Issue ID | 185434 |
Internal NHTSA # | 713482 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | NEON |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 23/09/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Head gasket blew somewhere between 42,000 and 43,010 miles. It was noticed because oil was dripping underneath left front of car and oil was very low. No indicator lights had come on. Took it to dealership where they determined that the head gasket had blown. Because of this they also had to do an engine flush, clean the engine, replace the pcv valve, and change the oil and coolant. This cost me a total of $825. 00. My car is only 2 1/2 years old! Since this occured i have found out by talking to repair shops and to other neon owners that this is a common problem and obviously a defect in the way it was built. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ARLINGTON, VA |
VIN pattern | 1B3ES27C1VDXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/01/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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