Steering Problems of Chrysler 300M

I was stopped & just put it into drive from park & the car just took off. I put my foot on the brake but it didn't stop right away. The car is totaled. The vehicle did property damage.

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Since I got my 2000 Chrysler 300m, everytime I go over speed bumps it shakes and pops. I also noticed everytime I make a turn it gives a loud popping noise. Everytime im going 25-35 mph it feels like my front tires are loose and shaky. Seems like its only getting worse.

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Backing out of a parking stall I heard something pop then I couldn't turn left or right I could only go up or back so I was stuck in the middle of the parking lot had t o get towed steering wheel just kept turning.

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The car tried to vier off the road in both directions, when I corrected in one direction it went in the other.

The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler 300m. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle began to pull to the left without intent. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in motion and would also pull to the right sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the contact that the power steering rack would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Chrysler 300m. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the inner tire rod bolts sheared off, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact, who was a certified mechanic, repaired the vehicle with a grade a bolt. The failure occurred on an additional bolt six months later. The manufacturer was notified of the issue but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000 and the current mileage was 172,000. Kmj.

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2000 Chrysler 300m.

While driving, I experienced violent shaking which didn't correct until I reduced my speed to about 50mph. The issue persisted whenever I drove the highway, no matter the condition of the road over a week's time.

Loose steering felt suddenly, lost complete control of vehicle, vehicle veered to the left very sharply into two lanes for oncoming traffic, luckily no traffic was immediately oncoming.

Chrysler 300m 2001, on 7/9/09 -car was seen and inspected for any trouble at a certified Chrysler dealership. Original estimate was $200, total work cost $1,871. Car released to us and we were told it was in perfect running condition. On 7/31/09 total loss of steering causing the car to turn and run up on sidewalk even though driver was attempting to turn opposite direction. Had vehicle towed and inspected by independent repair shop. Steering rod bolt had snapped causing loss of steering in both wheels. Estimated repair cost at $1,675. Chrysler dealer claims to have no knowledge of any problem concerning the steering on any 300m Chrysler.

While attempting to make a right turn into a shopping mall the power steering on my 1999 Chrysler 300m went out. (note: this is the first time this had happened) I had to use most of my strength to complete the turn. I pulled into a nearby parking space with the same difficulty and ran my errand. When I re-entered the car the steering was back to normal until I got to my house about 5 minutes later when the power steering again went out. I left the car parked until the next morning. I drove to a dealership about 20 miles away and then later back home when the dealer could not find any problem. I did not experience any issue with the power steering either on the way to or from the dealership nor has it occurred since then. I am reporting this because of my concern that this may be a precursor to a dangerous situation. I have read about the many steering related problems with my type of vehicle and felt it was important for the safety of others to pass this information on.

I was stopped at a city intersection waiting to make a left turn. When traffic cleared, I attempted to make the left turn. I heard a clunk and the wheels did not turn. The steering wheel turned, but the tire wheels did not! I had no function except forward or reverse, so I was forced to drive into the curb in an attempt to get out of the way of oncoming traffic. I was not able to get safely off the roadway and my car blocked an entire lane of rush hour traffic which put me in a very dangerous situation. The police were called and a tow truck had to lift the car to move it out of the roadway. I was petrified. The car was towed as instructed by the police officer and is currently with the repair shop pending availability of a steering rack kit. The bolt to the rack was severed! there was no warning prior to this incident. Although I was not injured thanks to the slow speed I was traveling I am very concerned about others that may have this same experience when traveling at a higher speed and making a turn or exiting a highway off ramp. This is clearly a mechanical safety hazard and appears to be faulty workmanship in the automobile. My car is maintained regularly and I have never been advised by Chrysler to replace the steering rack. I have contacted the Chrysler customer assistance center (reference # 18030539), but they are of no assistance concerning this incident. Im shocked that there has not been a recall as research shows this is a recorded known deficiency in the workmanship.

Noise in front end, when turning steering wheel would catch and not return to normal position, steering wheel would not re-align properly.

It is seemingly impossible to align a 1999 Chrysler 300m, and this has been quite an alarming recent experience for me, having just bought a used one and having changed a lot of front-end suspension parts before aligning and re-aligning. I feel so horrible for the people who bought and continue to buy these 300 cars today. In comparison to my other cars, (a 1993 pontiac firebird and even an older Chrysler product, a 1986 daytona) which can be easily aligned if all the right parts are in and work well, the 300m simply cannot be aligned it seems, no matter what parts are changed. What a shame for America manufacturing! shame!.

This past weekend after taking a day trip to va I discovered a leak under the front hood. It smelled and looked like oil. The previous Monday I had my oil changed at the local Chrysler dealer and thought that maybe something may be wrong with the filter. On Monday the 31st of Mar I talked to the service mgr and he told me to bring it in. He looked under the hood and under the engine and found that it was a power steering leak not an oil leak. He stated that this is a common problem with the 300m. I stated that this seems to be mfg'ing problem. He stated it didn't happen to all of them so that is why it was not a recall or service bulletin. I disagree with his statement. I had extended warranty to they fixed it and it cost me $100. 00 deductible. I feel this is not something I should have paid for. According to this dealer this is a problem with the 300m and it should be identified as a recall or at least a service bulletin.

When the consumer attempted to turn the steering wheel, it was difficult to turn. The consumer stated the steering wheel became stuck when he attempted to make a turn. Ph.

The steering system completely failed.

Consumer was traveling about 25mph and vehicle started steering by itself to the left. Vehicle was actually doing 360's in one direction. Car finally stopped. Dealer said that the steering reservoir was busted form impact. Consumer said there ws no impact, only a scrape on the driver on front fender & small dent.

Pulling out of a trail station and all of a sudden went to pull the steering wheel and it wouldn't turn left or right. Made three attempts. Contacted the dealer and manufacturer. Had vehicle towed to the dealer.

Streering in the Chrysler 300m has been a problem from day one. It has 56,000 miles and the steering has 3 to 4 inches of play in it. I've had this in the dealer to fix the steering problem at least 6 times. It now seems that to fix the problem it will cost $1,500. This problem is serious and affects the operation of the vehicle.

Shakes & shimmies; wobbles & bobbles. Steering somewhat unpredictable. Goodyear tires rebalanced 5 times, and 2 front end alignments by dealer. Replaced all 4 tires at 12k. Still shimmies/bumps/vibrates. Installed third set of tires (michelin) at 25k. At 26k after 2 front end alignments, 6 tire rebalances, and 3rd set of tires, vehicle continues to shake and wobble and steering seems a little bit dangerous.

When making u-turn steering will not return to center position. Dealer cannot determine cause.