NHTSA Complaint #10005990 — 1996 PLYMOUTH NEON

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10005990
Vehicle	1996 PLYMOUTH NEON
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	January 29, 2003
Date Filed	January 30, 2003
Mileage	70,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

3 HEAD GASKETS FAILURED IN 6 YEARS RESULTING IN ENGINE STALLING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. FAILURES WERE AT 30K, 45K, AND 70K MILES RESPECTIVELY. MOST RECENT FAILURE OCCURRED ON 01/29/02. DEALER IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF FAILURES. TS

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