Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2005 Chrysler 300

Three problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 2005 Chrysler 300. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chrysler 300 based on all problems reported for the 2005 300.

1 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2008

Front right wheel makes loud banging sound. Started when the car had about 70,000 miles on it. Then came a horrible squeaking sound. This occurs constantly when driving and especially when turning the wheel. I replaced the lower control arm bushing in June. They were completley gone and made the wheels have a lot of play . The noise went away for about 3 months and is now back louder than ever.

2 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 05/17/2006

This is for a 2005 gem (global electric vehicle) e4 - failure of weld on bracket of the lower, passenger-side, rear control arm. Bracket was only welded on one side to the rear axel and failed. The other side bracket was welded correctly on two sides and confirmed with the manufacturer. Such a condition at "speed" could have proven to be extremely dangerous.

3 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2004

My Chrysler 300 has less than 3000 miles on it and I have been at the dealer three times for a front alignment problem, car pulls to the right. During first visit I was told alignment checks ok, they all pull to the right. During second visit dealer installed Chrysler bulletin (off set bolts) to correct left lead problem. Alignment improved but still pulls to right. During third visit dealer told me everthing checks ok nothing else can be done and the car pulls right or left because of the crown in the road (which is bull). I believe this to be a hazardous condition because constance pressure must be kept on the left side of the steering wheel to keep the car from drifting into the right freeway lanes. Chrysler should be directed to replace improperly manufactured/defective front end components.


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