2008 Chrysler 300: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Mar 13, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 115,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving 65 MPH, a loud noise was heard coming from the engine. Also, the vehicle felt unbalanced while driving. The service engine and battery warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway, turned off the vehicle, inspected under the hood, and found nothing unusual. The noise persisted as the contact drove home. Upon attempting to drive home, the key was unable to unlock the driver side door. The contact had recently purchased the vehicle and the dealer did not give her a key fob. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that all four brake pads were worn and needed replacement, as well as the egr valve and gasket, front outer tie rods, and front upper control arms. The vehicle was repaired. The contact mentioned that all four tires were also replaced. The contact stated that an independent mechanic informed her that the dealer should reimburse her for the repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2016 · Suspension · 180,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300. While driving at low speeds, an abnormal sound emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front driver and passenger side upper ball joints were fractured. The front driver side ball joint was replaced; however, the front passenger side ball joint was not replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 104,000 miles · MA

This car is a lemon! I see other people's issues and I cannot believe this car hasn't been totally recalled and overhauled! Every month since I got it ( my first used car!).. It was at rental company for 1 1/2 years then I was the sucker that bought it! The tie rods go once a year and mechanics 'all talk who chrysler made them bad I guess" then the goodyear intregrity's hydroplane....the suspension sounds like beverly hillbillies...I was told that the noises I hear are not the shocks I had replaced but are now the actual front arm controls of my car that are rotting away...another thing is the engine "kicks in hard" when going into 2nd shift (automatic)..the horn is hard to press..the front tires rub, you can hear then when turning even though I am up to date on rotors and pads...let's see what else oh yes just paid $400 because the car started to overheat so when I was there getting that fixed I told them how my car has always had condensation on it in the winter..I can chisel off the ice particles on the inside! They said I needed a whole new housing of some sorts fixed so they did that..hum what else? Oh now the engine light is on and the car is chugging and jerking like I'm in a farmer's tractor! It's 10/2013 and I have 2 more years to go to pay...I have no more $$$ thanks chrysler..god bless america...2 more to pay on this..I should have stuck with honda or go toyota!

Filed Aug 17, 2012 · Suspension · 43,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler 300c. The contact stated that the vehicle made a squeaking noise while driving. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and found that the front driver side ball joint was defective. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for further inspection but was not repaired. The failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 45,920.

Filed Jun 28, 2012 · Steering · 55,000 miles · NC

Premature outer tie rod wear/failure please check the angle of the tie rod connection.