Dodge Neon power steering loss problems

Filed Apr 21, 2015 · Steering · 76,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. While exiting a highway at approximately 20 MPH, the steering ability seized. The contact had to maneuver to a complete stop and no warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the power steering failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Mar 17, 2008 · Steering · 87,000 miles · CA

We heard a pop in our engine while driving down the highway, uncertain that it was our vehicle we continued, as we exited the highway we had lost power steering it seemed. Continue home about 20 miles and once we pulled into our driveway we opened the hood to find our power steering belt had come off. While investigating the belt, noticed our drivebelt idler pulley had disintegrated. We have been trying to order this part from several auto part stores and the dealer to no avail. It is on factory back order for over the past month, which has left us with only one vehicle for our household.

Filed Nov 17, 2006 · Suspension, Wheels · 66,640 miles · VA · crash

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 MPH on normal rural roads, the vehicle unexpectedly veered to the left hitting a school bus and banking off the road. The driver side wheel snapped off the axel causing a loss of steering control. There were no warning lights illuminated prior the incident. There was a police report taken and no injuries were sustained. Prior to the accident, the contact noticed shaking on the front end of the vehicle. It was taken to an independent mechanic, who performed tire balancing and rotation. As the shaking persisted, the manufacturer was contacted, who referred the contact to a dealership. The dealership recommended a complete wheel alignment. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who performed the alignment and the shaking disappeared. The accident occurred a few miles after the vehicle had the alignment performed.

Filed Mar 12, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · FL · crash

My daughter was driving my 1995 dodge neon when the steering wheel locked and caused her to have an accident. She was traveling at approx 35 - 40 MPH .there were no abnormal weather or road conditions. Suddenly the steering wheel jerked the car off the road towards the right, at that point she had a loss of steering and no control of the vehicle. She was not applying the brakes or making a turn, just driving along as she normally would. Previosly we have had problems, serious problems with the antilock brake system failing. When applying the brakes on two separate occasions the front wheels locked up once causing a minor accident , the other just caused damage to the tires. The accident when the steering failed was fortunately a minor one . But could just as easily been a very serios possibly fatal. Since at the time of the steering loss, there was no way to control the direction of the vehicle, which resulted in damage to a residential homeowners yard and personal property that was located in the yard. The vehicle came to rest between two trees because it was stopped by a tension wire attached to a telephone pole which was struck and became wrapped around the front left tire. If not for that she would have struck a concrete culvert only a few feet away.. We are presently involved in proceedings to have the citation she received dismissed due to faulty equipment. Also I did inquire with dodge motor corp re safety recall info...which I was informed that my vehicle has no incomplete recall work , but I also received a car facts report from consumer guide stating that there was a recall and there is no information stating the work had been completed by dodge to correct the problem. Which if it had been corrected the info would have been updated to show that. If you could please help me with this matter, and possibly save someone from this mess. Also I have a friend who lost her arm from her 95 neon crash from steering failure of which I was unaware until after mine.

Filed Jun 11, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 5,160 miles · CT

3/22/3 5160 mi radiator loose, brakes pulse, 4/7/3 5500 mi. Front rotors replaced. 4/24/3 6204 mi. Power steering failed (twice), ps pump replaced. 6/6/3 7300 mi. Seat back poke into my back from the head rest support, actually wearing a spot in the seat back fabric. New seat back ordered.

Filed May 30, 2003 · Engine · FL

Consumer had problems with intermittent engine stalling. While driving the vehicle on the highway at 70 MPH vehicle lost total power which left the driver with no power steering or brakes. Dealer was contacted, and vehicle was taken into the shop, but the dealer was not able to find anything.

Filed Jul 9, 2002 · Steering · MI

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.

Filed Mar 29, 2002 · Steering · IN · crash

While driving and without warning there was loss of steering due to defective column coupling which resulted in an accident. Mechanic stated there was recall 97v169000; however, consumer was not notified. Manufacturer stated they will repair defective component. Other repairs were consumer's responsibility.

Filed Jan 8, 2001 · Steering · FL · crash · 3 injuries

Car went through puddle, driver lost power steering, spun out hitting two other vehicles. Car was totalled,as was one of the other vehicles. Had previously reported problem to dealer who said "that often happens with dodge vehicles."

Filed Feb 2, 2000 · Steering · FL · crash · 2 injuries

The power steering pump does not have a cover over it, in rainy weather the water goes under and the belt slips off causing loss of power steering (lock up) which caused loss of control and vehicle to run into median with injuries to consumer.