2001 Dodge Neon Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 10%of 146 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Dodge Neon, 10% of the 146 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but they provided no assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #10115167, filed 2005-04, 62,000 miles“After starting the vehicle steering wheel came off. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Consumer stated daimler chrysler refused to take responsibility for manufacturing defect and refused to pay for damages.”
NHTSA complaint #10114917, filed 2005-03, 62,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10115238, filed 2005-03, 62,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10112444, filed 2005-03“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 complaint #10661558, filed 2014-12, 102,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017651Nov 2, 2005Revised power steering system bleeding procedures.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 4% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 14 | 10% |
| 2000 | 27 | 8% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 13 | 4% |
| 1997 | 15 | 4% |
| 1996 | 24 | 4% |
| 1995 | 124 | 13% |
| 1994 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge Neon
33 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Neon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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