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.
Oil light flickered and consumer noticed that vehicle was down 3 quarts of oil. Took to dealer, and they said it was a head gasket. Dealer replaced head gasket. In January it was still leaking in same spot.
This car has been nothing but problems since day one. I have talked to other Neon owners who have also had to have the head gaskets replaced. I talked to two different mechanics who have said this ought to be recalled because of the number of problems.
Vehicle expereincing a oil leakages due to a head gasket failure. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and not covered under a mfr's recall. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Head gasket and oil pan gasket failures. Vehicle taken to an independent repair shop for repairs. Currently, a transmission rear gasket failure occurred, causing fluid leakage. Dealer was notified at this time. The dealer was unwilling to do repair because the vehicle had been at independent repair shop earlier.
Engine head gasket failure at 57,000 miles. Factory changed gasket at ass'Y plants in late 1998, however, mine was built in April 1998 with original faulty design. This design flaw is common and should trigger a recall.
The 1998 Dodge Neon that I bought has been nothing but a problem. Along with numerous, and I do mean numerous electrical problems, the head gasket has blown twice. And as we all know they are not cheap to replace. Dodge should be made to reimburse all such problems.
Vehicle was leaking oil for about 3-4 weeks. Consumer called dealer, and they knew exactly what problem was. It seemed to be a common problem that hasn't reached an investigation.
Faulty head gasket at only 54,400 miles seems odd for a 1998 vechicle. I bought it used in nashville and on the first oil change an oil leak problem was descovered and fixed via warenty. This may be the same component.
Whenever putting oil in to gas tank it will leak right to the ground. Mechanic told consumer that head gasket was shot, and needed to be replaced. There is a service bulletin on problem.
After numerous oil changes, engine check light suddenly started flashing while on expressway and car lurched, then shut down completely. At dealership I was informed that engine threw a rod through the oil pan. I'm convinced this is related to the numerous complaints of the head gasket in the engine, since they all seem to have oil leaks in common.
My Neon has been repaired for spark plugs, engine misfires, check engine light triggered, brakes are very noisy but according to dealership-need no replacement, sunroof repaired twice; it fell off track and wouldn't shut in the middle of winter, recently the head gasket is leaking; windows leak air, oxygen sensor needed repair, warranty has paid for itself plus more.....I am waiting for the next problem.
Vehicle experiencing oil leakages. Taken to dealer, and informed that 2.0L engine had a head gasket failure, and vehicle was out of its warranty. Not covered under manufacturer's recall.
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- Wayne, NJ, USA