Dodge Neon owners have reported 7 problems related to power steering pump (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Neon based on all problems reported for the Neon.
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.
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Steering became hard while driving at 45 mph. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer that power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.
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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.
Power steering reservoir: fluid is too small, power steering fluid has to be checked every 7,000 miles. T dealer has been contacted.
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.
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Power steering pump failed. Mjs.
When driving over a puddle or when driving in the rain power steering belt gets wet, causing steering to become difficult which caused driver to almost hit a pedestrian. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has replaced belts and has tightened them. However, problem returns whenever it rains. Manufacturer has provided dealer with instruction to tighten belts, and check the torque every three thousand miles.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
| Steering Knuckle Spindle problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Steering Rack And Pinion problems | |
| Steering Linkages problems | |
| Steering Noise problems |