2001 Dodge Neon steering problems

Filed Dec 2, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 102,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge neon. While operating the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and made the steering wheel very difficult to turn. The dealer diagnosed and repaired the vehicle. No further information was available. The contact also indicated that the check engine light would illuminate sporadically. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Jan 19, 2006 · Lights, Steering · 57,000 miles · WV

Dt*: the contact stated when driving at 30 MPH, a wind draft was noticed in the steering wheel making it difficult to control. Upon inspection by the contact, water was notice in the back floor board. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership were they determined the seal around the tail lights had a small area that may have not been sealed properly. The dealer replaced the sealant around the tail lights, but was unable to determine the cause of the steering problem.

Filed Apr 6, 2005 · Steering · 62,000 miles · NJ

When starting the vehicle steering wheel came off into the owner's hands. Vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer for evaluation, however the cause had not yet been determined. *ak the vehicle was towed to the dealer but they provided no assistance.

Filed Apr 6, 2005 · Steering · NJ

While parking when all of a sudden the steering wheel fell off the vehicle. Taken to dealer for repairs.*ak manufacture was notified, but refused to any assistance.

Filed Mar 30, 2005 · Steering · 62,000 miles · NJ

After starting the vehicle steering wheel came off. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak consumer stated daimler chrysler refused to take responsibility for manufacturing defect and refused to pay for damages.

Filed Mar 16, 2005 · Electrical, Steering · 62,000 miles · NJ

When the consumer put the key into the ignition steering wheel fell off. Vehicle will be towed to the dealer, and the repairs will be at owner's expense.

Filed Mar 2, 2005 · Steering · NJ

1) started the car in parking lot and steering wheel broke off 2) could not drive, steering wheel fell. My wife and my 2 year daughter were in the car. Luckily no accident. ) towed the car to a dodge dealer. At this time, daimler-chrysler is evaluating what to do with the defect (to pay or not to pay). They have failed to provide proper service. It has been 3 weeks with no support on a rental nor a decision to repay the defect. Hence, the car is still at the dealer which causes a major inconvenience to my family.

Filed Jan 13, 2003 · Acceleration, Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer stated while stopped at a light, as she attempted to step on the gas, the pedal began to act erratic, which caused the vehicle to hit the person in front and would not stop. The vehicle was repaired, but now it hesitates when driving or stopping. Other problems are as followed: the electrical lights and alarms, engine/cooling system, equipment(not spec), fuel system, heater/defrost/vent, park brake, power train, serv. Brakes, steering, structure, suspension, visual systems, the air bag module, (brain of the vehicle) computer, and a cracked motor head. Cause of incident: wear/corrosion/rust, locks, and stability. *scc

Filed Sep 10, 2002 · Steering · OH

Steering wheel became hard to steer while driving. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and they replaced power steering pump. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Steering · OK

Steering would become difficult on a intermittent basis, dealer was contacted and located a leak in power steering pump, pump was replaced. Please provide further details.