1998 Plymouth Neon Exterior lighting Problems

“When brake is pushed the turn lights would light up and brake lights wouldn't brighten. This was (08/13/01). In 10/10/01 was able to drive forward in reverse and neutral, didn't have a reverse, transmission replaced. In 03/12/02, found oil in the antifreeze reserve and radiator, replaced engine due to head gasket problem. In 04/15/02, transmission doing the same thing back on 10/10/01 , transmission is replaced again. In 10/31/02, transmission replaced for the third time, due to shifting hard, and same problem as 10/10/01 and 04/18/02. …”

“I have a 1998 Plymouth NEON. I am angry with the way these cars were built from chrysler. It is unacceptable that my headlights continue to get foggier and foggier. I take normal care of my car to include keeping it clean and mechanically sound. I have a real safety issue with these lights becoming so cloudy. It is almost as though I have dim lights due to this clouding of the headlight lenses. I insist that a recall should be instated in order to fix this problem for each and every NEON from 1998 for sure. …”

“Consumer noticed that the brake lights burned out continuously. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brake lights needed to be replaced, and replaced them. However, the problem recurred. Vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic could not duplicate the problem.”

“During recent heavy rains consumer vehicle experienced leakage problem in both the left and right rear tail light assembly units which in turn, overflowed down into the spare tire well and flowed into the interior passenger compartment collecting in the back seat floorboard on both the left and right passenger seat locations, dealer refused assistance. Nlm”