken to an independent repair shop and stated there was a head gasket failure. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall.

- Alhambra, CA, USA

I was just informed I would have to pay to replace the head gasket.

- Carmichael, CA, USA

Head gaskets have blown, causing oilto leak onto engine which smokes and could possibly cause a fire. Dealer has replaced head gaskets three times.

- Whitehouse, TX, USA

My 97 Plymouth Neon is on its 3rd head gasket. The car has 90,000 miles on it but is should not have gone through 3 head gaskets. This is a problem that Chrysler knows about and keeps making new head gaskets to repair the problem. This has to be recalled because it cost me $770 to have it fixed at an independent shop. It should not cost me a dime to have the car fixed because it is a defect that Chrysler knows about.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

Oil leak from back of side of head gasket may need new gasket or have crack in head requires immediate attention

- Vincentown, NJ, USA

Head gasket blew, oil all over, ,and machine stalled on hwy the mechanic says, motor is destroyed. I have no idea as to how an dwhy this happened, I have sent email to Chrysler no reply so far I think car stalling on hwy could be dangerous, accident injury death etc no personal harm my sister 's Mercury had same problem and car was recalled by dealer later on- after we made all repairs- do you have any notices from company or other owners in this regard? if this needs to be looked in to as safety problem. Thank you.

- Alton, IL, USA

Engine head gaskets are leaking oil onto engine. Dealer has inspected vehicle.

- Coatesville, PA, USA