Issue ID | 400057 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10005057 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | NEON |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 31/01/03 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dodge neon 1997, i found out today the head gasket was cracked, i was told by 4 different mechanics, 2 were dodge mechanics, that they are always fixing the head gaskets and it was a design flaw, the gasket was too thin, i have changed the oil every 2500-3000 miles the car was never run hard and is very well maintained they need to issue a recall for this problem. Ts |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
Number of Occurences | 0 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CLIFTON FORGE , VA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 16/06/97 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | DOMINION DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | SALEM |
Dealer's state code | VA |
Dealer's ZIP code |