1998 Dodge Neon Engine problems

ENGINE FAILURE & OIL PRESSURE SENSOR WENT BAD.. *TR

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge neon. The speedometer isnt operating normally and doesn't display the speed; however, if you tap on the dashboard it began operating normally. The inoperable speedometer is a safety issue since it doesn't display the correct speed. The heat gauge also failed to show the proper temperature, displayed over heating and failed to work properly. The noise from the heating system is also a distraction and a safety risk. The current mileage was 137,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

The 1998 dodge neon is notorious for faulty head gaskets. The problem is first noticed by an oil leak and the vehicle overheating. The head gaskets are expensive to replace. After the car gets hot, it stalls at every intersection and every time the vehicle starts to slow down or is placed in neutral (manual transmission). My car stalled in the middle of a busy intersection where traffic was getting on and off of the freeway and would not start again. I had to get out of my car and push it to the side of the freeway...

I purchased a 1998 neon espresso in june of 2004. On about july 2004 my car died. I had it towed and had over $1,800 of engine work done. After work was done they stated my rear seal was leaking and wanted over $600 to repair this.

In october of 2003 my 2.7 Liter engine went with only 73,000 miles. I changed the oil in this vehicle faithfully every 3,000 miles. I was traveling through a busy intersection when the engine blew. When it happened I lost control of the vehicle causing me to hit a curb so hard that my tire blew. I am thankful that it was a curb that I hit. This occurred not far from a middle school where children always were . I had my mechanic look at my vehicle, he told me that these were the worst engines ever made, he...

Timing belt snapped off four times from 1999 -2002, replaced 3 times at desert dodge in las vegas once with all pulleys replaced and one time at spitzer dodge in mayfield hts, ohio 2 weeks after the warranty expired. Neither dodge would pay for the repairs.*Ak

The oil light would come on and oil would leak out of the vehicle. After trying to start the vehicle the engine does not connect at first, has to try at least two times before it will start. Dealer stated it could be either the starter or the engine.*Ak

Intermittently vehicle stalled while driving. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they determined that the intake manifold was cracked and caused coolant to leak inside the engine. Consumer indicated three years ago they replaced the intake manifold at consumer's expense of $3,000. Currently, problem recurred, and will cost consumer about $5,000. *Ak

We have purchased a 1998 dodge neon for our son who is in college. The car only has 24,000 miles on it currently. The head gasket is gone and oil is leaking everywhere. The repair for this will be between $700 and $800. I have made contact to chrysler who stated that because the 36,000/3 year warranty was up they would not do anything about. I asked them if that was the best that their engines could do (head gasket going at 24,000 miles). From what I have read and been told by a dealership, chrylser knew they...

Sun roof glass came of the track and will not open or close. The track was replaced three times. *Ak the sunroof would drag and make knocking noises. The vehicle also experienced a battery problem and oil leaks which had come from the cylinder head. *Sc *jb

Without warning vehicle stalled, causing the driver to pull off the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that engine head gasket failed, causing the engine to malfunction. *Ak

While having a routine oil change, mechanic noticed an oil leak due to a defective oil gasket. *La the service tech suggested the problem could have been the oil pressure switch. A week later the cooling system was flushed and the service tech found that the head gasket was no good. *Sc

Vehicle was leaking oil. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer determined that valve seals were leaking. Consumer felt engine could overheat and catch on fire. *Ak

I am in the process of compiling all information on the repairs we have done on the neon. I have decided to wait until I have all the facts, from the first time we had the air conditioning repaired to the recent $900+ repair of the computer and the two-week-old problem with the sheets of peeling paint. The unbelievable paint peeling is inexcusable and was also the last straw. I will be filing a lengthy complaint shortly

Brought car in for repair of severe oil leak at engine rear. Dodge dealer advises that it was a leaking head gasket (blown head gasket) on 1998 neon with approximately 46,463 miles on the odometer. Could not reach chrysler customer service at 1-800-922-1997 (stays busy); dealer refused to warrant work even though cause of problem was apparently a design/latent defect in the aluminum head. Vehicle purchased new 5/21/98. Internet reveals numerous other people have had similar problems. Fortunately, the car...

Consumer noticed oil leaking from head gasket. Vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the head gasket and the head bolts. *Ak

Car overheated eventhough there were plenty of coolant. Thick smoke coming out of the hood so I shut off the engine and cruised to a stop. I did not want the engine to catch fire. Mechanic said that it was a blown head gasket and that it was a common problem with the neon. Why was there not a recall. Does someone have to get injured before there is one. I called chrysler and they nicely said that my warranty had expired. If this was defective to start with, the warranty should cover the cost of repairs. Thank you for listening. Bc

Head gasket failure as well as other oil leaks on 98 dodge neon. *La

HEAD GASKET IS BLOWN ON CAR THAT HAS ONLY 38000 MILES. *LA

The head gasket is blown. This is the second 1998 neon I have owned that has had to have the head gasket replaced. *La

The driver noticed oil all over the driveway. The dealer stated that vehicle was no longer under warranty, and they would not look at it. *Ak *scc *jb

Vehicle was parked in the driveway and oil was leaking from underneath the hood area. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealership for analysis. *Ak

Vehicle was taken to the dealership for an oil change and mechanic found that cylinder head gasket was leaking oil, and must be replaced. *Ak

BAD HEAD GASKETS DUE TO FLAWED DESIGN. *JB

BLOWN HEAD GASKET DUE TO DESIGN FLAW. *PH