Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems of the 2002 Chrysler 300M

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Chrysler 300m. The contact stated while 55 mph suddenly the contact lost control the steering. The contact stated crashed on the highway guard rail. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was not inquired. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic. The mechanic stated the lock nut of the right tie rod had loosened. The contact stated that a pin would need to be placed as preventative measure in the event this would have happen again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 194,000. Az.

I, like many other, have a dangerous problem with my 2002 Chrysler 300m steering. I am told the inner tie rod bushing is bad and after doing some internet research I guess I am not alone.

My 2000 Chrysler 300m with aprox 83,000 miles, began to experience a loose feel to the steering, clunks upon turning, suspension rattle over bumps. Odd front tire tread wear pattern. Took to shop for alignment and inspection. Shop informed me that car was unalignable due to impending failure of inner tie rod bushing. Small tire and alignment shop was unwilling to do the repair to to complexity. To to my main mechanic who confirmed the problem, and altough he wouldn't have the part for a day cautioned aganst driving any further do to its near failure which if happened while driving could result in total steering failure. Repaired at a cost of $665. Mostly labor.