When applying the brakes, the vehicle will start to pulsate at any speed. Also, extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer. *ak the consumer states the following as problems occured: the passenger air bag, throttle blade icing, defective rotors, charging system over charging-no trouble codes; 3 battery replacements(defective per mechanic), many gas tank repairs/replacements(would not take gas without clicking and ticking/filler tank/gas tank), warning brake light and buzzer chimes when brake is applied also with the gas pedal when applied (due to defective rotors and lack of brake fluid, transmission problem-grinding noise/won't go in reverse, brake noise in rear tire/brake booster replace per recall-needs rotors & pads in front, A/C blows warm air-compessor clutch wouldn't engage(found broken wire), problem with the voltage regulator, and noise in the power steering.
2000 Dodge Neon steering complaints
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Steering became hard while driving at 45 MPH. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer that power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer states that the brakes make a rubbing and whining noise continuously.
Dealerships have told me repeatdly the problems I have had with my car are all in my head. No safety defect listed.
When driving, steering would make grinding noises when turning either right or left. This causes steering to be hard to turn. Problem is intermittent. Had taken vehicle to dealer and nothing was found.*ak
Steering column vibrates at highway speed, causing vehicle to become unstable when hitting uneven pavement. Dealer replaced steering column once. *ak. The problem reoccured after 3,000 miles.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The vehicle experiences intermittent power surges (loss of power) when driving over 50 MPH upon acceleration. Nlm
While driving through shopping center at about 25 MPH tried to make left turn down lane the steering wheel locked in mid turn and my son looked down to see why wheel locked and slammed head on into a concrete light post, causing over $4000.00 in damage to the car. Also the airbag did not deploy during a head on inpact
The brakes were making squealing noise because they had eaten halfway through the rotors. Nlm
While driving 30mph steering wheel became stuck. Was not able to steer & maintain control of vehicle. Put on hazards. Managed to stop vehicle & then had pushed vehicle to nearby mechanic. Was informed that serpentine belt had broken due to being defective.
10 services, A/C, 3 power steering, 3 transmission leaks, 3 battery realted problems
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Interior trunk lock wasn't operable. Consumer went to open the trunk and lock wouldn't unlock/ cigerette lighter and cd player failed. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership. Mechanic told her that they couldn't duplicate the problems. *ak seat belt malfunctions. Door light and dome light stays on alarm system malfunctons continuously. Power windows malfunctions. Cruise control failed. The vehicle stalled on the road. Vehicle alignment problems while using brakes.
Vehicle has been experiencing intermittent stalling while accelerating from a stop position. Also, power steering pump makes unnecessary noise. Dealer notified, replaced power steering pump once, but problem is reoccurring.*ak
Power steering reservoir: fluid is too small, power steering fluid has to be checked every 7,000 miles. T dealer has been contacted.
Power steering pump failed. Mjs
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