The fire started underneath the hood burning all the components under the hood.
1999 Dodge Stratus steering complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was leaking fluid from a power steering hose. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 06v001000, regarding the hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 3/17/2006 -
Multiple failures, continually steering problems. Engine leaked oil, no A/C or heated, ect. *bf the consumer stated that the steering wheel was loose. The consumer attempted to make a left turn and hit the curb due to the loose steering wheel. The consumer stated that there might be a problem with the right side axle.
When the driver attempted to turn the steering wheel it became very tight.
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While driving vehicle, and when applying brakes consumer smelt brakes burning. When consumer stopped and looked brakes were on fire.also, steering column locked. Please add VIN.
While traveling, transmission would not shift into next gear correctly. Would suddenly slam into gear, and cause vehicle to jerk forward. *ak rear brakes make noise. Consumer states steering wheel lock up. Windshield washer is not working. Rear bumper is coming loose. The vehicle also has noisy a suspension.
Steering has become difficult at low speeds, like exiting driveways or parking lots or turning onto other roads. When driving straight, steering is fine. Steering is very hard and the steering wheel jerks back and forth during a turn. Opinion of mechanic is failure of steering rack and pinion. Power steering fluid level is correct.
Vehicle locked up three different times making left hand turns. First time I took it to the dealer they told me there wasn't anything wrong. The second time they told me they had to change the power steering fluid.
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