When applying brakes they would grind. Also, would have to pump brakes. Dealership replaced rotors and brakes pads. But, problem still continued. It has been three weeks. *ak possible engine failure caused oil to leak. The steering wheel vibrate and vehicle pulls.
1995 Dodge Neon steering complaints
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I have had this car since 1995. I do not use the car other than for very limited driving as seen in my low mileage. It is march 23 of 2000, my car has approx 29,000 miles, very low and all these problems. The car is currently in the shop being told that the head gasket that they replaced in 1/99 did not hold, which in 99, they thought was odd that it went so soon. I am also having the car fixed because the power steering switch sensor has failed. I believe that on a car with little mileage that I should be incurring this much problems. If this car has this many problems, they should redesign the car and not sell them until so. Also, please feel free to contact fitgerald and they can tell you other problems with this car!!!l
When turning to the right at an intersection the steering locked up and engine cut off.
Whenever turning the steering wheel either left or right, it would make a clunking, popping noise. The sway bar went out. Also, was informed the by the mechanic that power steering rack/ coil, and engine head gasket need replacing.
While turning there is a grinding noise. Consumer took car to the dealer, and dealer said it was caused by defective rack and pinion steering.
Loss of steering occurred when I drove through a puddle of water during a rainstorm and the steering power was cut causing me to hit a concrete curb at about 15 MPH in a parking lot scratching the paint on the front bumper. Second the wiring in the dome switch in the passenger door and the wires in the lights on reminder in the driver's door is shorted causing them not to work properly. After the recall for the steering coupler was performed the car tends to pull to the right and the steering wheel is not "straight" when driving on a straight road 2 alignments have been performed and the problem is still not corrected. The hood is not properly attached and the hood hits the right fender now causing rust to form. The original battery also corroded through both terminals first causing the car not to even start then after the terminals were replaced caused the "check engine" light to remain lit until the terminal was replaced again. Also finally the brakes make loud screeching noise when applied and when I had them checked was told it was "break dust and not to worry
One week after purchase, all oil was gone from car. Dealer first replaced the oil pressure sending unit, kept leaking, then replaced the valve cover gasket, kept leaking, then replaced the cam seals. Dealer assured me that it was not the head gasket. Still leaking oil. Took it to personal mechanic and it is the head gasket leaking. Dealer has refused to refund purchase price or replace vehicle. This has been over a 2 month period. The vehicle also has very noisy brakes, especially when it has sat for an extended period of time (overnight). The car has a shaking and rattling in the steering column when going over bumps, especially at slow speeds. The dash board reflects on the windshield when it is sunny and the glare makes it very difficult to see at times.
Driver made right turn , steering locked up ,lost control of vehicle, and crashed onto a curb when the gas tank ruptured, causing 4 deaths and two were severely burned and 1 had minor burns. All were occupants inside the vehicle, three in front and four in the back. Gas tank had no rotective shield.
I have complained of a popping noise in the front end within 18 months of purchase. The dealers could not duplicate the popping noise. Now with 60,000 miles on the vehicle, the rack is what always made the popping noise due to bad seals in it. Chrysler corporation offered to pay 50%, but I feel they should pay 100% due to this has always been an existing problem.
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Vehicle began to drift, when corrected, the steering failed causing the vehicle to turn sharply to the left and collide head on into a barrier causing injuries to driver. Nlm
1. Car leaking oil at head gasket and other seals, possible fire hazard. Other '95 neon owners have had similar problems when the car reaches 60k miles 2. Left turn signal sticking in on position, 3. Glue melted from around front and rear windows, afraid that windshield or rear glass may "pop" out, 4. Car pulls to the left, and even though numerous attempts have been made to correct the problem. The car still steers to either a left or right direction, the steering wheel will not line up with the direction of travel. Misaligned steering wheel become tiring on long trips.
Difficulty having steering coupler repaired under recall due to unavailability of parts.
The current owner was driving the car to work after dropping the baby off at the baby sitters. She had just gotten on the freeway and was accelerating to crusing speed when the steering wheel locked and she could not steer the car. The vehicle veered to the right and ran over the curbing along the side of the highway. This the second time the steering has locked up since she purchased the car. When she had the vehicle checked out, they could not see figure out what caused the wheel to lock up. She thought it was a fluke until it happened again this time. The manufacturer has already looked at the car an denied any liability. This is an 18 year old single parent with no money and no transportation to work, now. She would appreciate any help she can get, especially since there are so many complaints already reported about this problem with this vehicle. My name is larry e. Johnson. I'm her god father. She has no one else to turn to. Thank you.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with power steering. While driving power steering goes out. The defects are described in recall number 97v169000.
The consumer has a recall letter recall 97v‑169, regarding steering column coupling. The dealer has not repaired vehicle yet. Dealer has been contacted.
Defective steering column caused a fire in within that area prior to this recall. Steering column was fixed. Please add more information.
While making a right turn steering went out, causing the consumer to run off the road. Also, upon applying the brakes brake pedal went straight to the floorboard, causing the consumer to run into some brushes. Consumer vehicle has been in for repairs three times, and there is still a promblem. Dealer can't identify the promblem.
When driving about 30-35 MPH on wet pavements the power steering stopped working, making it hard to turn corners. Dealer contacted, and stated steering was wet, cannot make any repairs.
Vehicle hit a bump in the road at 15mph and the driver's and passenger's side airbags deployed. Also the brakes went out, and the steering locked up. Driver has burns on her arm and a sprained wrist.
Vehicle was parked, lights were on and switch was off, smoke came from steering column. Fire department came and disconnected the battery. Vehicle towed for service. Dealer stated the vehicle was fixed, and indicated that the alarm system caused the fire. Noticed battery melted battery cable. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Consumer contacted superior mazda in reference to recall 97v-16900, manufacturer 741 to have repaires corrected, dealer corrected problem listed under recall. The day after repaires was were done consumer was involved in an accident due to the steering wheel locking up. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
While making a left turn at 20 MPH the steering column coupling fell out, resulting in owner having an accident.
Traveling 25mph took off ramp steering wheel went very tight as if being turned. Heard & felt steering wheel pop. Steering wheel can be turned w/one finger. Went from one ditch to another ditch. Had received recall notice (97v169000) on 08 may 98. Took to dealer to have steering wheel repaired.
Steering column coupler failed resulting in vehicle collision due to loss of control, recall notice sent after incident. (attorney for consumer).
When traveling on dry roads and depressing the brake pedal to make a normal stop the ABS brakes started operatiing, making it very difficult to operate the vehicle. Consumer also having a problem when making a right or left hand turns, the steering wheel grabs and there is a griding sound coming from the front end. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Recall work on the lower steering column coupler has not been competed due to scheduling problems with dealership.
The connector between steering and right wheel broke, and vehicle lost control, very closely to causing an accident.
Recall 97v169000. Replacement part for recall does not fit properly on a vehicle with no power steering.
Recall work not completed properly on the steering column coupler.
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