Six problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1999 Chrysler 300M. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The power windows have malfunctioned on every windon in the vehicle. The power window motors have been replaced 8 times. Each time they are under warranty, but warranty runs out soon. Regarding the front suspension. The car shimmies and the steering is loose (steering wheel shacks in your hands). Had front end alignment done but this did not fix the problem. Contemplating new tires but see others with similar problems and this did not correct the problem.
There were various symptoms which seem to have culminated in the crash on 6/29. The first time tires were rotated, one tire could only be "almost" balanced; I drove the car from chas. , SC to atlanta had a flat tire that turned out to be a defective rim not tire. Recently had tires rotated and alignment done. Car pulled to the right; took it back now car pulls to the left. Evening of 6/29 on I-26 east-bound experienced a complete loss of steering control. Car spun out and hit center retaining wall. No injuries other than seat-belt bruises. Waiting for estimate on damage - entire right side damaged.
Car shimmies and steering wheel constantly shakes between 30-80 km/h. Replaced all 4 tires which solved problems which came back 4 months later.
Vehicle experiencing an irregular rocking/vibration from front end while traveling from 18-72 mph. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer's shop on five occasions, and problem still occurring. Dealer says tire are bad.
Consumer has a Chrysler vehicle. 2 original front tires were replaced because they wobbled/vibrated & pulled to right. Every 3,000 miles outsides wore out, 7 had to be replaced. They all showed signs differently. Chrysler was aware of tires. Originals had premature balding & hydroplained. Size p225/55r17, dot#m600bmwr3400. Wear of tires could be related to a suspension problem, tires are goodyear eagle.
There is a severe shimmy in the front end of the vehicle and it pulls to the left, dealer has had several opportunities to correct the problem, however has not been able to, at times when making a turn it feels as though the wheel is actually sliding instead of turning, consumer feels the vehicle may have been in an accident prior to purchasing the vehicle even though he was told otherwise, consumer is requesting new tires if the vehicle can be fixed, the problem is causing them to wear, if the vehicle can not be fixed, consumer is requesting a new vehicle or a refund.