Was driving at approximately 45 MPH, defroster was on,causing air conditioning to come on and off automatically/froze up, causing the power steering belt to break and loss of power steering. Dealer has been notified.
1995 Plymouth Neon: loss of power steering
12 of the 478 complaints about the 1995 Plymouth Neon describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
- 20002
- 19961
- 199512
What owners say
Ea97-009 active, steering failure, when making a lft hand turn , has no steering control, wheel will not turn to the left.
Pe96-069, in rainy conditions while making a turn, the power steering system malfunctioned, causing loss of steering control which could result in an accident.
Steering is difficult when making a left or right turn, occurs during medium to heavy shower and when hitting a bump or puddle. During a turn, vehicle will continue to move forward before turning left or right.
While driving suddenly lost steering control, happens mostly when making turns; also, during straight driving it is an intermittent problem, dealer can not find cause, checked power steering fluid, normal.
Steering failure, loss of power steering in wet weather, locks up and cannot turn wheel.
Sudden loss of power steering when driving in wet conditions, pe94-095.*ak
Loss of steering control caused accident.
Loss of steering control, causing accident.
Loss of steering when the car goes over 55 MPH. Please describe.
When I brake or turn a corner and hit some water car lost power steering . Tt
Loss of steering control while driving on wet surfaces. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 1995 Plymouth Neon power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1995 Plymouth Neon?
12 of 478 owner complaints about the 1995 Plymouth Neon (3%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Plymouth Neon?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Plymouth Neon
Fire or smoke 23Overheating 20Brake failure 19Stalling 18No deployment 15ABS 14Grinding brakes 10Headlights 10Check engine light 9Loss of power 9Steering lock-up 9Engine failure 7Seat belt 7Transmission failure 7Premature wear 5Tire blowout 5
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