Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. Upon making a left or right turn, there was an abnormal noise, the steering wheel seized, and the contact had to apply force to turn the steering wheel each time the failure recurred. The dealer was notified of the failure several times, but was not able to replicate the failure and provide a permanent remedy. The vehicle was also included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v567000 (electrical system) and the part was not available for several months. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
2008 Chrysler 300: steering wheel locks up
7 of the 715 complaints about the 2008 Chrysler 300 describe steering wheel locks up.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 86,000
- recalls
- 0
Steering wheel locks up by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the key was coming out of position in the ignition and the steering wheel seized. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available and stated that the contact was number 701 on the waiting list. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the steering wheel seized. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags) however stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,157. Updated 11/23/15*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 2/3/2016 *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. When the vehicle was started, it failed to shift into drive and the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v567000 (electrical system) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the power steering seized and the traction control indicator illuminated. The failure recurred three or four times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact stated that her vehicle was unable to be remedied because parts were unavailable. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine and power steering seized. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 1/13/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle completely shut down while at a stop sign. It also shut down while pulled over in a turning lane. The consumer stated the vehicle would take 5 to 10 minutes to start. Each morning the vehicle would need to be jump started. Updated 06/3/2015
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2008 Chrysler 300 steering lock-up
Is steering wheel locks up a common problem on the 2008 Chrysler 300?
7 of 715 owner complaints about the 2008 Chrysler 300 (1%) mention steering wheel locks up. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Chrysler 300?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2008 Chrysler 300
Stalling 104Won't start 33Loss of power 19Engine failure 18No deployment 15Check engine light 15Key fob 14Hesitation 10Fire or smoke 6Airbag light 5Ball joint 5Knocking 5Overheating 5
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