Vehicle has had engine (oil) leaks since approximately 60000 miles. Now vehicle has a blown head gasket and oil is leaking into other engine compartments creating a fire hazard.

- Wrightwood, CA, USA

Head gasket already replaced less than 40,000 miles ago...

- Copperas Cove, TX, USA

Head gasket blew at 60,000 miles. We have since learned this occurs at a phenominal rate for all '95-'97 Neons.

- Havana, FL, USA

Consumer has a brake problem. When applying brakes there is noise. Also, engine head gasket had an oil leak, and she took it to the garage. Then, she took vehicle back to dealership. Mechanic replaced head gasket. Brake drum was pitted, and mechanic told her that nothing was wrong. Finally, passenger's airbag panel was bulging on the dashboard. There were no lights on the airbag modular.

- Paauhau, HI, USA

Engine's head gaskets developed an oil leak. This caused the engine to seize up. Engine check light kept coming on. Took to dealership & mechanic indicated engine needs to be replaced.

- Aliso Viejo, CA, USA

While driving vehicle overheated, and smoke came from engine. Then, after taking vehicle to dealer, they explained that problem was a blown engine head gasket.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

Head gasket - 20,000 miles - 2nd head gasket & head at 27,800 miles - 3rd head gasket at 47,000 miles.

- Houston, TX, USA

Engine head gasket has been going out since 1/00, and now severe oil leaks, ive put in 5 quarts of oil in the last 3 days! (this seems to be a reoccurring problem in nearly all 97 Neons as, in my opinion, the manufacturer admits through at least two service bulletins) my check engine light comes on frequently and my oil light never goes off regardless of oil level in engine. I feel that the manufacturer is solely responsible for this head gasket repair and stronglt urge you to force them into a recall since they obviously are aware of the problem but refuse to fix thier mistakes. Also my turn signals do not turn off after completion of a turn this has occurred since odometer reading of 30,000. Interior door panel, passenger side, keeps coming loose from the frame, the dealer has repaired this twice but it is loose yet again. My interior roof light has not worked since first time door panel came loose. And lastly, it frequently happens that when my passenger trys to exit the vehice they receive a painful electric shock upon touching the door handle or panel. I sincerely hope you can help me with at least the head gasket default on my vehicle and once again I would like to urge you to force the manufacturer to issue a recall on this common problem!

- Lancaster, CA, USA

Reported problem with leaking oil with 20,000 miles. Dealer told me there was no problem. Reported the problem at 45,000 miles and then I was told it was a blown head gasket. I have replaced the head gasket 3 other times since this.

- Cape May Court House, NJ, USA

Head gasket failure, not driven @time,19 days out of warranty !!!

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

Engine head gasket failure. See Chrysler is aware of this problem and 100S of people have complaints.

- Shelby Township, MI, USA

When driving noticed the engine check light kept coming on. Then, engine would misfire each time. Took vehicle to dealership for repairs. Problem has not be resolved.

- Pasadena, CA, USA

Timing belt failed.

- Louisville, KY, USA

The defective engine head gasket caused a major oil leak.

- Louisville, KY, USA

Oil is leaking due to head gasket failure.

- West Bend, WI, USA

This Neon had a know manufactures defect concerning engine head gasket. Oil comes shooting out of the back of the head. Covering the complete back side of the motor. Dripping down on all the hot parts of the engine and exhaust system. My car didn't catch on fire because of this but somebodies will one day. Chrysler knows of the problem yet will not recall it. Can you please look into this and help the poor saps that bought these cars.

- Louisville, KY, USA

Engine head gaskets have blown out, causing coolant to leak onto the engine. Dealer has been notified.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

Oil light went on, put several quarts of oil in throughout week but dip stick always read empty, oil light stayed on, took to lube shop where they identified a blown head gasket. Took to authorized dealer/repair shop, where they at first would not cover under warranty, but after inspection they replaced the head gasket, as well as a broken cam valve, faulty thermostat, and some exhaust parts, all of which were defective/broken unbeknownst to me. Plymouth covered all repair expenses then.

- Appleton, WI, USA

Previous to experiencing head gasket failure vehicle was running fine. At approximately 6 a.M., I was commuting to work at a speed of 45 M.P.H. when the oil light came on, and the engine acted like it was going to die. The oil light stayed on for about five seconds and then went off. The car continued to run ok until I arrived at work. After work, I checked the oil and found the dipstick to be dry. I added oil to the appropriate level. I had a mechanic check the vehicle and he discovered the head gasket was blown. This mechanic - as well as others (including the dealers') - stated that the Neon has a long history of head gasket problems. At the time of discovery, there was a lot of oil underneath the car and on the passenger side of the engine compartment. I am very upset at Chrysler - especially now that I have learned of the widespread problem among Neon owners.

- Sullivan, MO, USA

Head gasket failed prematurely at 65,000 miles. I sued daimler Chrysler in small claims court and was successful because they are aware of defective head gaskets! bring all your service records and NHTSA customer complaint database records (get them from NHTSA, not off internet, for court!).

- Boston, MA, USA