It is common consumer knowledge that there is a problem with head gaskets and brakes on the 95-99 Dodge/Plymouth Neons. There should be a recall. I am very displeased with my Chrysler vehicle.

- Hamtramck, MI, USA

I was just charged $400 for a new cam seal, and now $650 for a head gasket. At 50,000 miles a car shuold not be leaking this much oil. Maybe I will go back to Ford.

- East Hampton, NY, USA

Head gasket failure very common, causing large quanities of oil to leak onto exhaust manifold; great risk of fire

- London, KY, USA

Upon attempting to accelerate the vehicle lost all power, causing a slow start. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer noted the head gasket needed replacing.

- Harford, CT, USA

Vehicle not 2 yrs old that has transmisson problems trend in defective Neons? warranty is obselte. I shouldn't have to pay! has had maintenance checks. Took it to alley's chry/ply dealer was told the problem. Very angary that the vehicle is barely 2 yrs old to have major problems I can't afford to shell out $1285 for transmission and $ 450 for engine head gasket.

- Kingsport, TN, USA

Plymouth dealer wants to charge $700 to replace this head gastet - appears to be a manufacturer defect

- Brunswick, OH, USA

Vehicle has a leak from the head gasket. It was apparently noticed before I purchased and may have been repaired with the same style head gasket. Now that it is out of warranty, it is leaking. When I questioned the service manager, at sam dell, I was told that this was a common problem with the Neon because of a faulty head gasket and that a new head gasket had been designed, fixing the problem. Being out of warranty, I was told it was my repair and cost. I have since written a letter to customer relations at Chrysler, in auburn hills. It was sent certified mail and received on October 12,1999. I have yet to receive a reply. I questioned why there has been no recall, knowing that this is a problem and people have to pay for the repair when the warranty is done. I have just searched the internet and have noticed that I am not the only one who has had this problem. I am sure you have had other complaints as to the Neon head gasket and hope you will require Chrysler/Plymouth to recall. I thank you for your time. Should I get a response, I will let you know what was written. Thank you

- Syracuse, NY, USA

Engine head gasket was discovered defective and repaired by a independent repair shop at 66,000 mile of wear. Can NHTSA provide information on this condition being a normal wear of the head gasket or defective parts.

- Jackson, NJ, USA

I had the head gasket replaced in March and it is now going out again.every time I have to get it repaired it costs me $500.

- St. James, MO, USA

Vehicle overheats due to the relay sticking in the off position. The engine gaskets are leaking oil which is spraying onto the exhaust system. The manufacturer has been notified.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

A mechanic told me that up until the 2000 Neon, there are lots of reports of the head gasket being defective and my engine is leaking oil against the firewall and back of the engine. Is this a manufacturer responsibility for repair?

- Stanwood, MI, USA

The pitting in the engine head gasket could not be shaved down which caused the engine head gasket to prematurely leak and to eventually blow out.

- Ashtabula, OH, USA

Due to the design of the head gasket, it cannot hold the oil pressure, causing an oil leak which may result in a fire. Common problem. Please provide further information and VIN#

- Hamburg, NJ, USA

At 13,000 miles the engine head gaskets are blown, causing oil leakage. Cause unknown.

- Wichita Fall, TX, USA

The consumer has been experiencing problems with head gaskets. Head gaskets leak oil. The manufacturer has not been contacted.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

Engine gasket: Driving down on interstate at approximately 60mph when suddenly began to smell smoke, looked down and thermostat was very high, vehicle just stopped. The vehicle was so hot that could not touch anything under hood. Vehicle towed in for repair.

- Waynesboro, VA, USA