This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Engine head gasket has failed, leaking large amounts of oil into the posterior part of the engine. Through research have found this is a common problem with the Neon, and at times has resulted in engine fires. This poses a significant safety risk and I am wondering why there has not been a recall. I also feel that Chrysler should be held accountable for this failure and needs to pay for the cost of the repair.
I have heard recently that engine head gasket failure is very common with the Dodge Neons as well as other Chrysler cars. I noticed my car was leaking last week sometime, and didn't realize it was coming from teh head gasket. It does not make sense to me that so many of teh Dodge Neons are having this problem if Dodge made a good product. If they know that all of these cars are having this problem and there is rumor of a secret warranty out there if you raise enough fuss, doesn't it seem fair, and lawful that Chrysler should issue a recall on the cars and fix teh head gaskets on their products before further trouble is caused. If I was oblivious to teh leak couldn't I have caused further damage that could have been prevented had Chrysler not cut corners and made a cheap gasket to begin with? is it my fault that when I purchased the car I was not informed that eventually I would have to spend close to a thousand dollars to fix my car because Chrysler didn't feel like making a strong head gasket, and wanted to save a little money. I feel as if I am being screwed here, and I feel that I should be reimbursed. How many people must complain before Chrysler issuses a recall. A recall that is obviously necessary.
Defective design of the engine head gasket caused coolant to leak through the valve cover which could spray into the engine compartment, and start a fire. Dealer said head gasket and valve cover needed to be replaced.
The following are a list of problems we have had with this car: Air flow knob failed, valve cover gaskets 3X's, head gasket, squeaking brakes, camshaft sensor seal failure, spark plug O-ring, spark plugs and wires, rear suspension came loose, loud exhaust. Show us you can do the people who need your help some good. Get us some answers!!!!!!
Oil is leaking bad from the head gasket... I see that you already got quite some complaints... what about a recall"?" oil leaking is close to the manifold... could cause some fire... recall...
After a search on the internet, I found several cars with the same problem... someone suggest a repair under the secret extended warranty from Chrysler... I'm gonna try it... price to replace head gasket: 700 dlls and up.
While driving on the highway turned off a side road heard a loud noise. Got out of vehicle and checked the tires and the tires were fine. Got the vehicle home. Contacted the dealer. Dealer stated vehicle was not under warranty. Took it to a neighbor who is a mechanic, and told consumer that the part that broke was an engine mount bolt.
While drivning on the highway, turned off on side road and heard a loud noise, vehicle started to vibrate. Got out of vehicle to check tires, and tires were fine.
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