Dodge Neon pulling problems

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · Steering · VA · crash · 2 injuries

Driving at a speed of 25 MPH could not steer car, pulling hard to the right, couldn't control went off road, hitting two trees and then car flipped, ending up on roof. Resulting in two injuries, driver and passenger going to hospital.

Filed May 21, 2005 · Steering · AK

I have a new 2003 dodge neon that has never been wrecked and so far the shifter boot has torn(was replaced) but is now cracking again (it's [xxx] cold where I live, -50 to -60 happens). I had an oil leak that was blamed on me by anchorage chrysler, I reported that the right rear brakes always sqeal when applied (I was told thats dust) but it's happenes every day. I needed an wheel alignment (car puuls to the left) and I'm told you cant align a neon. You can part of the alignment but were sorry [xxx] it will always pull to the left because it is not adjustable.the alignment came from lithia in anchorage alaska (they are great people) I dont blame them 1 bit they didnt make a car that cant be fixed(dodge did). Anchorage chrysler was my best friend until I brought my car in for repairs then they actually told me the reason I have problems with it is because it's a cheap no good car. I sent an e-mail to dodge asking why they would build such a vehicle that could never be aligned and they said we try to make everybody happy. Not once getting to the question "why" what was the reasoning behind such a stupid idea. I love my car but because of this 1 flaw I cant wait to get rid of it. I'm checking into a mini, need to make sure it can be fixed if needed first. The car still pulls to the left(rather hard at times), the shifter boot is still splitting, the brakes still squeek. And now I'm wondering if the fuel gauge is correct. Anybody want to buy a nice "looking" neon with low miles. I dont remember the actuall incident dates. This is an ongoing thing information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · AL

While driving 45 MPH a loud ticking noise was heard coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, however the mechanic could not duplicate or resolve the problem. *ak the headlights had gone out while the consumer was driving the vehicle, the wheel needed to be replaced, there was a problem with the brake line in the front, the wheel bearing was broken in half, the fog lights had gone out, there was a roaring sound when the vehicle was in motion, there was a whirling sound in the engine which would get worse when accelerated, the rotor/pads rusted, the steering pulled to the left, and when slowing down, the steering wheel would shake. (dodge neon sxt 2004)

Filed Apr 10, 2003 · Suspension · 8 miles · MD

While driving the vehicle would pull to the right. The dealership realigned the vehicle but the problem still exist.

Filed Feb 19, 2003 · Suspension · 33,326 miles · IN

I have taken my vehicle in twice for a vibration in the steering wheel and the vehicle would pulled to the left. The first time I brought it in they said it was due to tire wear and they replaced the tire free of cost. I took the car in about five months later because it was still doing the same thing this time they said it was normal tire wear and they nothing about it.

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Suspension · TX

(1) the vehicle drifts to the right at speed (2) the vehicle pulls to the right on acceleration from a stop-the steering wheel actually moves to the right as does the vehicle if you don't prevent it from veering off the road (3) the whole car wobbles from side to side at low speed-the sensation is like there is an egg shaped tire (4) tailpipe misaligned and melted portion of rear bumper.*ak (dot number: m6mf tiresize: p185/60r15)

Filed Jan 9, 2001 · Suspension, Tires · MI

Car was pulling to the right. Dealer said a screw was loose, so they tightened it. Month later still pulling, they did an alignment, that still didn't work. 3 inch bar that holds back wheel was bent, support bar. Driver's side tire was bent inward.

Filed Jun 27, 2000 · Brakes · VA

When brakes were applied, they were very sporadic & pulled hard to the right. Would also lose power, but vehicle was not stopping. Been to several dealership & informed consumer brakes were fine. Took to another dealership & mechanic put in brake fluid & then noticed there was a crack in brake master cylinder.

Filed Sep 6, 1999 · Electrical, Steering · PA

Loss of steering occurred when I drove through a puddle of water during a rainstorm and the steering power was cut causing me to hit a concrete curb at about 15 MPH in a parking lot scratching the paint on the front bumper. Second the wiring in the dome switch in the passenger door and the wires in the lights on reminder in the driver's door is shorted causing them not to work properly. After the recall for the steering coupler was performed the car tends to pull to the right and the steering wheel is not "straight" when driving on a straight road 2 alignments have been performed and the problem is still not corrected. The hood is not properly attached and the hood hits the right fender now causing rust to form. The original battery also corroded through both terminals first causing the car not to even start then after the terminals were replaced caused the "check engine" light to remain lit until the terminal was replaced again. Also finally the brakes make loud screeching noise when applied and when I had them checked was told it was "break dust and not to worry

Filed Aug 12, 1999 · Brakes, Suspension · NC

Vehicle is pulling to the right, two tires(no manufacturer)have blown out, and there have been many tire replacements, none can remedy the problem.