Lower steering column recall. Steering not repaired, resulted in accident.
1995 Dodge Neon steering complaints
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When driving through little water or when it is raining the vehicle will lose steering power. The owner has to stop and wait a couple of minutes before the power resumes. The dealer is aware of problem. Car is out of warranty. Problem has not been corrected.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall repair (unable to be remedied), recall notice sent and repair was completed however vehicle continues to experience continued failure/loss of control. Mjs (97v‑169)
While driving in water the steering wheel locks up due to the steering belt getting wet. This has happened more then once.
Steering column coupler failed prior to recall work, work performed, however steering problems persist.
Ignition system failed and there was excessive play in the steering after the steering coupler recall repair.
While driving 15 MPH, owner heard a popping sound and felt abnormal response in steering wheel. Owner now hears noise as though the power steering needs fluid, but container is full. Cause of failure is that the rack and pinion cracked. Please describe details.
The inner tie rods on the vehicle are bad and the ABS system is not operating like it should.
Recall repair work completed on the steering column coupler, however damage to the boot at time of repair.
Steering column coupler failure causing a vehicle collision prior to recal.
Alarm system failure resulting in vehicle stalling and consumer trapped inside.
Brake line broke, causing loss of brakes/accident occurred.
Received recall notice (397v169000). Called dealer to set up an appointment. Was informed that they do not have the parts or tools for repairing the coupling on the steering wheel.
When driving through a puddle the power steering is lost and it comes back on later.
Steering wheel is noisy.
While wife was driving she hit a pothole in a convenience store parking lot and part of the steering mechanism came apart. Driver lost control of vehiclebut managed to come to a stop without hitting another vehicle.
Vehicle experiences loss of steering control while driving during heavy rain storms.
While driving driver lost power of the steering and clicking noise appeared in the steering column. This is under investigation ea-97 009.
While making a right turn, consumer experienced loss of power/ steering control but noticed no separation in the steering column. *ak consumer stated as she cautioned to make the turn, the power steering re-engaged.
While driving about 15 MPH on a wet road conditions tried to make a right turn and the steering wheel wouldn't turn. Consumer had to release the steering wheel and then turn again and heard a noise. Consumer has not contacted the dealer.
While driving vehicles experienced loss of steering. Cause is unknown. *ak during rain, especially in puddles, the steering wheel locks or freeze and can not be turned.
When driving in wet/puddle area vehicle has intermittent loss of steering for about 30 seconds at a time.
Ea97-009, while driving the vehicle's defective steering wheel came loose and the bolt came off, causing no steering control. Almost resulted in an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Ea97009; vehicle is leaking power steering fluid. The whole power steering assembly component needs replacing.
Power steering goes out when there is heavy rain. Manufacturer told owner that the problem was common.
Steering locks up, making it impossible to turn left or right.
While driving vehicle at slow speeds and in rain owner loses control of steering. When steering wheel is turned vehicle will not steer. Steering wheel must be constantly rotated for wheels to turn.
When approaching to make either a left or a right hand turn the steering wheel makes a loud knocking sound, consumer has contacted the dealer, problem not determined, ea 97-009.
Lost control of the steering when driving between 40 to45mph. The vehicle goes the opposite of the direction from where it's being steered. Please describe details.
Steering noise when turning.
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