I am having a lot of problems with my 1997 dodge neon. The steering wheel has nothing but clicks. I am having so much problems turning on my signal lights. The problem has gotten worse. I am hoping that this is a recall so I won't have to pay so much money out of pocket.
1997 Dodge Neon steering problems
15 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Steering wheel/handle bar4
- Hydraulic power assist: pump4
- Hydraulic power assist system3
- Linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm2
- Rack and pinion1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Dodge Neon steering problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Dodge Neon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Steering knuckle sheered off of right front wheel with no collision or accident. Right front hub cab fell off as well.
Power steering unit makes noise when starting or when making turns. Vehicle at dealer shop. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
When driving over a puddle or when driving in the rain power steering belt gets wet, causing steering to become difficult which caused driver to almost hit a pedestrian. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has replaced belts and has tightened them. However, problem returns whenever it rains. Manufacturer has provided dealer with instruction to tighten belts, and check the torque every three thousand miles.
Like so many others, the head gasket on my young neon has blown.I have also had problems with brakes squealing, power steering locking up in wet weather and the turn signal now only works when it feels like it. The radio had to be replaced the first year I owned the car - and it took the dealer nearly a month to get that done.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Consumer says that only when driving under wet conditions that the power steering belt gets loose, causing problems with the power steering. Also, brake pedal gets hard and the steering will not retract when turning a corner. Dealer has been contacted.
Power steering becomes inoperative periodically without warning,causing steering to go hard,difficult to maintain control. Dealer has tightened steering belt, and replaced some steering components. Defect is still occurring.
While driving 50 MPH and turning right steering wheel locked up, resulting in vehicle hitting a wall. Also, there was no deployment of airbags in vehicle. Cause unknown.
Consumer has had three incidents concerning vehicle steering wheel. On the last incident consumer was driving on a two lane canyon road, approx 45 MPH, before coming to an approaching turn,consumer applied brake to slow down to 35 MPH; steering wheel became stuck and hard to turn; consumer barely made the turn, causing danger to consumer . Dealer notified. As always informed the consumer that nothing can be founded.
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Neon steering
Does the 1997 Dodge Neon have steering problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Dodge Neon, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Dodge Neon steering problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Neon steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Neon have bad steering?
The Dodge Neon model years with the most steering complaints are 1995 (123 complaints), 2000 (27 complaints) and 1996 (24 complaints).
Other 1997 Dodge Neon problems
Engine 221Brakes 47Airbags 41Electrical 33Transmission 25Body 24Seat belts 17Lights 16Acceleration 11Fuel system 9Visibility 8Tires 6Suspension 4Seats 3Wheels 2Locks 1
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