Consumer complained about a N engine head gasket problem. Consumer was told to contact NHTSA to urge them to issue a recall oe engine head gasket.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

Consumer bought Neon new in 1997. Right after the warranty expired dealer told consumer there was an engine head gasket oil leak, and would cost $450 to fix it. Consumer thought dealer should have told him about the leak while vehicle was still under warranty since he always had the oil changed there. Currently, vehicle was leaking 1 quart per day. Consumer talked to mechanics, who indicated that Chrysler should have had a recall on the vehicle because they already have replaced many of the same vehicles for the same leaking problem after warranty ran out.

- Sebring, FL, USA

1997 blown head gasket

-  Weybridge, VT, USA

The vehicle is consistantly leaking oil around the headgasket. Every three days the consumer has to add oil.

- Olathe, KS, USA

Head gasket failures on many of the Dodge and Plymouth Neons and similar makes. Secret recall by Chrysler which should be given to everyone.

- Erie, PA, USA

This is the second failure of the engine head gasket,1st at 23000 2nd at 54000.

- Carol Stream, IL, USA

We were driving on the highway when the oil light came on. A few seconds later, the car started sputtering, acting like it was going to die. Engine light came on and the car died. After having it towed to a shop, they told us the motor was blown. We had it towed to another shop that confirmed that was the problem. They informed us of the head gasket problem and told us to contact Chrysler. Chrysler told us the car needed to be looked at at a dealership. Again the car was towed to rainier Dodge. They inspected the car and told us the car had thrown a rod, that was the problem, not the head gaskets. It will cost between $2500 and $4000 to put a new motor in the car. We feel that Chrysler is responsible and their dealer is only covering for them. We still owe $5900 on the car and can't afford to put new motor in. When we asked the service dept at rainier why a car would throw a rod without any warning, the answer we rec'd was it could happen to anyone and they can guarantee that it was not the head gasket leaking that caused the motor to seize. Can you help?

- Lacey, WA, USA

This seems to be a problem with all Neons 1996-1999 the oil leaks down on the the engine and could start a fire. This is a very dangerous expensive problem and Chrysler needs to do something about this.

- Mulvane, KS, USA

Dealer noticed oil leak at last oil change...assumed it would was head gasket as they are known to fail. Estimated cost to replace $1200 but dealer received "deal" from Chrysler so I only pay $485. If this is a known problem in nearly all Neons manufactured for this body style, why didn't Chrysler issue a recall?

- Portland, OR, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Chardon, OH, USA

Ok I called independence land mark Dodge they gave me a run around said there was not any tsb on my car.I got on here and there were ten pages of them for my car. My ? is the manufacture of my fehicle responsable to pay for that to get fixed if its a problam thats on the tsb.. thank U michael trigg. No safety defect listed in summary.( dot number: )

- Blue Springs, MO, USA

Due to a defective oil pump engine blew out, which may have caused a crash.

- Caldwell, NJ, USA

Oil light came on. Consumer pulled over. No oil in the engine. Consumer has contacted dealer for repairs.

- Delmar, MD, USA

While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may result in a crash. Been to dealer several times, and dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem.

- East Hartford, CT, USA

The headgasket has been replaced once already. Investigation of another oil leak detected that the head gasket had failed again. Further investigation, a cracked head. Chrysler has offered to replace the engine and has requested that I pay a deductible.

- Suisun, CA, USA

Vehicle stall at various times.

- Butler, IL, USA