Owner-reported complaints naming the steering system, filed with NHTSA
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Steering reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Dec 2, 2014
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
10%
of 146 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
4
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
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What this page shows
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2001 Dodge Neon submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 14 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming steering
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
EngineSteering
Filed Dec 2, 2014
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.
NHTSA ID
10661558
Incident
Oct 2, 2014
Mileage
102,000 mi
Exterior lightingSteering
Filed Jan 19, 2006
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
NHTSA ID
10148088
Incident
Jan 10, 2006
Mileage
57,000 mi
Steering
Filed Apr 6, 2005
WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL CAME OFF INTO THE OWNER'S HANDS. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALER FOR EVALUATION, HOWEVER THE CAUSE HAD NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER BUT THEY PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. *NM
NHTSA ID
10115167
Incident
Feb 12, 2005
Mileage
62,000 mi
Steering
Filed Apr 6, 2005
WHILE PARKING WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS.*AK MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED, BUT REFUSED TO ANY ASSISTANCE. *TT
NHTSA ID
10113459
Incident
Feb 15, 2005
Steering
Filed Mar 30, 2005
AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL CAME OFF. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATED DAIMLER CHRYSLER REFUSED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND REFUSED TO PAY FOR DAMAGES. *BF
NHTSA ID
10114917
Incident
Jan 10, 2005
Mileage
62,000 mi
ElectricalSteering
Filed Mar 16, 2005
WHEN THE CONSUMER PUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION STEERING WHEEL FELL OFF. VEHICLE WILL BE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK
NHTSA ID
10115238
Incident
Feb 8, 2005
Mileage
62,000 mi
Steering
Filed Mar 2, 2005
1) STARTED THE CAR IN PARKING LOT AND STEERING WHEEL BROKE OFF 2) COULD NOT DRIVE, STEERING WHEEL FELL. MY WIFE AND MY 2 YEAR DAUGHTER WERE IN THE CAR. LUCKILY NO ACCIDENT. ) TOWED THE CAR TO A DODGE DEALER. AT THIS TIME, DAIMLER-CHRYSLER IS EVALUATING WHAT TO DO WITH THE DEFECT (TO PAY OR NOT TO PAY). THEY HAVE FAILED TO PROVIDE PROPER SERVICE. IT HAS BEEN 3 WEEKS WITH NO SUPPORT ON A RENTAL NOR A DECISION TO REPAY THE DEFECT. HENCE, THE CAR IS STILL AT THE DEALER WHICH CAUSES A MAJOR INCONVENIENCE TO MY FAMILY. *AK
NHTSA ID
10112444
Incident
Feb 12, 2005
AirbagsBody & structureBrakes+8 more
Filed Jan 13, 2003
Crash reported1 injury reported3 deaths reported
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
NHTSA ID
10002120
Steering
Filed Sep 10, 2002
STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO STEER WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ID
8018342
Incident
Aug 21, 2002
Steering
Filed Jan 17, 2002
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
NHTSA ID
8002355
Incident
Jan 1, 2002
Steering
Filed Jan 16, 2002
Crash reported
WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH LOST CONTROL OF STEERING WHEEL WITHOUT WARNING WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION.*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
NHTSA ID
747764
Incident
Jun 14, 2001
AirbagsSteering
Filed Feb 15, 2001
Crash reported1 injury reported
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
NHTSA ID
880707
Incident
Jan 24, 2001
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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