1998 Plymouth Neon Electrical system Problems

“The contact owns a 1998 Plymouth NEON. The contact stated that the speedometer failed and would not display the speed being traveled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the speedometer circuit board resistor was replaced. The failure recurred. The failure and current mileage was 74,000. Updated 11/15/13”

“Junk!!! The computer system has now failed on my car. I have already had 2 major transmission repairs on this vechile. An oil leak which caused replacement of the head gaskets due to the fact they were faulty according to the dealership. The power train control module went out. This car has been nothing but problems and I would not recommed anyone to purchase a NEON. I reported the computer failure to chrysler and they noted it in a file. I feel as if they should be held responsible for this. Computer systems on a car are not meant to just quit at 75,000 miles. …”

“Initially, I went in to the dealer for a new battery six months after I had bought the car, only to find out that there were numerous parts that needed to be repaired. Among those, the most expensive and most surprising was the engine oil leak. I was told that the cylinder head gasket was leaking motor oil, and that it was imperative that it be fixed as soon as possible. As a student, $670 for the head gasket was an extraordinary amount to invest. The advisor at the dealer informed me that the model of the car inherently contained a poorly designed engine, which was cause to the matter. …”

“Vehicle started on its own, no key in ignition switch and completey turned off, while parked. Only way to get vehicle to turn off by shifting it into gear. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further details concerning this matter.”

“Vehicle been experiencing various problem with the following: 1. Sun roof leaking; 2. Spark plugs failed, and had to be replaced on two occasions within a year; 3. Oxygen sensor had to be replaced on two occasions ; 4. The head gasket was replaced due to failure; 5. The exhaust manifold had to be replaced due to a broken bolt, causing engine to overheat, which results in intermittent stalling. Can NHTSA provide additional information regarding this matter.”