Six problems related to steering have been reported for the 2015 Chrysler 300. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Chrysler 300 based on all problems reported for the 2015 300.
Possibly a failing axle shaft. Which after researching it is a common problem in this make & model.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the traction control warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while reversing or while making a turn. In addition, the failure had occurred several times, including once while driving in the rain. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000. The VIN was unavailable.
On Monday morning December 23rd approximately 4:15 am. On a rainy weather condition, I was driving on the 91 eastbound freeway going about 60 mph, I was on the 3rd middle lane, near green river road, all of a sudden my steering wheel felt as if it locked on me, my car started to veer to the left and I couldn't break or release the steering wheel, I knew I had lost control at this point, bracing myself, I hit the head on the center divider, I spun out of control ended by hitting the rail on the right shoulder, full impact. My bags did not deploy, I have a chest contusion as a result of me hitting the steering wheel full force and compression fracture on my thoracic vertebra number 7 as confirmed by the CT body scan/x-ray from the er. Please, someone needs to help me out here.
In the fourth year of lease, my 2015 Chrysler 300 began making a grinding sound when turning. The car has 25,948 miles on it, but the 3-year warranty period has ended . The dealer diagnosed the problem, reporting that the steering rack is causing the noise and needs to be replaced at a cost of $3,700. 00.
Tl the contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. While driving, the power steering stopped working, the anti-lock brake indicator illuminated, and the steering wheel turned on its own. Southfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (28100 telegraph rd, southfield, mi 48034, (248) 331-9937) stated that the anti-lock brake module caused the failures and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 300. While driving 50 mph, the steering wheel seized, the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.