Issue ID | 861821 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10404311 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | PLYMOUTH |
Model | NEON |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 18/05/11 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Car has 36,000 miles on it and oil started running out underneath the car. Took car to dealer and the head gasket was blown. This is a known problem and chrysler has yet to correct it. Upon further investigation i have found that i will have this problem again since it is a defect from the manufacturer. I was told from mechanic that several other cars the heads are also affected by this problem. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WABASH, IN |
VIN pattern | 1P3ES47C6WDXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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