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1995 Plymouth Neon Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR · data through 07/14/2026

32Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar complaints
6.7%Of all 481 complaints
#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering: steering wheel/handle bar ranks on this vehicle

Share of the 481 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1995 Plymouth Neon overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. PLEASE GIVE…”NHTSA complaint 814202 — filed 07/15/1997
“STEERING COLUMN SHIMMIED WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY; LOUD CLUNKING NOISE CAME FROM FRONT END; SPEED 45 MPH; DEALER CORRECTED PROBLEM. TT”NHTSA complaint 978642 — filed 02/02/1996
“STEERING COLUMN SHIMMIED WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY; LOUD CLUNKING NOISE CAME FROM FRONT END; SPEED 45 MPH; DEALER CORRECTED PROBLEM. TT”NHTSA complaint 978642 — filed 02/02/1996

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Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 1995 Plymouth Neon have steering: steering wheel/handle bar problems?

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 1995 Plymouth Neon: 32 of 481 complaints on file (6.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1995 Plymouth Neon have in total?

481 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 57 involved a crash, 29 involved a fire, 57 reported injuries, and 4 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering: steering wheel/handle bar category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.