This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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Steering wheel and column is extremely loose which has resulted in severe problems maneuvering vehicle. Problem becomes more pronounced when making a right or left turn, cause has not yet to be determined. No collisions or injuries have occurred due to the problem. Consumer was informed that there had been a recall regarding the Dodge minivans steering problems, however consumers vehicle did not fit recall because it was a full size van.
While make any turns consumer noticed a clicking noise from steering. Dealer has been notified. The dealer used a spray to fix the clicking noise in the steering column, but it did not solve the problem.
Unexpectedly the steering wheel locks up. Dealer has inspected and repaired the vehicle and the problem still exists. Failed part not available for three days because of high demand and cannot be kept in stock. Manufacturer has been notfied.
- Eculid, OH, USA
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Steering wheel binds and gear shift lever on column moves putting truck into neutral twice at hightway speeds, dealer tested and said that this needs to be replaced at a cost of 400 dollars I feel that a vechile should not have to have a streering colum replaced at 50000 miles
Steering in the vehicle gets extremely sloppy when driving and makes it hard to steer. The steering column has been replaced and the upper and lower control arms.
Steering wheel: While driving the steering wheel locks up and it becomes very hard to turn. It seems as if there is no power. Vehicle is in for repair in shop but they can't find the problem.
When applying brakes, vehicle pulls severely to right, according to dealer, calipers were sticking, replaced calibers/ rotors, problem has reoccurred; also, experiencing lot of play in steering column, can M ove shaft U/down, not a tilted steering wheel.
During vehicle operation at 5 mph, the brackets which hold the steering column disconnected, causing it to come apart. Consumer states the steering column fell in his lap and the bolts hit his feet.
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- Buffalo, NY, USA