Engine lost power when accelerating. Then, took vehicle to dealer. Dealer found out that engine had a blown head gasket, and could not be repaired.

- Elkhorn, IA, USA

Numerous other probs: Oxidized paint, gauges will fail when driving, does not shift (automatic), head gasket leak, transmission fluid leak, would like to be part of class action or get them to fix this car so I can get rid of it!

- San Diego, CA, USA

2nd failure of head gasket. 1st failure occurred at 19K miles in 1996, repaired under warranty. Recent failure at 71K, repair cost $600. Car driven 5K to 10K miles/yr. Past 2 years. Seems obvious to many (including mechanics) that the original head gasket is defective and that's why it was redesigned in '1998 or '1999. Our car now has the redesigned gasket. I'm not sure I would be submitting this complaint if this was the 1st time the gasket failed or if the car was driven hard and had high mileage. Why are consumers continuing to get stuck with high repair bills on a defective part? it's troubling that the dot has not been more active on this problem, but I realize there are other issues that pose greater threats to driver safety.

- Coralville, IA, USA

While driving, would feel engine losing power. Consumer had seen coolant and oil leaking out of engine due to head gasket had failing three times.

- Branchville, NJ, USA

Consumer states vehicle has been in shop for over fourteen days, consumer states that dealer has found other damage that includes piston rings and other engine parts, in which he only anticipated the labor for head gasket failure, dealership is covering parts, damage was caused by the head gasket failure and overheating conditionl

- Apo, AE, USA

While driving engine head gaskets blewout. Antifreeze had leaked out and caused engine to overheat.

- Columbia, MO, USA

Head gaskets have blown, leaking coolant onto engine. Dealer has been notified.

- Ware, MA, USA

All components listed had early/premature failure. Worst situation is head gasket. Would like to be part of class action lawsuit against Chrysler if applicable.

- Burlington, VT, USA

Head gasket needs replacing.

- St. Paul Park, MN, USA

Vehicle was overheating during normal operation. Consumer took vehicle to a private mechanic who referred it to Dodge because there was an ongoing problem. Head gasket in engine developed a leak which allowed antifreeze/oil to leak out of engine. Consumer was informed by dealership that this is a common part to be replaced.

- Peekskill, NY, USA

Head gaskets are prematurely leaking which could cause engine failure.

- Un, NY, USA

Head gasket failure, possible engine problems, manufacturer has denied assistance for the repairs.

- Apo, AE, USA

Head gasket was leaking into oil pan. Vehicle would overheat. Took to mechanic who indicated head gaskets need to be replaced due to fact they had blownout.

- Champlain, MN, USA

A major oil leak which has caused vehicle to cut off while driving at any speed without prior warning. Also, head gasket blewout. Consumer has contacted dealer, and they had replaced parts; but, problem still occurs. Please provide any futher details.

- Marietta, GA, USA

Over a period of time vehicle was leaking oil. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer was unable to determine cause of problem. Consumer had head gasket replaced at 83 thousand miles. When driving at 40 mph vehicle cut off without prior warning. Consumer contacted dealer. Dealer noticed parts within engine compartment had failed. Also, head gasket was leaking oil which caused the problem.

- Huntington, IN, USA

Had noticed a large puddle of oil on garage floor. Took to mechanic and had it checked. Was informed that seals were not involved, but head gaskets were causing leakage.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Vehicle experienced overheating and loss of coolant while driving. Taken to an independent repair shop, and informed consumer of a head gasket failure. Manufacturer notified, and informed that it was not covered under a recall.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

Engine gauge went into the red, consumer turned off car to cool. Two days later, mechanic said it was a butsted head gasket. Consumer stated engine damage from overheating included piston rings and crankshaft bearings.

- Apo, AE, USA

I just had the clutch repaired, and was told by mechanic that my head gasket is causing serious oil leak and needs to be repaired, I was told the dealership should repair this since it is a known problem with Neons, mechanic stated he notice this problem with Neons he has repaired.

- Tempe, AZ, USA

2 weeks prior to reported incident vehicle had a coolant leak. Garage found that the coolant resevoir had split and replaced it. On the 9th March my wife drove the car and dropped a college of to pick up his car at a garage. When she restarted the vehicle and proceeded to drive it she noticed that the engine did not sound right. Shortly after the car started to wobble, the engine check light came on and the temperture gauge started to climb higher. She arrived home, I rang the garage, told them of the symptoms and was told to bring the car in. On starting it up I noticed a lot of blue grey smoke come out of the exhaust. The vehicle drove with no problems to the garage. Subsequent inspection of the engine showed a coolant leak, when the head gasket was taken off there were 2 cracks on the engine block. The estimated cost of a temporary repair is $1000, but there is no guarantee how long the repair would last. The only other option was a new engine which is out of the question. I cannot understand how this problem could occur with only 76K on the clock. The vehicle was purchased used with 45K on the clock in September 1997. Since then it has been serviced according to the manufacturers instruction, with an oil and filter change every 3 months.

- Columbia, MD, USA