# 2003 DODGE NEON — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `640332` · 2007-09-27 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** NEON
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 91,153
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE NEON.  THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF.  AS OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE.  THE CONTACT'S SON INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE MEDIA SWITCH CAUSED THE FAILURE.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 91,153.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*