Chrysler 300 steering lock-up problems

Filed Apr 6, 2025 · Steering · SC

The Steering Wheel Lock up on me while Driving on the interstate without any warning. I could have been kill. I panic.

Filed Jun 23, 2024 · Electrical, Steering · WV

Have been having power steering problems over the past few years. Started by displaying a shift to park message while driving, my car would then lose power and shut down completely and power steering would lock up. Have taken to dealerships and independent mechanics and was told it was the wiring harness which they repaired several times and the car continued to have the issue. Approximately 3 months ago I was driving 55mph on highway when suddenly without any warning, the power steering failed and locked up making it very difficult to turn the wheel to get the vehicle off the highway safely. The power steering locking up put myself, my passengers and other drivers at risk bc I had no control over the steering. When I got the vehicle off of the highway a message repeatedly coming on and off saying “service power steering “ and another message saying power steering assist off service system. I was able to get the vehicle home, however the steering was extremely difficult especially in turns which is a major safety concern increasing a risk of an accident. I have done a lot of research about this issue and have found that there are numerous others with the same issue and same make/model as my 2016 Chrysler 300 C. I took the vehicle to another independent mechanic and they told me they couldn’t figure out what is wrong with it. I made another appointment with another mechanic and when I attempted to drive it “manually” as I had to do when it initially started doing this, the electric power steering has now completely locked up and the wheel is not functional at all and power steering has completely failed. This is not only a huge inconvenience but a serious safety hazard and should be investigated by the manufacturer.

Filed Apr 8, 2024 · Brakes, Steering · 44,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler 300. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH on a curvy road, the steering wheel locked inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated he was unable to steer the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the brake pedal and hit a road sign. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an auto body repair shop. The contact sustained bruises and soreness on the right hand, but did not seek medical assistance. A police report was filed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 29, 2024 · Steering · AL

The steering alert when off, The steering locked up in mid drive on interstate on several occasions. We took to dealer and to Haigler Automotive and no one could find out why the power steering locked up. The code only reads communication error. We have paid $2000. For diagnostic and repairs that they thought was related but it still losing communication to the car. We have less than 88000 miles on auto. We have owned the auto for three years. We can not afford another auto and need an auto for doctor visits. This auto was purchased based on ability to get I. And out of auto based on disability.

Filed Sep 22, 2020 · Steering · 185,202 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chrysler 300. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel locked with the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have the vehicle inspected. The mechanic drove the vehicle and informed the contac that the steering wheel locked intermittently while depressing the brake pedal. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with power steering failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 185,202.

Filed Apr 13, 2019 · Electrical · 81,000 miles · CA

My car shuts off while driving. I wait for a minute or so and it turns back on after restart it.. Initially it was only doing this as I was coming off the freeway. Then again a few minutes later at the stop light. It progressed to turning off as I was driving at 65 miles on the freeway. This almost caused an accident. Luckily I was on the right lane and there were no cars directly behind me. Otherwise I would have been rear ended at the least. This is very dangerous and could have resulted in an accident. It also happened on the street while driving 30 MPH. The steering wheel locks up and the car turns off. In a stretch of five miles, it happened about 10 times. I took the car to the dealer and they cannot figure out what is wrong with it. It has been there since april 3 and the dealer still cannot figure out what is wrong with it. They thought it was the battery, then the spark plugs. They still have it and do not know what is wrong with it.

Filed Jan 30, 2019 · Steering · 75,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chrysler 300. While driving 50 MPH, the steering wheel seized, the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. *dt

Filed Oct 3, 2018 · Fuel system, Steering · 49,000 miles · NC · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chrysler 300. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While making a left turn, the steering wheel seized and the driver crashed into a vehicle. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. While driving 65 MPH, the power steering seized again without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the technician noticed that the electric fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was later towed to keffer chrysler jeep dodge ram (8214 e independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28227, (704) 532-1050), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

Filed May 16, 2018 · Airbags, Body · 30,000 miles · MS · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chrysler 300. While driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized, which resulted in a front end collision. The contact stated that the power steering and air bag indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The front end on the driver's side was damaged, but the vehicle was not destroyed. The contact sustained injuries to the right knee, chest, and lower back. The contact's wife struck her head on the passenger side window and sustained a back injury. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed at the time. The dealer was not contacted. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there were no recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 265,000 miles · TX

A week ago I was driving and my car stalled out and dash lights came on and the steering wheel locked up and all I could do was to let it come to a stop after trying to steer it failed. Car would not start at all, it only made a slight noise when trying to turn the ignition switch, but went totally dead. Had it towed home and checked out by a mechanic. Was told that my spark plugs were burned out and the oil pump failed, thenhad spark plugs replaced, thats when it started and stopped for good. That's when I was told about the oil pump and he tried turning the front part of the motor it would not turn, he then told me I need a motor. I've taken good care of my car and have proof. I've seen many complaints about this happening to the chrysler 300's. I'm lucky that I didn't get hurt or in a bad wreck. Is chrysler going to help their customers with this problem or wait till someone is seriously injured or killed. I'm just on social security and can't afford to have it repaired or replaced. I bought this car brand new, now I'm stranded and can't afford to buy a car. They need to help their customers. I was driving the car and was about to get onto the freeway. I also been having coolant leaking and car ran hot several times, couldn't find where the coolant leak was, had to check every other day and add more coolant. No coolant was on the ground under the car. Became hard to start and had me stranded on the side of the road and freeway several times and had to wait for it to cool off before checking and adding more coolant, and waited awhile longer before starting it to drive home. Chr chrysler need to buy this car back. It's been taken care of, looks new, has no dents and no rust, inside is clean, no damage, only little wear. I'm the only owner.