2011 Chrysler 300: loss of power steering

5 of the 200 complaints about the 2011 Chrysler 300 describe loss of power steering.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 52,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Loss of power steering by model year

2016
3
2015
2
2014
4
2013
3
2012
7
2011
5
2010
2
2009
2
2008
1
2007
1
2006
12
2005
6

What owners say

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 52,000 miles · HI

Driving 40 MPH when battery light illuminated and a burning smell coming from car, I immediately opened the door and began to veer off the road. All the lights illuminated on the dash, the radio shut off, gauges stopped working, power steering stopped, brakes were not functioning, wipers came on and car came to a complete stall and began to vibrate. All doors locked and windows were not functioning. The car was completely dead and I almost got trapped in it. Took it to the dealer and they said it was a bad alternator which ruined my battery. Was charged nearly $1,000.00.

Filed Sep 12, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 69,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 300. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the collision, ABS, and traction warning indicators illuminated. Additionally, the power steering failed and the wipers activated independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 10/31/14*lj updated 4/28/2015

Filed Jul 16, 2014 · Electrical · 48,500 miles · IL

First noticed a "whining" noise when idling that increased as I accelerated. I had a burning smell, not sure how it was related. Next sign of trouble was "battery saver mode" message on electronic display. Soon after, reverse camera stopped working, the radio turned off by itself, rear defroster and other electrical components didn't work. Last sign was traction control & ABS lights flashed on and off randomly. Right as I pulled into the dealership, car completely lost power (no steering, wipers came on, all lights on dash flashed and headlights were flashing). 2 dealerships told me they haven't heard of this but online searches seemed to indicate a problem with alternator and battery.

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Electrical · 53,800 miles · VA · crash

My radio shut off while I was driving and then the battery saver mode came on the dashboard. I called the dealer while I was driving. They said they never heard of that issue and bring it next day to be checked. While I attempting to turn my car lost all power and locked up in the intersection. I had no steering and every light turned on in the dashboard. I was then stuck in the middle of an intersection on an 8 lane highway. A separate accident was caused by this because I couldn't even get the flashers to work. Luckily the dealer was right up the street and they were able to push it out of the intersection and get it to the dealership. I was called the next day and told the alternator was bad and it would cost $800 to replace it. How does this happen on a newer car and obviously this is a problem based on what I have read about others exact same experience.

Filed Jun 6, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 21,843 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a loss of power steering as the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was being diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 21,843.