Consumer stated when driving at any speed noticed a popping sound from the steering column, resulting in loss of control. Consumer state the vehicle also pulled to the left. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the problem.
1996 Plymouth Neon steering complaints
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The car needs a new steering column. When applying the brakes the accelerator pedal sticks. The has automatic transmisson.
When accelerating the car pulls to the left, when decelerating vehicle pulls to the right. *ak steering wheel replaced, it was vibrating due to being out of alignment, rack and pinion and steering rack were also replaced. Excessive shaking while driving, dealer replaced tires, and balanced and rotated tires, however shake still present, dealer stated vehicle had torque pull and could not be aligned, also had bad strut, vehicle continues to pull to the left and right and shakes. Consumer noticed oil around the bolts on the valve cover at only 265 miles, dealer can not find any leaks, front motor mount had a lot of play and was replaced, oil is very dark in color, poor power. Cv joints bad. Dealer lubed and adjusted front windows, they were hard to open and close. Windshield wiper blades failed. Wrong air cleaner vent was installed on vehicle. Emergency brake was stuck on. Consumer states vehicle was taken to dealer on three occasions for brake problems. Consumer complained of poor gas mileage.
The brakes make noise, the steering has a short and you and can drive with the hand brake on . Please describe .
Drove vehicle to parking lot, took items out of trunk, set alarm then walked away, someone noticed smoke, informed driver vehicle was on fire, wires burned completely.
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