The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
Steering
Dodge Daytona Steering problems by year
5 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge Daytona's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
Steering complaints by model year
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Latest Daytona steering complaints
Power steering on 1992 dodge 230 xplorer m.H. Van. Had van taken to hemet chrysler in hemet calif. And "they" determined that the steering gear box needed replacement. The service manager and service writer adamantly state there is absolutely nothing wrong with the vehicle after they stated they replaced the box....Yet....The steering is exactly the same as when I had the vehicle taken to them. I have since researched several sites with much information that chrysler has known for years that dodge cars (did...
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not mention my van) have had steering problems and those problems have caused many accidents and some deaths. The wandering and looseness and very slow to return continues plus an added problem noted when they returned the van, a screaming of the steering wheel. Checked the fluid and found it continuously leaks from day one of the vehicle returned to me. The vehicle was at their shop four times total. This dealership has adamantly refused to acknowledge the steering problem and denies the destruction of the roof assembly. I would like to know if your agency has any reports such as mine concerning the dodge steering problems and in particular the dealership of hemet chrysler in hemet california. I am seeking clear information relative to the steering of all chrysler/dodge products with emphasis on the vans used for motor homes in and since 1992, thank you. *Tr
The consumer's son was in an accident, and subsequently died along with two others, which was possibly due to a steering mechanism defect. The consumer requested information pertaining to the safety record of chrysler dodge daytona, specifically for the steering mechanism not operating properly or locking up while the vehicle was in motion. Scc *jb
When rear seat was occupied, tires would rub fenders. Tt
Need new rack and pinion and almost all of the steering column. Please explain. Tt
Steering column broke, tire blew out and went over a curve causing steering column to break. Tt
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