2001 DODGE NEON Steering Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2001 DODGE NEON
6 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 DODGE NEON. Of these, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 6 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
6
Injuries
5
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE NEON. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND MADE THE STEERING WHEEL VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT 30 MPH, A WIND DRAFT WAS NOTICED IN THE STEERING WHEEL MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. UPON INSPECTION BY THE CONTACT, WATER WAS NOTICE IN THE BACK FLOOR BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WERE THEY DETERMINED THE SEAL AROUND THE TAIL LIGHTS HAD A SMALL AREA THAT MAY HAVE NOT BEEN SEALED PROPERLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEALANT AROUND THE TAIL LIGHTS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE STEERING PROBLEM. *NM
CONSUMER STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT, AS SHE ATTEMPTED TO STEP ON THE GAS, THE PEDAL BEGAN TO ACT ERRATIC, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT THE PERSON IN FRONT AND WOULD NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT NOW IT HESITATES WHEN DRIVING OR STOPPING. OTHER PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWED: THE ELECTRICAL LIGHTS AND ALARMS, ENGINE/COOLING SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT(NOT SPEC), FUEL SYSTEM, HEATER/DEFROST/VENT, PARK BRAKE, POWER TRAIN, SERV. BRAKES, STEERING, STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION, VISUAL SYSTEMS, THE AIR BAG MODULE, (BRAIN OF THE VEHICLE) COMPUTER, AND A CRACKED MOTOR HEAD. CAUSE OF INCIDENT: WEAR/CORROSION/RUST, LOCKS, AND STABILITY. *SCC *JB
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STEERING WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT ON A INTERMITTENT BASIS, DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND LOCATED A LEAK IN POWER STEERING PUMP, PUMP WAS REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
IN THE MENTIONED ACCIDENT, RICHARD MITCHELL WAS KILLED WHEN THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL CRUSHED HIM IN HIS SEAT, THE STEERING COLUMN DID NOT COLLAPSE. THE AIRBAGS DID DEPLOY, BUT IT THEY DID NOT SAVE HIS LIFE. WE HAVE MULTIPLE PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING.*AK
WAS TRAVELING 25-30MPH AND STEERING BROKE. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND HIT A DITCH. THEN, HIT AN IRON CATTLE FENCE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK
Other 2001 DODGE NEON Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
23 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
10 complaints
Air Bags
9 complaints
Electrical System
8 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
6 complaints
Structure
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
5 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint