Steering Tie Rod Assembly Problems of Dodge Neon

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Neon. The contact was driving in reverse approximately 4 mph when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal cracking noise and the steering wheel became very stiff and difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the frame was severely rusted and the tie rod was fractured. The tie rod was replaced. The failure and current mileage was 68,600. Updated 05/02/11 updated 05/11/11.

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- the contact owns a 2000 Dodge Neon. While turning left into a parking lot the vehicle abruptly stopped. The front driver's side tie rod failed, causing that tire to lean. The travel speed was approximately 5 mph. The vehicle was towed away. The dealer replaced both tie rod ends. The current and failure mileage were both 90,898. The contact has the repair order.

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While pulling out of a parking space front tie rods broke. As a result, driver's side tire twisted inward.

Right front tie rod broken. 2000 Dodge Neon, 62,000 miles. No prior damage to the front end.

Had stopped at a stop sign,was proceding thru intersection when there was a loud "bang"and it felt as if something had fallen off the car. Stopped vehicle and gave it an exterior inspection that found 1 tire pointing in the the expected direction and the driver's side tire pointing off in a different direction. Had car towed to dealership who advised both tie-rods are broke and need to be replaced. This is a 2000 Dodge Neon with about 51,500 miles on it. Over the phone the service person advised this is not normal wear&tear and that these parts could not be greased. I had a Honda with over 250,000 miles on it and the tie rods never broke and my husband has a chevy truck with over 148,000 miles and his tie-rods are fine. The service person advised that we would be responsible for the bill to repair this. Service dept. Was advised that we wanted the old parts saved and they agreed.