Tl* the contact owns a 1995 plymouth neon. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. On another occasion, the contact stated that while reversing, the steering column started smoking. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column coupler and steering harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also mentioned that the turn signals and interior lighting failed to operate intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 97v169000 (steering). The failure mileage was 60,000.
1995 Plymouth Neon steering problems
70 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). 8 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 70
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- crashes
- 8
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Steering wheel/handle bar30
- Hydraulic power assist system15
- Rack and pinion3
- Hydraulic power assist: pump2
- Linkages: tie rod assembly1
- Linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
- Gear box: shaft sector1
- Gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Plymouth Neon steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Plymouth Neon steering
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering column coupler can become disconnected when the vehicle experiences an underbody impact.
- Risk
- Loss of steering control can occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering column coupler with a coupler design that collapses on impact.
Recall number 97V169000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge ram series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
DP03002
Loss of steering control
There is no summary currently available
EA97009
Loss of steering control
There is no summary currently available
PE96069
Loss of steering control
There is no summary currently available
PE94095
What 1995 Plymouth Neon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Consumer has not received recall repair (#741 steering column), original dealer is no longer in business and the nearest dealership has failed to respond to six attempts for setting appointments.
Consumer was traveling about 40mph on a city street, she was proceeding through an intersection going straight when another vehicle came into her lane and veered into consumer's vehicle straight on, causing it to jump into the opposite direction, and resulting in a crash. Upon impact, driver's air bag failed to deploy. Vehicle was totaled, and consumer sustained internal injuries.
The power steering pump bracket needs to be replaced.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Head gasket failed. Nlm
While driving steering went out, causing the driver to lose control and had a wreck. Dlr has seen vehicle.
Engine hesitates when gas is applied. Later picks up speed. Dealer says steering column needs to be replaced.
Power steering was totally lost.
Questions about the 1995 Plymouth Neon steering
Does the 1995 Plymouth Neon have steering problems?
Owners have filed 70 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Plymouth Neon, 15% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Plymouth Neon steering problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Plymouth Neon steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V169000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Plymouth Neon have bad steering?
The Plymouth Neon model years with the most steering complaints are 1995 (70 complaints), 1996 (15 complaints) and 2000 (11 complaints).
Other 1995 Plymouth Neon problems
Engine 144Brakes 87Airbags 60Electrical 54Transmission 37Fuel system 22Lights 20Body 17Seat belts 16Visibility 15Acceleration 13Suspension 12Locks 5Tires 5Seats 3
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