Problems with 1999 Dodge Neon STEERING

1999 dodge neon sport - steering locks up under vehicle motion, seems to pull car to the side. has happened on several occasions, the most recent causing an accident. while traveling on a clear, dry day at highway speed (55 mph+), a lane change from the right to passing lane was attempted. as the vehicle was steered into the left lane, the steering locked up, causing the car to jerk to the right. in an attempt to regain control of the car, the steering suddenly became unlocked, causing over correction. now the vehicle was moving hard left, correction attempt back to the right caused vehicle to spin uncontrollably, crossing 2 lanes of traffic, leaving the roadway, passing between 2 metal light poles, and stopping in a ditch. no injuries, collisions with other vehicles or objects, or major vehicle damage occurred. vehicle was removed from ditch by a tow-truck and was driven home. check of the power steering system reveals full fluid level, belts seem tight, no obvious defects seen. will have vehicle evaluated by mechanic asap. *jb

When driving through rain or through a puddle the steering goes out and locks up. when the driver is trying to turn left vehicle will continue to go right. also, there is an oil leak. it has not been determined from where the leak originated. the vehicle is losing about 2 quarts per day. components inside the engine compartment are covered with oil, but the dealer has been unable to detect the oil leak. *ak

When it rains my power steering and braking with go out on me. i have had all brakes and belts replaced but the problem is still there. unable to drive car when it is raining. very unsafe!!!*ak

Car went through puddle, driver lost power steering, spun out hitting two other vehicles. car was totalled,as was one of the other vehicles. had previously reported problem to dealer who said "that often happens with dodge vehicles."*ak

Damage to left side of vehicle. no safety defect mentioned in summary. *ak