2001 Dodge Neon steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 15 complaints for the 2001 Dodge Neon, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 8% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 5
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 6 injuries, 5 deaths.
What owners wrote
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.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Neon
- Air bags 33 complaints
- Electrical system 25 complaints
- Brakes 24 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints