My steering column has locked on me three times after stopping my car. When I would reenter, it would not start but my steering column would turn. The dealership, each time, said my steering column was locked because I needed a body control module, then a new battery, and the 3rd time I had a bad steering column. However, it was never a recall. I saw several complaints of this online, though no one has been killed as a result of it. The catch is that it has caused me and others lots of money (over $1400) each time this problem occurs. It has never stopped while I as driving (always stationary), but it does make me nervous that it might or simply that I may get stranded again with tow and repair costs.

- Cordova, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated that when the driver stopped the vehicle and turned the steering wheel to the left smoke was underneath the vehicle. The steering wheel locked when the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the steering pump was replaced and a new steering fitting kit was installed. The contact was also informed that the smoke was a result of the steering fluid spraying onto the exhaust system. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but refused to share any case information with the contact. The failure mileage was 56,000.

- Ehrichsville, OH, USA