Problems with 1995 Dodge Neon STEERING

Vehichle experienced loss of steering. please descriibe. *ak

Pe96-069 active, steering lockup, lost power steering while driving in wet weather, making it difficult to turn steering wheel. the brake pedal becomes very soft. *ak

While driving, at approx. 25mph, experienced power assist failure when hitting a bump, then made sharp turn, power assist suddenly became inoperative, causing steering difficulty. *ak

Consumer states when turning a corner the steering locks and she has no control for two to three seconds. *ak

When driving about 30-35 mph on wet pavements the power steering stopped working, making it hard to turn corners. dealer contacted, and stated steering was wet, cannot make any repairs. *ak

#pe96069, while making a left turn there was a complete loss of steering control that lasted only about 1 0r 2 seconds. vehicle has not been seen since by mechanic. *ak

While driving driver lost power of the steering and clicking noise appeared in the steering column. this is under investigation ea-97 009. *ak

Idle air control module failed. *sd

No summary listed for above vehicle.

This accident while driving at 35mph. the car veered left and pass airbag deployed then driver airbag. i tried to turn the steering to the left but the car did not respond. i sustained injuries of a broken neck. two months after accident i received the recall notice for both the steering column and the brakes. i believe that the vehicle was purchased by a junkyard however i believe it was rebuilted. i would like to know if there are other reported incidents of this nature.*ak

The inner tie rods on the vehicle are bad and the abs system is not operating like it should. *ak

Steering wheel locks up usually after rain fall; also, sometimes during cornering at 10-20 mph. *ak

Whenever turning the steering wheel either left or right, it would make a clunking, popping noise. the sway bar went out. also, was informed the by the mechanic that power steering rack/ coil, and engine head gasket need replacing. *ak

Loss of steering control caused an accident. *ak

Vehicle was involved in an accident due to loss of steering. tt

Steering froze, resulting in accident. *dsh

Loss of steering control, causing accident. *sd

Vehicle went out of control resulting in vehicle accident. tt consumer states a detailed report had already been filed and did not give anymore specific information. *slc

Pe94-095 consumer was driving steering locked up. tt

When driving in wet weather condition consumer experienced loss of power assist, making it very difficult to control the vehicle. *ak

Electrical system fire in the steering column of the vehicle. tt

Front seat belts defective.

Whenever power steering belt gets wet, the belt slips and you lose steering control. *dsh

While driving, steering failed resulting hitting curb. tt

Consumer was driving in wet weather and the steering was hard to turn. tt

When making a turn there is a noise made by the car. tt

Noise in the steering column when turning. please describe. tt

Rack and piniom steering vibrates and makes a clunking sound. pulls to the left and is very stiff. tt

During emergency turning, lost steering control, also passenger air bag blew out the passenger window. tt

Steering wheel fell off. *sd

Driver made right turn , steering locked up ,lost control of vehicle, and crashed onto a curb when the gas tank ruptured, causing 4 deaths and two were severely burned and 1 had minor burns. all were occupants inside the vehicle, three in front and four in the back. gas tank had no rotective shield. *ak

Steering wheel locks up during wet weather; results in loss of steering power. tt

Difficulty steering vehicle, equipped with power steering. tt

Processor control module failed. *sd

Only wet weather problem with steering, no control wheel wells water coming inside and hitting against the tie rods. tt

Steering column coupler failed prior to recall work, work performed, however steering problems persist.

Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall repair (unable to be remedied), recall notice sent and repair was completed however vehicle continues to experience continued failure/loss of control. mjs (97v-169)

Riding on a hard surface when vehicle suddenly went out of control, resulting in accident/injury. tt& *ak

During wet weather, experienced twice loss of steering power for 10 second, then it returned. *ak

1. car leaking oil at head gasket and other seals, possible fire hazard. other '95 neon owners have had similar problems when the car reaches 60k miles 2. left turn signal sticking in on position, 3. glue melted from around front and rear windows, afraid that windshield or rear glass may "pop" out, 4. car pulls to the left, and even though numerous attempts have been made to correct the problem. the car still steers to either a left or right direction, the steering wheel will not line up with the direction of travel. misaligned steering wheel become tiring on long trips. *ak

Loss of steering when accelerating and braking. tt

Steering failed going around corner, causing loss of control/accident/injury. *dh