Table 1 shows six common steering related problems of the 1997 Dodge Neon. The number one most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering pump (two problems).
Power steering unit makes noise when starting or when making turns. Vehicle at dealer shop. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter. Read details...
Consumer says that only when driving under wet conditions that the power steering belt gets loose, causing problems with the power steering. Also, brake pedal gets hard and the steering will not retract when turning a corner. Dealer has been contacted. Read details...
Consumer has had three incidents concerning vehicle steering wheel. On the last incident consumer was driving on a two lane canyon road, approx 45 mph, before coming to an approaching turn,consumer applied brake to slow down to 35 mph; steering wheel became stuck and hard to turn; consumer barely Read details...