10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Sep 282000

(reported on)

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Palm City, FL, USA

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problem #3

Jun 181998

Neon

  • miles
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.

- Norton, VA, USA

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problem #2

Jun 011998

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power steering becomes inoperative periodically without warning, causing steering to go hard, difficult to maintain control. Dealer has tightened steering belt, and replaced some steering components. Defect is still occurring.

- Madison, WI, USA

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problem #1

Feb 171997

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering belt failed.

- Chittenang, NY, USA

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